Sometimes a tip comes across our desks here at Barn Finds that seems like such a good deal that it makes sense to jump on it immediately, and this one had been listed here on Craigslist for only about… more»
About Mike Stephens
There's never been a time I wasn't fascinated with automobiles, including my childhood days. As my kindergarten peers were doodling kittens and bunny rabbits in the early seventies, I recall my tablet filling up with penciled drawings of sheet metal with wheels! Though writing posts for Barn Finds is by far my favorite past time, I also enjoy collecting old vinyl record albums, home improvement projects, hiking, and tinkering around with just about anything electrical or mechanical. I like to spend lots of time with my beautiful wife and our Yorkie as well- my wife's name is Joy and my dog is named Happy, so I'm truly blessed with a wonderful life here in Tennessee!
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Best Beer Tanker Ever? 1946 Chevrolet COE
It’s a bit difficult to think of a vehicle priced at $329,999 as any part Rat Rod, but that’s how the seller of this 1946 Chevrolet beer tanker initially describes it, although this one is a whole lot more… more»
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3-On-The-Tree Wagon: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne
With the Biscayne mostly serving as the entry-level offering in the Chevrolet full-size lineup, it typically didn’t have much trim attached or show excessive bling like some of the more expensive cars in the bowtie fleet, but the basic… more»
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Red, White, and Rad: 1974 Spirit Of America Chevrolet Nova
Although the official U.S. Bicentennial birthday was still a couple of years away, Chevrolet got a head start on its celebration by introducing 4 special autos in 1974 to commemorate our Country’s independence, and probably also to help increase… more»
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Original 396/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
1970 was a fine year for most muscle cars, and Chevrolet truly hit a home run in that marketplace with their Chevelle Super Sport to begin the new decade. When the urge hits to take on a muscle project,… more»
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32k Mile C1: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
1954 was very early in the days of the Chevrolet Corvette, and many that date back this far have been with numerous owners, including some that have lost track of how many different garages they’ve called home. Although this… more»
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Second Generation Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
It takes years of experience to master the restoration skills required to turn out some of the museum-quality B-Body show pieces running around nowadays, and I totally get that being able to turn a vehicle into a rolling work… more»
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340 Upgrade: 1973 Plymouth Duster
The Duster was a welcome addition to the Plymouth family when it appeared on dealer lots in 1970, offering those who might have bought an ordinary Valiant the previous year something a bit more fun and sporty to be… more»
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Original Owner? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
One of the positives for fans of Tri-Five Chevrolets is that they are still somewhat plentiful, with a few good deals to be had on nice drivers if you scour the marketplace carefully. This 1956 Bel Air here on… more»
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55k Mile Survivor: 1959 Pontiac Star Chief
When a seller uses terms like calling his or her offering one of the finest examples in the world, it quickly sets expectations to a point that they sometimes aren’t met once a potential buyer digs in and checks… more»
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700 Combined MPG! 14 Geo Metro Compound
When Geo set out to deliver a car that offered a high level of practicality, they weren’t fooling around, with the early Metros achieving an EPA-estimated 50 or more MPG on the highway. While these were indeed fuel-efficient, they… more»
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1 of 566: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Indy 500 Pace Car
When the 1973 Eldorado was selected to lead the 57th running of the Indianapolis 500, more than four decades had passed since a Cadillac had last served in that capacity, and choosing such a heavy land yacht with front-wheel… more»
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Ultra Compact British Camper: 1967 Sunbeam Funwagon
Given the vast size of some modern recreational vehicles, the mindset must be bigger is better, as many seem to have a footprint more like that of a big-rig semi. I get that those rolling hotels are comfortable and… more»
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Right-Drive Relic: 1979 AM General DJ-5G Postal Jeep
Modern postal vehicles have a way of making the old-timers look like ancient dwarfs, but if you’re as old as me, you probably recall a Jeep very similar to this 1979 AM General DJ-5G here on Craigslist delivering the… more»
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Drive Or Transform? 1981 GMC Shorty Van
The custom van craze that swept America was still in its heyday during the early eighties, and while the full-size offerings had more practical space and were often set up to resemble a rolling motel, those who wanted to… more»
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454 Power! 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible
Along with numerous other GM offerings, the Chevrolet Caprice was heading for a major downsizing in 1977, but it remained large and in charge for ’75 and was still available with big-block power. This one seems to tick all… more»
