The Willys-Overland Jeepster definitely goes under the “Quirky Misfire” category. I remember the first one I saw as a kid back in the early ’60s. The front end looked like a Jeep, but the rest of it, a 2-door,… more»
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V8 Bargain Beauty! 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX
Shiny and apparently well-kept, this 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX may be the bargain of the week with its asking price of $2400. Despite covering over 180,000 miles, it shows well inside and out and the seller says, “everything works.”… more»
6k Original Miles: 1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
Rarity and low-mileage claims can be a slippery slope if the seller doesn’t provide supporting evidence. Such is the case with this 1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible. The seller indicates that the odometer reading of 6,500 miles is genuine… more»
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No Reserve 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 593 Original Miles!
We’ve seen a few desirable classics at Barn Finds where an owner has purchased the vehicle, and circumstances have resulted in it being stored for years with only a few miles on the clock. Such is the case with… more»
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One Family Owned: 1966 Ford Mustang 289
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family since leaving the lot sixty years ago is a tough call, but it is one made by the owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang. It is… more»
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Cruise Ready! 1963 Buick Special Convertible
Through most of the 1950s, the Special was Buick’s entry-level full-size automobile. The name was temporarily mothballed in 1959 only to return in 1961 as the GM division’s new “senior” compact (along with the Pontiac Tempest and Oldsmobile F85)…. more»
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Parked Since ’06: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’m sure that virtually every enthusiast dreams of the day when they open the door of a shed or barn to discover a desirable classic sitting in the darkness, awaiting the moment when someone releases it from captivity. Such… more»
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Loads of Mods: One Family 1973 Checker Marathon
During the 1970s and 1980s, it was almost impossible not to see a Checker Taxi running around in major metropolitan cities. But also during this period, a consumer-oriented version, the A-12 (or Marathon), was also available. But you had… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 BMW 2002
BMW’s 2002 redefined the sedan. It wasn’t the fastest or the best-handling of its ilk. It’s not beautiful, nor was it cheap. But it had shades of all these attributes in a blend that somehow made it more than… more»
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4-Door Safari! 1957 Pontiac Transcontinental
Chevrolet and Pontiac both fielded “sport wagons” from 1955 to 1957. The monikers were Bel Air Nomad and Star Chief Custom Safari. They had two doors and used a custom body from the cowl back. Pontiac was the only… more»
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488 HP Sleeper! 1973 Plymouth Scamp
Plymouth and Dodge borrowed alternative versions of their respective compact cars in 1971. While Dodge gained the Demon (a fastback based on the Plymouth Valiant Duster), Plymouth obtained the Scamp (which was a 2-door hardtop like the Dodge Dart… more»
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1964 Dodge D100 Town Wagon 318 V8 4-Speed
UPDATE – This 1964 Dodge D100 Town Wagon is listed for sale again after it was featured back in June. The seller is motivated to make room in his shop, which is why it’s for sale. It’s posted here… more»
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Four-Stroke Survivor: 1977 Yamaha XS360-2D
This 360 is a kick-start model only, which is a deal-killer for a lot of riders, especially if they have a prosthetic right leg as the seller does. That’s reportedly why this one is for sale; they can’t start… more»
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Rebuilt 400 V8: 1972 Chevrolet Impala Shed Find
The Chevrolet Impala was one of the most popular automobiles of the 1960s and 1970s. More than one million of them were sold in 1965 alone (the peak). The fifth generation arrived in 1971, and the cars would become… more»
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Bubble Car Duo: Pair of 1957 BMW Isettas
In the early 1950s, a microcar was developed in Italy called the Isetta. Its egg-like shape earned it the nickname of “Bubble Car,” and it had a single door that opened in the front. They were licensed for manufacture… more»
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Three Row Luxury Wagon: 1976 Buick Estate
For those not old enough to remember the OPEC oil crisis of late 1973 and its future effects on the auto industry, the Buick Estate is a notable example of how seriously this event crippled the sales of some… more»
