When I first saw this car, I thought it was a mis-named Chevrolet Nova. After doing some research, I found out that the Ventura version of the X-body “compact” was actually produced from 1971 to 1977, even spawning a… more»
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Wankel Wagon: 1974 Mazda RX4
No, it’s not an RX2, 3, 7, or 8! This unusual RX4 wagon is currently in Sanford, Florida and is for sale here on eBay, where the buy-it-now is $4,000, but the opening bid is only $2,500. Let me… more»
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Last of the First: 1977 Ford Bronco
Ever since having a toy metal one as a child, I’ve had a soft spot for this generation of Bronco. This 1977 is the last year of the first generation Ford SUV, which was in production for 11 years. This… more»
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Rusty and Crusty: Citroen 2CV
I’m honestly not sure if this 2CV is worth restoring, and it’s awfully rusty, but it sure looks fun just the same! It’s currently in Medway, Massachusetts, and is being auctioned here on eBay where bidding is substantially less than… more»
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Doors For All: 1961 Pontiac Catalina Limo
So not only does this Pontiac Catalina Airporter Limousine have room for about 12 people, it’s got a separate set of boxes on the roof for all their luggage. Currently the Pontiac is located in Brentwood, California and for… more»
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Motoring Monday: 1966 Jaguar S-Type
Long-time Barn Finds readers know that I’ve been looking for a nice Jaguar S-Type for a while. My parents had one when I was growing up and I have fond memories of the smell of the leather and ample performance… more»
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Sun Bleached: 1972 Chevrolet Impala
This sunburned 1972 Impala Sport Coupe has been baking in the American Southwest for a long time. It’s currently located in Phoenix, Arizona and is offered for sale here on eBay with an opening bid of $4,350. The seller, who… more»
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Googie Style: 1958 Mercury Park Lane
There are so many “googie” features on this 1958 Mercury that my eyes were flitting from one to the other. “Googie” is a word used in architecture to describe the projecting fins, extravagant swooping lines, machine-like shapes, wide ledges and… more»
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Salad With Your Caddy?
Like salads? Like 1959 Cadillacs? Then there’s a deal for you here on eBay where this 1959 Cadillac DeVille has been converted into a salad bar! It’s located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where the buy-it-now is $12,500 but offers are… more»
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Eastern Bloc Plastic: 1964 Trabant 601S
Oddball fact of the day: while researching this post, I found out that green Trabants are supposed to be lucky! Unfortunately, this one isn’t green, but it is located in Fort Pierce, Florida and is for sale here on… more»
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Pedal Faster! 1960s Charger
No, it’s not a Dodge! Thanks to Robert R for this unusual Barn Find! I’m actually feeling quite silly, but not for the reason you might think. I had purchased an old pedal car very similar to this to… more»
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Royal Pair: 1966 Vanden Plas Princesses
Is it a Rolls Royce? No, but it does have a Rolls Royce engine! Many Princesses like these end up with fake Rolls Royce grills due to their similarities and the origin of their large 6-cylinder engines. The one… more»
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1970 Siata Spring: Topless Oddball
We last featured a Siata Spring in May, 2015 and that one gave clear indication that these cars can rust underneath while looking fairly solid on top. That makes me very cautious looking closely at this find from Jim S, which is… more»
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A Pair of Hawks: Two 1963 Studebakers
As the final update to the seminal Loewy-designed 1953 Starliner Coupe, the Hawk Gran Turismos are one of the more successful cosmetic refreshes ever. The clean lines and Mercedes-esque grille and features just add to the sophisticated look, and illustrates… more»
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1963 Falcon Convertible For $2,000
Obviously, you can’t expect perfection in a classic Ford convertible for only $2,000. This Falcon has some challenges, but may be the right car for the right person. Thanks to Jim S for this great find! Located in Niagara… more»
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Ride Engineered: 1978 Mercury Marquis
As one of the last pre-Panther examples of the big FoMoCo line, this 1978 Marquis was sold as “…the ultimate in Mercury luxury in a medium-price car, with ride-engineered suspension.” This vintage example of opulence is located in Vancouver, British… more»
