While DeSoto’s cars were all-new in 1941, the threat of global war was already signaling material shortages that would become a reality in 1942. One of the many models that DeSoto built before WW2 that consumed the assembly lines… more»
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54K Miles? 1967 Buick Riviera GS
Even today, anyone who buys a 1960s Buick Riviera has a dollop of extroversion in their makeup. Otherwise, why not just buy an Electra 225? After all, the Electra was marginally more practical, had more trunk space, and it… more»
Factory 4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Demon 318 V8
Plymouth introduced a very popular car in 1970, the Duster. It was a fastback version of the Valiant, designed to appeal to younger buyers. The ploy worked, the car sold well, and Dodge quickly wanted a version of their… more»
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Owned Since ’69: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Convertible
Seeing cars that have been with the same owner since new is a rare occurrence when the car’s birth date is from the 1960s, but it does still happen. This 1968 Jaguar E-Type is apparently being offered for the… more»
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Barn Find Eddie Bauer: 1995 Ford Bronco
Many enthusiasts dig rare colors, or at least ones that don’t get picked often. When we think of the Eddie Bauer edition trucks offered by Ford, we often picture the iconic combination of green and tan, or black and… more»
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S4 Project Car: 1987 Porsche 928
When a model undergoes a significant refresh, there’s typically major press coverage at the time and a marketing blitz by the manufacturer. Years later, however, those updates can get washed over and forgotten about. The Porsche 928 was the… more»
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Turbocharged! 1977 Ford Pinto Runabout
American car makers’ race to downsize took on new urgency in the 1970s, as the rebellion against large cars put more small imports into US garages than ever before. “Compacts” like the Falcon and the Corvair were barely smaller… more»
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350-Equipped: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
Classics occasionally appear on our desks at Barn Finds, where it is seemingly impossible to identify a single strongest attribute. Such is the case with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala. Its stunning paint is an excellent starting point, and the… more»
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Fresh 428: 1973 Ford F-350 Super Camper Special
This 1973 Ford F-350 Super Camper Special could almost be the perfect classic Pickup. It presents superbly following a body-off refurbishment. Its interior is plush and well-equipped, but the professionally built 428ci V8 under the hood could be the… more»
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Ran When Parked: One Owner 1969 Buick Riviera
The Riviera entered the personal luxury car scene in 1963 as a Buick. Using GM’s E-body platform, the Oldsmobile Toronado (1966) and the Cadillac Eldorado (1967) would later join it. Unlike the other two cars, the Riviera employed rear-wheel… more»
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40k-Miles: 1968 Plymouth GTX EFI 440 V8
The GTX arrived in 1967 as a premium muscle car offered by Plymouth. It would be joined the following year by the more budget-conscious Road Runner. With Chrysler’s B-bodies redesigned in 1968, the GTX enjoyed a 50% bump in… more»
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Hubba Hubba V8! 1980 MG MGB
We’re all familiar with MG’s very popular Model B (’62-’80) roadster; over half a million, in all of its variations, were produced during its nineteen model-year run. One of the erstwhile two-seaters’ drawbacks was its 1.8-liter four-cylinder prime mover… more»
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Same Family 40 Years: 1963 Lancia Flavia
There is a bevy of cars for sale at any given time that look absolutely deserving of our love. Long-term ownership, gentle patina, West Coast residency – this 1963 Lancia Fulvia has a lot going for it. It has… more»
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Fins Begone! 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport Series
To capitalize on the image of the 300 Letter Series, Chrysler introduced the 300 Sport Series in 1962. Less powerful and using a bench seat instead of buckets, the Sport Series opened the 300 brand up to a wider… more»
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Future Hippie Van? 1972 Ford Econoline
The E-Series was Ford’s van version of the popular F-Series pickup trucks. And it was in production across four generations from 1961 to 2014. Initially a Falcon-based COE (cab over engine), the second generation (1968 to 1974) pushed the… more»
Engine Swap: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was in its last year in 1974. And it’s one of the few “pony car” nameplates that haven’t made a comeback (Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and Dodge Challenger all have). Though the seller’s car advertises itself… more»
