It is hard to believe just how long cars have been around. Carl Benz is credited with producing the first workable automobile that could be mass-produced in 1886. While Benz soon had a lot of competition, the general thinking… more»
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Modern Magnum Power: 1977 Dodge Ramcharger SE 4×4
Once upon a time, two-door sport utilities built on full-size truck frames were one of the more popular segments of the truck market. GM, Ford, and Chrysler all offered versions of them, and they managed to soldier on until… more»
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Garage Find: 1939 Ford De Luxe Convertible
We see a lot of customized prewar Fords here at Barn Finds. However, this 1939 Ford De Luxe Convertible for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Garland, Texas is advertised as a car customized back in the day. The funny… more»
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California Survivor: 1980 Plymouth Horizon
In 1980, things were pretty grim for the country in general and automobiles in particular. The prime interest rate in this country reached an all-time high of 21.5% and inflation sat stubbornly at 13.5%. Doomsday predictors were all forecasting… more»
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76K Mile Luxury Wagon: 1987 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
Once again, the Hot Rod Power Tour is close at hand. If you are like me, you always promise that you will attend only to perennially let lack of proper planning and the financially destructive tag team of food… more»
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Riviera with Turbo Six Power: 1983 Buick Riviera T-Type
In the early eighties, if you wanted a personal luxury car, your local Buick dealer was the place to go. While the brand offered a few different coupes that could be outfitted for style and luxury, the top-of-the-line car… more»
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One Owner, 54K Miles, and 1966 Tags: 1949 Ford Custom Tudor
If anyone ever tells you that good cars aren’t out there waiting to be discovered, then they are surely misinformed. There have been many write-ups this year covering cars that haven’t seen the light of day for decades and… more»
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Right Where We Left It: 1950 Jaguar XK120 Follow-Up
In August of last year, I did a write-up on this 1950 Jaguar XK120 for sale on Craigslist in Kingston, New York. This forlorn but solid Jaguar was a car that the ad writer frequently saw around Kingston growing… more»
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Stored Since 1957: 1930 Chrysler Series 77 Sedan
Rarity, it seems, is becoming a very fluid concept. We have all seen sign boards at car shows claiming that a particular car is one of a handful left in existence. Yet, if you are a loyal Barn Finds… more»
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Back From 25 Years of Storage: 1973 Lotus Europa
Over the history of Barn Finds, thousands of vehicles have been profiled. You would think that cars that saw high production numbers would be frequent subjects, and you would be correct. However, a particular British sports car seems to… more»
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Highly Original War Hero: 1945 Willys MB Jeep
Officially going by the name U.S. Army Truck, 1⁄4‑ton, 4×4, Command Reconnaissance, the vehicle we commonly refer to as the Jeep was one of the superstars of World War II. Allowing soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen to travel quickly… more»
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Scottsdale Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet K20 Pickup
There is a certain paradox concerning third-generation Chevrolet and GMC trucks. Despite proudly wearing the nickname “Square Body” since the first third-generation C/K trucks rolled off the assembly line, the official GM nomenclature for this model was “Rounded Line.” … more»
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Garage Find: 1932 Packard Model 902 Convertible
While it may seem improbable to us, many people have no real idea of the value of collectible vehicles. These folks also struggle with marketing them when faced with the prospect of selling one falls into their laps. Take… more»
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Sky Lounge Equipped: 1963 Ford F100 Camper
One of the bonuses for being a regular reader of Barn Finds is that some of the most interesting and unusual vehicles being offered in the marketplace are written up right here. That said, this 1963 Ford F100 4WD… more»
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Out of Long-Term Storage: 1940 Graham Hollywood
By the late 1930s, The Hupp Motor Car Company was fighting for its life after more than a decade of declining market share. In what can, in retrospect, be seen as an act of desperation, the company purchased the… more»
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Swivel Buckets and 36K Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Certain types of vehicles stir the Barn Finds army into an absolute frenzy. Cars like this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale on Craigslist in Maple Leaf, Minnesota are guaranteed to elicit several comments from readers. This, from a writer’s… more»
