America is enormous. From my home in Michigan to Chandler, Oklahoma, where Barn Finds reader Tony Primo found this dusty 1957 Volvo on craigslist, is over 1,000 miles. The seller offers little information about its overall condition, aside from the fact… more»
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44k Miles: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
If you don’t need to tote around more than one extra person (who packs light), I’ve long believed that a ’70s Firebird is one of the most practical collector cars. They drive and handle like a much newer car,… more»
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Well-Sorted 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Two-Door Sedan
I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that 1959 was the year in which American automotive design once-and-for-all reached its outer limits. Rocket shapes and motifs, fins as tall as the roof, grilles as intricate as an IKEA… more»
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The Best of Both Worlds? 1970 Winnebago D-22
The other night over dinner, my lovely bride and I were discussing a potential future conundrum. If fate (and/or free will) allows us a life of unlimited leisure in retirement, we’d like to roam the country in a recreational… more»
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Hemi-Powered 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
The other day, somebody asked me if I watched televised auctions such as Mecum and Barrett-Jackson, and after contemplating the question for a couple seconds, I had to reply that I didn’t anymore. It’s been a while, and the… more»
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1 of 1? No Reserve 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
Almost any car is one of one if you break things down far enough, but that’s a cynical way to view this truly uncommon 1973 Mustang Convertible. With 11,853 sold, the ’73 ragtop was actually quite successful as the… more»
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Save The Date: 1969 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible
With the month of May comes the start of wedding season, and many of us are soon to discover that “Save the Date” cards are populating our assorted mailboxes. On the other hand, it’s rare to mark the calendar… more»
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Somewhere East of Laramie: 1959 Buick Electra Hardtop
Give it to Ned Jordan; with his famous “Somewhere West of Laramie” ad for the sporty Jordan Playboy, he put the mythical romance of the American West on wheels and we car fanatics were the better for it. Another… more»
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Solid Original Project: 1977 Jeep CJ-5
Thankfully, there are many niches in the car world that enrich my life in ways that wouldn’t have been possible even 20 years ago; for example, there are patient souls who digitize and upload car commercials from our motoring… more»
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Vice Grip Garage 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
Say what you will about the proliferation of electronic gadgetry and its effects on the welfare of mankind, we are living in a golden age of automotive entertainment. I couldn’t care less about what’s streaming on Netflix or Hulu… more»
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One-Family-Owned 1965 Ford Thunderbird
There is no justice in this world if this 1965 Thunderbird isn’t sold today. Friend of Barn Finds T.J. spotted this recent posting on craigslist in Vancouver, Washington, for an obscenely fair price of $14,500. A restored, rust-free classic… more»
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Solid Project: 1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 Convertible
Years ago, I saw a solid ’70 LeSabre Convertible parked on the side of the road with a “For Sale” sign in the window. The interior was a disaster and it had no top, but with an asking price… more»
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Pick Your Engine: 1970 Saab 96
Dedicated fans of Sweden’s quirky compact are certainly raising a quizzical eyebrow at my title, because this clearly does not look like a ’70 model. Well, it is. The seller has outfitted it with the trim from a ’67… more»
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35,941 Miles? 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Vista
Is this the ultimate in Pontiac opulence from one of the greatest years (in cars) of the 20th century? Yes, it’s the big Bonneville Vista four-door hardtop, all 221.7 inches of it, seven longer than the base Catalina your… more»
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Rust-Free 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
Two days. On the weekend, it goes by in an instant; on weekdays, not so much. But it’s an eternity for a craigslist ad to be posted when the subject matter seems like such an obvious bargain. Of course,… more»
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BF Auction: Cummins Powered 1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4×4
Mechanical rivalries are endlessly fascinating: Ford vs. Chevy, Polaris vs. Ski-Doo, Cummins vs. Power Stroke (or Duramax). Whether you refuse to take a side or are willing to buy the camo hat and bumper stickers, these friendly disagreements are… more»
