A few weeks ago I wrote a story about a gorgeous 1950 Cadillac coupe and touched on how Cadillac had lost their way. Well, I guess Cadillac’s problems were worse than they appeared. An article appeared last Monday on… more»
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Solid $2,900 Project: 1947 Ford Flatbed
2019 may well end up being the year of antique and classic vehicle bargains. 2018 saw falling process in a number of areas to the point that some fear the future of the hobby is grim. Despite all of… more»
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Standard Of The World: 1950 Cadillac Club Coupe
I am sad to report that another Cadillac general manager has been released from his duties and the brand is, yet again, adrift in the marketplace. For decades, Cadillac’s slogan was “Standard of the World.” That may seem like… more»
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Funny Face: 1941 Ford Tudor Sedan
While the 1940 Ford was a home run styling wise, the 1941 model was still a good looking car. The problem is that it has always lived in the ’40’s shadow. That is a shame, because there were a… more»
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The Butcher’s Hot Rod: 1938 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup
Sadly, a lot of older cars for sale on the internet are the victims of well-intentioned butchers. Yes, I said butchers. Nothing about hot rodding a car is easy despite what you see on the TV and the internet. … more»
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Falling From The Sky: 1939 Crosley Convertible
One of the best lines in the epic movie “The Three Amigos” was El Guapo’s exasperated cry, “Are gringos falling from the sky?” Well, it certainly seems we have found an automotive equivalent. The classic car market has been,… more»
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Missing Peter Egan: 1978 Citroen 2CV Acadiane
Like many of our writers here at Barn Finds, I have Peter Egan to blame for part of my automotive obsession. Egan, who recently retired from both Road and Track and Cycle World, was capable of spinning the most… more»
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$1,000 Running Classic: 1941 Oldsmobile Sedan
If you are like me, you often find yourself wandering around the want ads for old cars and dreaming of scooping up bargain classics. It is funny how we can convince ourselves that we need to add another car… more»
World War II Sacrifices: 1939 Crosley
The somber yet beautiful funeral for former President George Herbert Walker Bush reminds us that the number of World War II veterans is rapidly diminishing. This generation of Americans made sacrifices both at home and overseas that are hard… more»
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Big 10 For You: 1980 Chevrolet Big 10 Pickup
Everyone likes clean air. The problem in the seventies was that the rather rapid implementation of clean air standards forced manufacturers to come up with complicated fixes to meet the letter of the law. One of those fixes was… more»
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Fluid Driving: 1947 Dodge Deluxe Sedan
The Chrysler Corporation had a reputation for engineering excellence that started at the company’s birth. This reputation reached its zenith with the innovative Airflow, but the car’s unusual look drove many potential customers away. This aversion to radical styling… more»
Small Bargain: 1948 Crosley Convertible
Powell Crosley had the great idea of introducing economy cars to the American consumer on a large scale. The only problem the appliance magnate had was that he was a few decades too early. Despite an immediate postwar boost… more»
A Lotta Little Things: 1941 Mercury Sedan
As sad as it is to say, interest is waning among enthusiasts when it comes to prewar cars. While a number of blue-chip collectibles are holding their value, the average prewar family car isn’t bringing much when brought to… more»
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Better Than Real: Beck 550 Spyder Recreation
Think of 1953 through 1956 automobiles. Sporty is not a word you would use to describe 99% of them. This was the time when sports cars began to crawl out of the primordial ooze and began their evolution into… more»
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Adios Family Heirloom: 1939 Chevrolet Tudor
As older generations pass from the Earth, heirs are left to deal with their worldly possessions. Sometimes they share the same values and likes, and heirlooms like antique cars pass seamlessly from one generation to another. Other times, those… more»
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Fixing Up An Investment: 1987 Trans Am GTA
We all wish we had a crystal ball to predict which cars will explode in value in the coming years. If the past gives us any clues, the fastest cars for each given model year always seem to be… more»
