The 1970’s were known for wild colors and wild graphics. One color that is making a comeback is brown. One of the most beautiful brown hues was Pontiac’s Chesterfield brown that had a hint of gold metallic in the… more»
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Untouched Find: 1970 Lotus Elan Plus 2
In the era of increased safety, large EVs, and complex hybrid cars, there was a time when lightness was key for several manufacturers. Especially for those in the UK and Europe where ‘specials’ were built in the simplest way,… more»
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Too Fast To Own? 1986 Porsche 911 Targa
Among all of the classifieds pages we have access to, Facebook Marketplace seems to present us with the most variety in the listing descriptions. It can certainly be maddening if you’re a seller trying to sell a car without… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1949 GMC FC253 1-Ton Pickup
We see our share of classic pickups at Barn Finds, but a search of our archives suggests that this could be the first 1949 GMC FC253 1-Ton Pickup we’ve featured. It is a stunning classic that would suit a… more»
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19K Original Miles: 1984 GMC 2500 Fire Truck
Despite hailing from north of Boston, this former firefighting rig from the town of Wenham, Massachusetts, has survived in surprisingly sound condition. It’s certainly helped by the fact that the mileage is incredibly low at just 19,000, but this… more»
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EZ-Finish Restoration: 1963 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II BJ7
Here is a poignant listing that reminds us of where we may all find ourselves one day: On eBay is a partially restored 1963 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II BJ7, currently bid to $10,100, reserve not met. This Big… more»
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One Owner: 1983 Range Rover V8 Classic
Driven by British royalty in the UK, the Range Rover has almost become a cult classic, which the market is only just waking up to. These were a revolution when they came to the market, eventually bringing mass luxury… more»
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Scruffy The Tugboat: 1913 Steel Riveted Tugboat
If you are of a particular age, your early childhood was enriched with a series of children’s books called Little Golden Books. One of these stories was about a young tugboat called Scruffy who went to travel the world. … more»
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57k Original Miles: 1961 Chevrolet Impala “Bubble Top” Sport Coupe
At the risk of raising the ire of some readers, I’m going to make a bold statement; I feel that the styling of most new cars is bland and boring. Most manufacturers subscribe to what I call the “cookie-cutter”… more»
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Weiner Roast Find: 1963 Porsche 356 B
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well I could probably write a thousand words on this subject but I won’t, I’ll spare you all and keep it compact – the images do most of… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 Replica
It would have been great to have had a lot of disposable income back in the 1960s and 70s, to be able to buy some classic metal that would have been a hoot to drive and unlike anything else… more»
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Rare Color: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
The First Generation Mustang GT is a desirable classic, but this 1966 GT Convertible could raise that desirability to a higher level. It needs TLC, but the knowledgeable seller indicates that it is one of the 3% of Mustangs… more»
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Restoration Ready: 1955 Nash Statesman
Nash’s Statesman was a mid-level car built by the company between 1950 and 1956. Across two generations, the Statesman was positioned between the top-line Nash Ambassador and the entry Nash Rambler. That would all change later due to the… more»
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Tri-Five Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
With Tri-Five Chevrolets continuing to grow in popularity, promising project cars generally receive plenty of interest and spirited bidding when they hit the classic market. However, there can be exceptions to every rule, and this 1956 Bel Air appears… more»
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V8 Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang GT
As the Ford Mustang rolled into its first full year of production in the Fall of 1964, the GT option became available. When equipped with a 289 cubic inch V8, the GT Equipment Package was available that added a… more»
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One Year Only: 1983 Plymouth Scamp
Auto manufacturers recycle model names all of the time. Case in point is the Plymouth Scamp. Originally a trim level on the two-door Valiant (’71-’76), the name resurfaced for one year only in 1983 as a badge-engineered version of… more»
