In hot rod culture, the 1949 through 1951 Mercury coupe is one of the most popular starting points for building a custom vehicle. Influenced by James Dean’s 1949 Mercury coupe in “Rebel Without a Cause” and the Barris brothers’… more»
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Ready To Cruise: 1948 Buick Super Convertible
As car buffs, we not only dream about cars, but we fantasize about the roads we would drive them on as well. In the East, many dream of taking the Great Smoky Mountain Parkway through to the terminus of… more»
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Missing in Action for 20 Years: 1936 Ford Cabriolet
In many ads, sellers will claim that their car is 1 of some number of survivors of that particular make and model. While those numbers are probably in the ballpark, it never ceases to amaze us just how many… more»
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Half Million Dollar Craigslist Find: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
Craigslist can be truly surprising sometimes. Most of the time, the website is the home of questionable cars at high prices. Other times, vehicles that are far outside the reach of the average Craigslist reader pop up for sale. … more»
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Tiger Set Up for Touring: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
One of the more pleasant, and somewhat expensive, experiences in the classic car world is multi-day touring. While many of the major clubs have long offered tours through the most scenic parts of the country, there are now many… more»
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Mostly Original, Needs Upholstery: 1937 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Ford had a lot going for it in the period between 1932 through 1940. Not only did the brand have one of the best engines in the low-price field, but the styling through these years was incredible. Their most… more»
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One of 527 Indy Pace Cars: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
If you have your sights on a low-mileage sports car that has been garage-kept and pampered, then you should be looking in the classifieds for a Corvette. Specifically, a commemorative or pace car edition of some sort. Why? The… more»
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Original Paint: 34k Mile 1970 Ford Custom 500
Choosing the right collectible automobile is often like kids picking their teams for kickball. Everyone wants the most desirable players first. Sometimes the vehicle, or player, you would pick last can surprise you. In the automotive world, four doors… more»
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Prewar Pickup Project: 1935 Ford Pickup
Prewar pickup trucks just have a certain charm to them. Their form-over-function designs provided them with honest good looks and a wholesome simplicity that we just don’t see in modern trucks. They are a reminder of how complex and… more»
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Just Needs Detailing? 1955 Buick Special Sedan
Here at Barn Finds, a lot of the cars submitted to us have come out of long-term storage. Most were not hermetically sealed and placed in climate-controlled enclosures at the start of their entombment. The great majority find themselves… more»
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Original Paint: 1974 Datsun 260Z Survivor
Datsun needed a hit when the 240Z landed on American shores in late 1969. Called the Fairlady Z in their home market, this handsome sports car with a silky smooth inline six under the hood was the right car… more»
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900 Mile Jeff Gordon Special: 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Jeff Gordon was one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history. Sponsored over most of his career by DuPont, his multi-colored car, often dubbed” The Rainbow Warrior,” was a vehicle both loved and hated by NASCAR fans. The… more»
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Milestone American Sports Car: 1949 Crosley Hotshot
When you ask someone what was the first postwar American sportscar, the most popular answer is almost always the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. That answer is wrong by four years. A 1949 Crosley Hotshot like this blue example for sale… more»
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Sale Pending: 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Two Door Sedan
Have you ever had a buyer tell you that they will take your vehicle, but you are left in that uncomfortable purgatory where you can’t sell the car but you don’t have the cash in your grubby little hand? … more»
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Accepting Best Offers: 1948 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
Sometimes writing up a story based on an ad can be tough. The descriptions that sellers provide can vary wildly. Some write the automotive advertisement version of War and Peace, but most others don’t think you need to know… more»
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Running and Ridable Barn Find: 1921 Harley-Davidson JD
Harley-Davidson sits with Ford, Coca-Cola, Apple, and a handful of other companies among the most recognized American brands. It took Harley a long time to get to that position, 121 long years. They got there by offering well-built motorcycles… more»
