“Summer Dresses – Mrs. Payne” adorns the removable travel trunk of this stately phaeton. That simple phrase punctuates the rarified air of Packard ownership during the brand’s high water years. The 1930 Packard Deluxe Eight Dual Cowl Phaeton in… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1988 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4
Definitely falling under the “Nicest One Left” category, this 1988 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4 appears to be in outstanding original condition. The seller comes right out in the first sentence of their description and says that they bought it to… more»
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Sleeper Turbo Coupe: 1984 Ford Thunderbird
This 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is a looker with its lipstick red paint over a camel-colored interior. This one is a bit of a sleeper with the 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood paired with a 5-speed manual… more»
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Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Rarity claims are a dime a dozen in the classic world, with some withstanding scrutiny better than others. Take this 1969 Mustang Convertible as a prime example. If you factor in its mechanical configuration, paint color, and interior trim,… more»
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Seasonal Driver: 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
In terms of looks alone, this era of the venerable Oldsmobile Cutlass is one of the best-looking ever made – in my humble opinion. Sure, you’ve got the classic Cutlass, and there’s no denying the style and brawn of… more»
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Pile-O-Parts Project: 1955 Morgan +4
When I was a wee-one, I received a crash mobile as a Christmas present. It was about a 1/25th scale with the body parts attached to a spring-loaded frame so when the car, which looked like a mid to… more»
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Former Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
If a car as desirable as a 1957 Corvette “Fuelie” loses its original engine, is that likely to dampen buyer interest? If the bidding history on this car is an accurate indication, the answer appears to be “no.” It… more»
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39K-Mile Rust-Free 1979 Chevrolet LUV 4×4
Known as the Isuzu Faster in other countries, and in Chevy LUV brochures as “The tough half-tonner”, they were pretty tough little trucks. Even though we’ve seen a few here on Barn Finds, they don’t pop up as often… more»
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Whale Of A Wagon: 1976 Ford LTD Country Squire
1976 was the high point in station wagon sales for the U.S., at almost 980,000 in sales, about 10% of the market for that year. In case you were wondering, minivan sales reportedly only make up about 2% of… more»
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Backyard Find: 1960 Triumph TR3A
True project cars, those ones that have been off the road for many years and may or may not be complete, should only be taken on by dedicated individuals. Some would probably say foolhardy individuals! However, it helps to… more»
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One-Year-Only Offering: 1954 Packard Pacific
Although the end was near for the Packard automobile by the decade’s end, the company was still turning out some great cars in the mid-fifties including the one-year-only Pacific, a two-door hardtop billed as a 1954 model. They’re pretty… more»
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Swank Survivor: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
The most luxurious automobile ever made by an American manufacturer emerged from General Motors’ 1953 Motorama event. The Motorama was a concept car show first held at the New York Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1949. Later it roved all… more»
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On The Carpet! 1962 MGA Mk II
When a person finds themselves “on the carpet,” that’s generally a sign that they are in trouble with someone higher up the food chain. However, the opposite appears to be the case with this 1962 MGA Mk II. The… more»
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13K Miles! 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon
232 miles a year, that’s about how many miles this car has traveled each of its 56 years on the planet. Most of us ride a bike or hike more miles than that every year. This beautiful, reportedly rust-free… more»
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Rare Air: 1976 Triumph TR6
The Triumph TR6 was one of the company’s sales success stories. It remained on sale for eight years, with 94,619 buyers parking one in their garage. Like many classic British sports cars, their desirability has grown over time. This… more»
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Rat-Rod Ready? 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Considered a “really nice rat-rod” this 1965 Volkswagen Type 1 is likely a flip. The seller has owned it for one year and now wants to move it on to a new caretaker. Its features are minimal but there… more»
