I’ve been attending car shows for fifty years and I’ve yet to see a 1961 DeSoto up close and personal. Have you? Only 3,034 were made (911 2-Door Hardtops, 2,123 4-Door Hardtops) before the Chrysler Corporation pulled the plug… more»
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2,750 Original Miles! 1979 Cadillac Phaeton Coupe DeVille
There’s a long list of cliche’ catch phrases that have long been associated with selling a used car. Here’s an example of the term “like new condition” that isn’t an empty promise or exaggeration at all. This pampered 45-year-old… more»
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Factory A/C! 1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon Project
Hardtops were very popular in the 1950’s – in both two-door and four-door varieties. And in 1957, Buick (and its cousin, Oldsmobile) did the four-door hardtop one better with the introduction of a fancy, upscale four-door hardtop station wagon…. more»
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A Pair of Estate ‘Birds: 1955 and 1956 Ford Thunderbirds
Here, for your consideration, are two classic Ford Thunderbirds from the same estate that are being auctioned. One is a Thunderbird Blue 1955 that is located in Lancaster, Ohio, the other is a Fiesta Red 1956 and located about… more»
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Rare Black Bowtie: 1936 Chevrolet 1 ½ ton Gillig Bus
One of the fun parts of writing for Barn Finds is the occasional “now for something completely different” vehicle that comes up for sale. This one got my attention because in my so-called retirement, I’ve been driving a school… more»
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Two Cars = One Price: 1963 Studebaker Avanti Project
I remember going into a grocery store years ago and seeing a sales poster with a large, bold, all-caps BOGO headline. I thought it was the name of a new energy drink or something, but, duh, it was an… more»
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Grandma Wants It Gone: 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Project
This Chevy C10’s story is a bit of a sad one, but perhaps the next owner can finish the ground-up restoration that Grandpa, a deceased, retired professional mechanic, started several years ago and give this story a happy ending…. more»
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Parked in ’62: 1957 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Coupe
I’d really like to know the story behind this ’57 Mercury Montclair. It was garaged in 1962 – when it was only five years old – and hasn’t been driven since. With modest details and only six photos provided… more»
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One Owner, 58k Original Miles: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Well, here’s a ’57 Thunderbird that sounds promising, but the seller is very skimpy on basic details and photos. All the seller states in the ad is: “1 owner with 58,000 original miles, “No Rust,” Automatic, 8 cylinder, convertible,… more»
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Warehoused for Many Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron
We rarely see a top-of-the-line 1963 Imperial LeBaron here on Barn Finds because so few were made – only 1,537. Back in 1963, Cadillac was still the king of American luxury motor cars by a long shot (163,174 units),… more»
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Stored 39 Years: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project
The two-seater Ford Thunderbird made its debut in 1955. Despite it being a niche car (a pricey, two-seater personal luxury car with limited trunk space), it was a sales success with 16,155 units sold. Plus, it accomplished its task… more»
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50-Year First Owner: 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
I watched a documentary recently about the year 1968. It was one topsy-turvy year in America. However, one thing that hadn’t changed in 1968 was the Cadillac. It was still the king of luxury motor cars, and as their… more»
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A Brit in a Barn: 1976 MG Midget Mk IV Project
When I was growing up, you used to see quite a number of these cute little MG Midgets on the road. A buddy of mine bought one and when I rode in it for the first time, it had… more»
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Rare Interior Color: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The classic two-seater ’55-’57 Thunderbirds still turn heads. Especially mine. I recently spotted a gorgeous Sunset Coral ’56 T-Bird at a local repair shop and, yes, I quickly did a u-turn and went back to check it out. You… more»
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Montana Farm Survivor: 1971 Ford F100 Custom
If you Googled “basic, no frills 70’s-era pickup truck,” this 1971 Ford F100 Custom would most likely pop up. It’s as basic as it gets, folks. The Custom was the lowest rung on the Ford pickup truck trim ladder,… more»
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No Reserve! 1968 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe
I was 12 when the all-new Cadillac Eldorado was introduced and I thought it was one really cool-looking car. With its hidden headlights, long hood and short deck, and razor-sharp styling, it was unlike any Cadillac I had ever… more»
