The 1959 model year was a big one for DeSoto. The company had a huge celebration to recognize its 30-year association with Chrysler. Though more than 46,000 DeSotos were built in 1959, that was fewer than in 1958 (a… more»
Sportsroof Roller: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500
The mid-size Ford Fairlane was upstaged in 1968 when the Torino model arrived with a higher level of trim and a greater selection of options. After more than 15 years on the Ford payroll, the Fairlane nameplate disappeared after… more»
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Parting Out Party? 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
The seller is/was parting out this 1964 Ford Falcon 2-door hardtop. But does not mention whether it’s the V8-powered Sprint model, which seems likely. The Sprint brought V8 power to the Falcon, and it was offered for three years… more»
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Quiet Ride Survivor? 1967 Ford LTD
In 1965, Ford rolled out the LTD as an upscale version of the Galaxie 500. The advertising claimed the new car rode quieter than a Rolls-Royce. The concept was a huge success, prompting Chevrolet to bring out the Caprice… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1971 Chrysler New Yorker 440
The New Yorker has always been a swanky car. Its beginnings in 1938 as a sub model of the Imperial – Chrysler’s top-tier luxury offering – lasted only a couple of years before it emerged as a standalone brand… more»
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18k Documented Miles: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
My Barn Finds colleague, Russ Glantz, has been patrolling the web, and his efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. He spotted this 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, a survivor with a documented 18,000 miles. But it’s not just a low-mileage classic; its first… more»
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Original Paint: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
In earlier articles, I discussed whether the featured classic should be preserved or restored, and that question applies to this 1966 Chevrolet Nova. It features its numbers-matching 283ci V8 and wears its original paint. It presents well as a… more»
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$35K Already Invested: 1963 Corvair Spyder
It’s not every day you stumble across a classic drop-top that has already taken home a trophy from a judged car show, and this unique project is ready for its next chapter. Offered at an asking price of $12,000,… more»
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Rare Microcar: 1959 Piaggio Vespa 400
When people think of post-war Italian Microcars, the Fiat 500 often comes to mind first. However, Piaggio produced the Vespa 400 from 1957 to 1951, but political pressure meant that, although the company and design were Italian, the Vespa… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 440
The Dodge Charger’s best sales year was not 1968, as most people might think (92,590 units). Instead, it was midway through the third generation in 1973 (119,318). Something in the minor restyling must have struck a positive chord, because… more»
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Luxury Muscle Car: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
UPDATE: 10/19/2026: You don’t often get an alternative purchase option when searching for a classic, but that is the case with this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am. It remains listed on Craigslist, as mentioned below, and the price is unchanged…. more»
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Lazy Boy Comfort: 1985 Oldsmobile 98 Brougham
Generally, most of what we cover here on BF are old cars, but what defines an “old” ride? At first blush, I have a tough time classifying a 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham as an “old” car. But wait… more»
One Year Only: 1956 DeSoto Firedome Seville
Though Cadillac would get a lot of mileage out of the Seville name, Chrysler used it in 1956 as an upscale version of the DeSoto Firedome, and it came with a Hemi V8. The “Forward Look” Chryslers were in… more»
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35k-Mile One Owner: 1982 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevrolet Chevette replaced the Vega on the company’s subcompact roster in 1976 (though the Vega would continue through 1977). By comparison, the Chevette was boring compared to the Vega, which had become controversial because of premature rust and… more»
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1 of 669: 1964 Rambler Classic 770
In 1963, American Motors impressed the powers-that-be at Motor Trend so much that they named the all-new Rambler Classics and Ambassadors “Car of the Year.” The overall execution improved significantly over the 1962 models, including the use of curved side glass…. more»
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Inexpensive Project: 1957 LaDawri Conquest
It’s hard to believe that under this swoopy Fiberglass body lies a humble Henry J chassis, but that’s how LaDawri sold kits in the late 1950s. This particular project is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for only… more»
