From time to time, super-original GM station wagons, and Fords, too—pass through the Barn Finds universe. I’m always tempted to make a bid on them, because I, too, grew up in a station wagon. But maybe It would be… more»
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Front Wheel Drive Find: 1968 Olds Toronado 455
My feeling has always been that big 1960s American cars have no business being front-wheel drive. Why would they need to be when their corporate siblings pushed their power out from the wheels at the back of the car?… more»
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True Barn Find: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Here’s a real-deal barn find for y’all! That’s what we have in the 1956 Ford Thunderbird seen here on craigslist for an asking price of $13,500. Not bad, though we have to do that math on a resto for… more»
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Affordable Fun: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE
Ever thought about getting a tiny sports car to tootle around in for summer? See yourself as more a fixed-roof person than a convertible lover? Want that to be rear-engined but decidedly against the idea of a Corvair? Pontiac… more»
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An Opportunity? Yes, If It’s Original: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The early T-Birds have never taken off in value, which might explain why this 1956 sits at a relatively low $17,200 here on ebay with a few days to go in the auction. Or maybe people are just pacing… more»
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What Don’t You Know?: 1976 Porsche 914
“You don’t know what you don’t know.” Kind of circular, but a saying that rings true, and never more than in the case of this 1976 Porsche 914. Chuck Foster brings us this tip on a car located in… more»
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Charming Bargain: 1964 Ford Falcon Coupe
The ad here on craigslist says “always stored in a garage,” which makes you wonder: How many people have driven past this car, unbeknownst to them, over the years? Mitchell G. is the super sleuth who found us the… more»
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Stylish Four-Door: 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom
Still holding onto the notion that a four-door is a less-desirable car to collect than a similar two-door model? Me, too, but I’m going to have to admit that Mitchell G, tipster on this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom, has… more»
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A-Code Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2
Want a Mustang Fastback of 1965 vintage to start on as a project? This model, listed here on ebay, should get you going. It’s sitting at just shy of $17,000 with the reserve not met and the auction scheduled… more»
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“He Shot Its Eye Out!” 1970 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Station Wagon
When your bidding is going up by five-dollar increments, you might be into a car that’s going to be a lot of work to restore. Such is the case, it would appear, with this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass station wagon,… more»
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Griswold Family Truckster: 1969 Ford Station Wagon
Here’s a car that’s as funny in real life as in the movie in which its likeness appeared. This 1969 Ford Country Sedan has been converted into a Griswold Family Truckster and is listed here on craigslist. It’ll get… more»
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Luxury Described in Detail: 1970 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Clean on top, under the hood, and inside. That’s this 1970 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. It’s available on ebay for a current bid in the $13K region with no indication of a reserve and a handful of days left in… more»
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Prance on Over: Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole
Four days from now, you could be living the Ferrari dream, if you go high enough on this 1984 Ferrari 308 GTS. It’s listed on ebay, with a current bid price of about $40 grand, and no reserve. That… more»
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Ripe for Restoration: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
An early Mustang fastback is a beautiful thing, or in the case of this particular unit, it perhaps will be someday. This 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 is available on ebay, with a current bid under reserve at just short… more»
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Luxe for Few Bucks: 1973 Chevy Caprice
I’ve made no secret of my love for big Chevys like the 1973 Caprice two-door offered to us via a tip from Pat L. It’s not a muscle car; it’s a luxury car. It’s not a personal luxury car,… more»
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Last Of The Line: 1984 Hurst/Olds
“Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em” was the title of an album by rapper MC Hammer in the 1990. Apparently this 1984 Cutlass didn’t listen, as someone’s hurt every corner of it. Maybe not with a hammer, but who knows?… more»
