Often we feature cars that present an honest, story-telling patina (the most overused automotive word of the past five years?) that some owners choose to preserve as part of the car’s unique history. Whether you appreciate patina or not,… more»
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V12 Sturzkampfflugzeug! 1988 Alpina B12
It’s hard to beat German for certain words, especially when it comes to barking orders or naming machines. Neither BMW nor Alpina christened this 1988 Alpina B12 Der Sturzkampfflugzeug (The Dive Bomber) but it seems an apt description for… more»
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427 Powered 1966 Ford Fairlane GT
Ford’s 1966 and 1967 Fairlanes rank high on my list of Cars to Own. Though I normally favor sleepers, this in-your-face ’66 with its pinned 427 hood, mottled primer, and slicks makes me want to click “Place Bid.” Located… more»
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Extreme Muscle! 1969 Dodge Dart 440
It’s safe to say no one accidentally ordered their normally-thrifty 1969 Dodge Dart with the M Code 440 simply because they said to the sales person “Oh, and I want the big engine, too.” No; folks ordering up these… more»
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Yard Find! 1969 American Motors Javelin 390
Strewn among the fallen leaves near Connecticut’s Quaddick State Forest, this 1969 American Motors Corporation (AMC) Javelin came to rest some time ago. Thanks to “AMXBrian” for spotting this fallen angel searching for a new buyer here on New… more»
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Chevy Powered 1971 Maserati Ghibli Project
Even with its teeth kicked in and one turn signal zip-tied, this GT promises elegance, exhilarating road manners, and a high-RPM soundtrack, all melded into a uniquely Italian driving experience. Thanks to Paul C. for spotting this Chevy-powered 1971… more»
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A-Body Gold! 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W30
By 1979, most auto enthusiasts realized that the fastest new cars plainly lacked the punch of the best you could buy ten years earlier. However, if you wanted a new car, something sporty and Cutlass-ish, this Hurst Olds looked… more»
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Vintage Hot Rod! 1933 Plymouth Coupe
This car immediately recalls the ’32 aka “deuce” Ford coupe driven by the John Milner character in the iconic coming-of-age movie American Grafitti (1973). The movie is set in 1962 Modesto, California, and this 1933 Plymouth hot rod may… more»
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True Survivor! 1955 Chrysler C-300
By most accounts, the 1964 Pontiac GTO was the First Muscle Car, but sometime about 10 minutes after early inventors cobbled together a rudimentary automobile and got into the wind, they started wondering how fast these contraptions could go…. more»
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It’s a Primer Christmas! 1966 Dodge Coronet Convertible Project
Talking someone out of $2000 usually takes more than twenty-eight words, but that’s the proposition for this 1966 Dodge Coronet convertible project. Thanks to “AMXBrian” for finding this affordable project car located in Waterford, Connecticut and posted here on… more»
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High Desert Gold! 1957 DeSoto Adventurer
Chrysler went “all in” betting on fins with its completely re-designed 1957 lineup. Designer Virgil “Ex” Exner’s fins graced every Chrysler brand. The Adventurer topped the DeSoto line, and this 1957 DeSoto Adventurer came with the brand’s most powerful… more»
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Australian 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger
If you enjoy answering the same questions over and over again at the local Show ‘n’ Shine, this may be the vehicle for you! In the seller’s own words, this “truly unique muscle car” might literally put you in… more»
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Pure Americana: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Driver
Chevrolet made a big splash with the 1953 Corvette: the world’s first mass-produced fiberglass car. This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette represents the Sophomore update, though Chevy applied minimal changes. Thanks to Rocco B. for spotting this unrestored second-year Corvette in… more»
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Black Bruiser: 1969 Chevrolet L78 Chevelle SS 396
Why feature a beautiful, solid restoration on barnfinds.com? This tidy-looking 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS recently emerged from storage and, except for the shiny paint and select individual replacements, this car’s parts were installed in the Atlanta factory back in… more»
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Stored 30 Years! 1971 Buick GS 455 Four-Speed
Buick’s sales brochure boasted that their 1971 Buick GS had “Power to please or pass. Performance to believe in,” and this GS did not disappoint. Its optional 455 cid V8 made 315 HP and a brutal 450 lb-ft of… more»
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Pre-War Survivor! 1939 Wanderer W 23 Cabriolet
For the first time since 1954, this handsome 1939 Wanderer W 23 finds itself for sale. It last ran three years ago, and retains many original parts. Listed here on eBay, the pre-war convertible’s $125,000 “Buy It Now” price… more»
