This is the second nicely restored 1959 Edsel that I’ve written about this month. But this one is special because this top-of-the-line Corsair was both the most expensive Edsel you could buy in ’59 (with a base price of… more»
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Frame-Off With Original Paint: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Freedom is a wonderful thing. And it’s great that car owners have the freedom to do just about anything they want with their pride and joy on four wheels. Hey, it’s their property and their money, right? In this… more»
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Same Owner for 49 Years: 1975 Fiat X1/9
We don’t see many 50-year-old cars on Barn Finds that have had the same owner for 49 years. The seller was sixteen when he bought this 1975 Fiat X1/9 back in our Bicentennial year of 1976. It’s been treated… more»
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Off The Road Since 1991: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Barn Find
The 2-seater 1955-57 Thunderbirds will always be my favorite car. Some of it is sentimental since my parents bought an attractive Meadowmist Green and Pinetree Green 1956 Ford Parklane station wagon when I was but a youngster. I remember… more»
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One-Of-A-Kind For Sure! 1957 Cadillac Hearse Camper Conversion
To quote British funny man John Cleese, “Now for something completely different.” There’s one-of-a-kind vehicles and then there is this: a 1957 Superior Coach Cadillac Hearse that was converted into a custom-built camper back in 1968. Boy, I would… more»
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Only Two SoCal Owners: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The late Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys created the mystique of sunny Southern California in his brilliant music and even gave the Ford Thunderbird tons of free advertising. In the group’s 1964 hit, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, the upbeat… more»
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Longtime First Owner: 1959 Edsel Ranger 2-Door Hardtop
“What a Difference a Day Makes” was a Top 10 hit song for Dinah Washington back in 1959. For Ford Motor Company’s new Edsel Division in 1959, their version of the song could’ve been titled, “What a Difference a… more»
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Same Owner For 57 Years: 1961 Ford Falcon Sedan
I’ll admit that it took me quite a while – actually more like decades – to finally appreciate the Ford Falcon and its role as a game changer in the automotive world. Game changer is quite a moniker, but… more»
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Barn Find Bullet Bird: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Here’s yet another “barn find from an estate sale” in the form of a sleek-looking 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe. I’m sure there’s a story here, but taken at face – or photo – value, it looks like a nice,… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1977 Honda Civic Hatchback
I was eighteen and had just graduated high school when the October ’73 Oil Embargo hit America. Lucky me. I was lucky because I was driving my dad’s hand-me-down ’65 VW Beetle. Sure, I still had to get in… more»
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Dad’s Clean, 40k-Mile 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Sedan
Like some of you reading this, I have assisted in selling a parent’s vehicle because they had reached an age where it was no longer safe for them to be driving. I can relate to this ad because my… more»
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Unrestored 15k-Mile 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
“This is more than one of the finest convertibles ever built. It is now the only convertible now built in America—and it will not be repeated for 1977.” That’s how Cadillac described their 1976 Eldorado Convertible in their slick… more»
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22 Years In A Barn: 1967 Oldsmobile F-85 Club Coupe
I’m a sucker for good stories – especially old car stories. That’s why I enjoy going to car shows and talking to car owners. Most will gladly open up and tell you all about their car if you ask… more»
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Original Interior! Rare 1959 Edsel Villager Station Wagon
Ah, the Edsel. The car that the Ford Motor Company wished had never existed. I can’t help but feel a little sorry for former Ford CEO, Henry Ford II. I mean, how would you like having your father’s first… more»
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Original Interior: Well-Preserved 1965 Oldsmobile Vista-Cruiser Wagon
By the mid-1960’s, the station wagon had gone mainstream and was well on its way of becoming America’s iconic symbol of sprawling suburbia. It was the most practical and comfortable way to haul kids, lawn and garden supplies, Little… more»
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17k Mile 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible
Believe it or not, these K Car-based convertibles caused quite a stir when they were introduced for the 1983 model year. For those around back then, we remember that the convertible was dead – Detroit was no longer making… more»
