The introduction of the Chrysler minivan created a hot new segment in the automotive industry in 1984, and one that would cut into consumer demand for the tried-and-true station wagon. However, even with fresh competition on the market, wagons… more»
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One-Year-Only Convertible: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
With a lifespan of four decades and millions of examples produced, the Pontiac Grand Prix isn’t exactly a difficult car to find in the marketplace, but there are a few rarities among the many offerings that are always exciting… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1970 Plymouth GTX
The Plymouth Road Runner was a great choice for muscle car buyers on a tight budget, but for those who could afford to pay a little more, the GTX included a higher trim level as standard equipment. More importantly,… more»
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Tapp’d Out Taxi: 1981 Checker Marathon
While they’re rugged and reliable, the Checker Marathon doesn’t really offer anything special in terms of styling, and it takes some effort among auto enthusiasts to make them stand out in a crowd. One example of an attention getter… more»
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Real Rat Rod: 1936 Ford Coupe
With so many vintage autos nowadays being restored to perfection, it’s no wonder the owners are afraid to drive them, with most of their travel being on top of trailers. The owner of this 1936 Ford Coupe here on… more»
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No Reserve 1959 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Certain trends in automobile styling have a history of coming and going, with one unforgettable example popular in the fifties being tail fins. These sculptures in the sheet metal usually started on the tops of quarter panels and extended… more»
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34k Miles? 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
We seem to run across quite a few interesting VW Beetles here at Barn Finds, from well-preserved survivors to wild customs, and just about everything in between. However, Karmann Ghia sightings are less frequent, and our thanks go out… more»
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9k Mile 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Based on the stylish Cutlass Calais G-Body, the Hurst/Olds made one last return for 1983 and 1984, before finally saying goodbye to the Oldsmobile lineup. In the earlier years, the H/O was synonymous with high-performance, and while the fifteenth-anniversary… more»
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Sitting 40 Years: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 440
The seller of this 1973 Dodge Charger SE describes this car as one heck of a barn find, and for ’73 standards, I have to agree that this is just about as fine as B-Bodies could be had for… more»
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Aeroback 4-Speed: 1979 Oldsmobile 442
Some might say the late-seventies Cutlass Salon is among the least favorites of all Oldsmobiles ever to offer a 442 package, and this era certainly doesn’t get much recognition, as there don’t seem to be very many around these… more»
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No Reserve 1969 Dodge Charger
Whenever possible, I’m typically a stickler for originality, and one who usually appreciates keeping a classic numbers-matching during a restoration. However, this 1969 Dodge Charger here on eBay has me thinking differently, as it seems ripe not necessarily for… more»
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$10 Million Barn Find: Jay Leno Reveals The Rarest Mercedes Gullwing
If an automobile find is exciting enough to pique the interest of Jay Leno, there’s not a much better indicator that something special is going on, especially when the car sold at auction for nearly $10 million. That’s the… more»
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All Original 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible Project
Presentation is often a problem when a project is seen sitting on top of a trailer, looking like it may not have moved under its own power in years, and it’s easy for a potential buyer’s first instinct to… more»
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Swan Song Project: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
With the seemingly overnight success Plymouth was enjoying with its new budget-friendly Road Runner in 1968, the executives over at Dodge must have been feeling left out, so little time was wasted before a competitor hit the market. The… more»
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Low Mile WS6: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula
By 1999, the Pontiac Firebird was nearing the end of its life cycle, with the model hitting the end of the road after the 2002 run. This was one of the GM offerings that saddened me the most when… more»
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Solid 3-Speed Driver: 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air
While it’s arguable whether or not the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air is a true bubble top, the front windshield has some more curvy styling than most, and there’s certainly quite a bit of glass area present. The quarter panels… more»
