This 1977 Chevrolet Corvette left the factory powered by the range-topping L-82 version of Chevrolet’s 350ci V8. It provided very respectable performance by the standards of the day, but many enthusiasts craved more. If you harbor that feeling, this… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Dodge Coronet 500
In the early 1980s, the seller of this 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 was on the hunt for a well-cared-for, dependable used car for his soon-to-be driving-age children to use. Well, he ended up finding this Coronet, and it was… more»
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BF Auction: One-Owner 1985 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo
Here’s a chance to own a true survivor from the peak of Carroll Shelby’s compact hot hatch era: this 1985 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo is being offered on Barn Finds Auctions by its original owner, who bought the car… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
I think it’s safe to say that the Edsel has gotten its revenge for all those years of jokes; after all, I can guarantee that at least a handful of Barn Finds readers are calculating costs and planning garage sales… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Pontiac GTO
It would be easy to take one look at this 1970 Pontiac GTO and dismiss it immediately. That could be a mistake, because it offers a surprising amount to potential buyers. It will require work if it is to… more»
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BF Auction: 1931 Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Sedan
One of the “Three P’s” of luxury car manufacture, Packard (along with Pierce-Arrow and Peerless) was best described in one of the big hardcover collectible car books of my youth as a locomotive. Indeed, this 1931 (or, more accurately… more»
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BF Auction: 1953 Willys M38A1
It’s a pity that many people who see this Willys Jeep out on the road will think it’s just another CJ-5. Yes, it’s the first of the “round fender” Jeeps and thus the forerunner of that famous, long-running CJ,… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Cadillac Extended Trunk Sedan
Cadillac has built some impressive cars over the years, but one of its most iconic designs was the 1957 and ’58 Series 62. It was an incredible blend of curves, chrome, and luxury. If you wanted a big American… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate
In 1967, the movie The Graduate put the Alfa Romeo Spider in the spotlight. To honor its role in the movie, Alfa Romeo debuted a special trim package for the Spider known as the Graduate in 1985. The Spider… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Lincoln Premiere Coupe
Autumn Rose was the name Lincoln used for this bright, cheery, spring-like color on their 1958 models, and this car is nothing if not bright and cheery, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous in fully restored condition. The model is… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Between emission regulations, higher fuel costs, and safety mandates of the 1970s, Pontiac’s leadership decided the Grand Prix needed to shift to a more intermediate-sized car with more emphasis on comfort. That doesn’t mean they didn’t still try to… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner
Motor Life magazine summarized the situation at Ford best in their February 1958 road test of a new Fairlane: After an all-new and wildly successful 1957 model, Ford took “a rather unprecedented step” in introducing “a radically facelifted and re-engineered… more»
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BF Auction: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
If you’re looking to experience classic C4 Corvette performance with the wind in your hair, this 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible might be just the ticket. With 73,400 miles on the clock and a clean Illinois title, this example is… more»
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BF Auction: Barn Find 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
As Barn Finds readers, you may be aware that the 1973 cruising film American Graffiti was set in 1962 in Modesto, California (although it was filmed in Petaluma). I wore out my VHS copy as a young teenager in the early ’90s,… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
You’ve probably heard of or seen a Porsche-powered VW Beetle. You might have even come across a Subaru-powered Porsche. But how about a Subaru-powered Super Beetle? As great as the air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche engines are, a more modern… more»
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BF Auction: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Of the first-generation “Baby Birds,” the 1957 model enjoyed the highest production numbers (21,380), but that is partially because its production was extended to December 13, 1957. I was reminded of that when I saw a two-page advertisement in… more»
