For decades, Harley-Davidson has marketed their motorcycles with the company’s history as their selling point. While the new lines have strayed from that well-worn path a bit, it is nostalgia that plays an oversized role in the company’s offerings. … more»
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Blasphemous Shop Truck: 1957 Ford F-100
We have all seen the T-shirts and memes with Henry Ford’s disapproving mug staring down at us with some disapproving line about putting a Chevrolet engine in a Ford. While Henry passed on long before this became a thing… more»
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Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes? 1929 Nash Cabriolet
In 1985, George Jones released his 45th album, titled “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes.” The album’s name was also the name of the hit song and video from that record, which asks the listener who is going to replace… more»
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British Invasion: 1959 Triumph Bonneville
The cultural exchange between the United States and Great Britain during the unpleasantness of World War II caused seismic shifts in both the automobile world and, later, in the world of motorcyclists. That long term exposure to all things… more»
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Kickstart Only, Magneto Fired: 1969 Harley-Davidson Sportster
I’ve lately been tossing around the idea of getting a motorcycle after a 27-year drought. Like cars, motorcycles have become amazingly feature filled and, dare I say it, luxurious. While you can still by a standard, decked out cruisers… more»
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New Caretaker Needed: 1937 Cadillac Town Car
I am sure you have all heard some variation of the idea that we are not owners of historical vehicles. We are just caretakers of these items. This does make sense for well-made durable goods. Automobiles on the CCCA… more»
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Used Car Lot Packardbaker: 1958 Packard Wagon
Sometimes the end of life is beautiful. Other times, fate deals a rather grim hand. For the once stately Packard marque, the end was ugly and totally lacking in the dignity that the brand deserved. Now, one of the… more»
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Rare Classic On Craigslist: 1953 Buick Skylark
Every marque has its special cars that collectors covet above all others. One of Buick’s most collectible cars was the 1953 Skylark. Amazingly, one of these limited production Buicks built to celebrate Buick’s 50th anniversary has emerged from, you… more»
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Dusty Survivor: 1947 DeSoto Coupe
Looking at the number of comments that each type of car gets here on Barn Finds yields some surprising results. Some of our most commented on finds are cars with low financial entry points that are what could be… more»
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Rust Free Italian Beauty: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint
Have you ever noticed that car collectors usually stick to one nationality of cars? While some cars blur the lines, Japanese cars are usually very different than American cars, German cars are vastly unlike English cars, and Italian cars… more»
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Triple Black Perfection: 1960 Corvette Fuelie
Options are everything when it comes to Corvettes. Corvette buyers can option out a car to be a luxurious boulevard cruiser, a dragstrip dominator, or a racetrack terror. This triple black 1960 Corvette for sale on the Pro Team… more»
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43 Years in the Barn: 1951 Buick Roadmaster
As the collectible car hobby slowly shifts away from static displays of expertly restored vehicles and jewelery perfect hot rods towards actually using cars for cruise-ins and tours, finding the right vehicle for these new endeavors is a challenge. … more»
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5-Speed And Power Windows? 1959 MGA Coupe
There are three ways to approach old cars mechanically. You can leave it stock, hot rod it, or update the car where you can. Even the purists among us agree that modern transmissions and power features can make a… more»
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Un Autobus Loco! 1973 Flxible El Chico Party Bus
You could probably make the argument that there are more Mexican restaurants in the United States than there are in Mexico. Americans are madly and deeply in love with this cuisine. Who doesn’t like Mexican food? If you are… more»
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Remarkably Well Kept: 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado
Trucks are huge in the collectible market. However, finding original condition trucks in great shape is difficult. Thanks to our ever vigilant reader T.J., we have found one of the nicest vintage Suburbans in the United States. You might… more»
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What Americans Really Want: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS
Americans have always had a deep and beloved love affair with big automobiles. In America, this is a love and hate relationship. American consumers love a roomy car and equate large vehicles, especially with rear wheel drive, as safer… more»
