I’m going to refrain from referencing certain lyrics of a certain song from a certain Southern California rock group that sang about cars, surfing, and fun-in-the-sun in the 1960’s. But speaking of California, here’s a fine-looking, numbers-matching 1963 Chevrolet… more»
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Modified Muscle Bird: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
At first glance it’s not unusual to see a classic two-seater Baby Bird sporting aftermarket wire wheels. But dual side exhausts? Wha?? The seller shares that the “relatively pedestrian” Y Block engine is long gone and says with some… more»
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Straight from the Showroom: 9k Mile 1970 Chevrolet Impala
Boy, does this car bring back memories. I knew an older couple, Glenn and Gerry (short for Geraldine), back in the 1970’s that had a low-mileage, metallic blue 4-door Impala similar to this one. Even though it wasn’t a… more»
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Perfect Patina: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Utility Bed
We have probably featured thousands of light-duty vintage pickups on Barn Finds through the years, but this is only the second one we’ve featured under the “Vintage Truck with Utility Bed” heading. I’ve seen plenty of vintage pickups and… more»
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Fair Weather, Open Air Funmobile: 1973 Volkswagen Thing
I’ve been living in my neck of the woods of North Carolina for 20 years and last week I spotted my first Volkswagen Thing on the road. And it was orange, too. So when I saw this orange Thing… more»
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Rare Camping Combo: 1952 Ford Ranch Wagon and Kom-Pak Sportsman Trailer!
Combining novelty and rarity, here’s something you definitely don’t see every day. I’d be curious if any of our readers have ever seen one of these Kom-Pak Sportsman Trailers up close and personal. I know I haven’t. Here’s a… more»
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Carolina Blue Survivor: 1978 Ford F-150 Custom
I live in North Carolina, about an hour away from Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina, so I see this pickup truck’s particular shade of blue (and other reminders that the driver of the vehicle in front… more»
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5k Miles! 1979 Chevy C20 Time Capsule
From time-to-time, we feature some well preserved, low-mileage 40+-year-old pickup trucks here on Barn Finds, but this is the nicest example I’ve come across. A time capsule with a capital T. You’re looking at an all original, rust-free 1979… more»
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Super Cheap ($700): 1994 Ford Thunderbird
With a headline reading: ****MUST GO**** – $700 and a brief description starting out with, “I am selling this car for my neighbor…It has been sitting for 5 years and his wife just wants it gone.” I’m guessing there… more»
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32k Original Miles: 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Twenty years after the end of World War II, my dad (who served in the Navy aboard the U. S. S. Texas battleship), bought his first Volkswagen, a Ruby Red 1965 Beetle. He loved that car and was impressed… more»
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8,653 Original Miles: 1964 Ford F-100 4×4 Shortbed
The fourth generation of Ford’s popular F-Series of trucks is probably my favorites in regards to styling and closing the comfort gap between a truck and a car. Dramatically restyled for 1961, Ford’s 4th-gen F-Series of trucks were noticeably… more»
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Big Tonka Truck: 1968 Dodge D100 Stepside
Metal toy trucks with the oval Tonka sticker on each door were a part of my childhood. They were solid, well-built, and if these rugged toys could survive the torture test twin brother Don and I gave them in… more»
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Super Camper in Super Condition: 1978 Ford F-350
In the 70’s, Southern Comedian Jerry Clower was a spokesperson for a competitor brand of truck (Dodge) and referred to their fancier line of pickups as being “gussied up.” I think this two toned, one owner, low-mileage 1978 Ford… more»
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Granny’s Grocery Getter: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
Excuse me for making a trip down Nostalgia Lane, but coming from a family that had two station wagons in the driveway in the 50’s and 60’s, this big, beautiful behemoth just speaks to me. The days of full-sized,… more»
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Green-On-Green Time Machine: 1978 Ford LTD II Sport
Talk about a long, large 70’s green dream machine (and a two-toned green paint combo at that), then check out this well-preserved 1978 Ford LTD II Sport with the optional Sports Touring Package. It is quite the time capsule… more»
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No Reserve, No Motor, No Tranny: 1946 Chrysler Windsor 4-Door
I’ve always liked the bulbous, brawny styling and “presence” of the 1946-1948 Chryslers. And this one’s been in a barn for 50 years and is being sold at No Reserve to help settle an estate. Hopefully, Ken the seller… more»
