When scouting for barn finds, it sometimes helps to expand your definition of a barn. Take for example airplane hangars. Many pilots are also car nuts, and they often park their four wheeled collectibles right beside the ones with… more»
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Not Just Decals: 1983 Hurst Oldsmobile
Believe it or not, there are some really cool early eighties collectible cars floating around out there. Take for example this 1983 Hurst Oldsmobile currently for sale on eBay in Demopolis, Alabama. While many “special” cars of this era… more»
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If You Died Tomorrow: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
I tell my friends that they should be first in line when my wife holds the garage sale after my funeral. She has absolutely no idea what all the tools and cars and books and such are really worth. … more»
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Buying On Time: 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor
There are few American cars more beautiful than a 1940 Ford. Favorites of both originality buffs and street rod lovers, these fabulous Fords have an incredible fan base. With that popularity comes high asking prices. A good 1940 Ford… more»
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So Tempting: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Maybe we are just lucking up on these ads here at Barn Finds, but it seems that prices are falling for chrome bumper C3 Corvettes (1968-1972). While I have no doubt that the highly optioned examples, especially big block… more»
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Gas And Go: 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe
Sometimes luck just smiles on you when it comes to cars. While some of the cars we feature have engines that are completely locked up due to improper storage, many more are a long way from starting due to… more»
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So Beautiful Yet So Different: 1936 Ford C10 Phaeton
There were many reasons why we broke away from England during the American Revolution. One of these was the land itself. America was so vast and geographically different than the home islands, that it is fair to say that… more»
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Handsome Bargain: 1939 Nash LaFayette
While we live in a world populated by a handful of automakers, that wasn’t always the case. Inspired by the multiple divisions of General Motors, automakers who are no longer with us tried to build sales and gain profitability… more»
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Coming Up Short: 1966 King Midget
Post World War II was an incredible time for America. If you had an idea, and the courage to share it with the world, then chances are you could put that dream into production. Even if the concept came… more»
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Only One Thing Wrong: 1969 Corvette Convertible
There are few automobiles more stunningly shaped than early C3 Corvettes. Drawing heavily from the Mako Shark II show car’s styling, chrome bumper third generation Corvettes are at once beautiful and muscular. Adding to the good looks of these… more»
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Meant For A Metalworking Michelangelo: 1941 Willys Coupe
Look at any old school drag racing pictures and you are likely to see a few prewar Willys coupes. Compact, lightweight, and good looking, these cars were tailor made for drag racing. When the supply of original cars dried… more»
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Big Block Hauler: 1970 El Camino SS
Unfortunately for all of us who might like to purchase one, car based pickup trucks have gone the way of the ivory billed woodpecker here in America. While “utes” are insanely popular in Australia, these versatile vehicles effectively died… more»
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29,999 Original Miles: 1940 Ford Standard Coupe
The amazing thing about the old car market is that great cars pop up all the time. Just when you think all the solid, rust free cars in desirable body styles have evaporated, up pops a fantastic ride. Take… more»
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Compromises and Financial Sacrifice: 1964 Porsche 356C
By any measure, Porsche 356s are iconic cars. Their evolution, from the first roadsters in 1948 to their eventual replacement by the 911 in 1965, spanned seventeen years of continual refinement. As Porsche is known for being a company… more»
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Bargains Are Still Out There: 1969 Corvette
Why is it that every time I am broke (all the time) and/or already waist deep in a project, a great car comes along for a bargain price? 1968-1972 Corvette Stingrays are some of the most beautiful cars on… more»
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Learning To Love Brown: 1979 Camaro
It never ceases to amaze me when great cars miraculously appear in the want ads decades after they were produced. Most cars are used up by their tenth birthday, and are in the scrapyards soon after. Location also plays… more»
