The added jalousie windows on the two side doors are a nice touch for this otherwise mostly-windowless 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan. The base Corvair “95” vans (named for the 95-inch wheelbase) were cargo vans, and a step up… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 BMW R75/5 With Sidecar
BMW builds more than cars; it also builds great sport bikes. It has a long history of building touring bikes that can comfortably cover long distances. Still, no matter how comfortable a motorcycle is to ride, it isn’t always… more»
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Rebuilt 283: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
One of the challenges facing some enthusiasts is locating a project candidate where most of the work is within their skill set. Not everyone possesses finely honed welding ability, meaning that major rust repairs are not an option. Therefore,… more»
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Update: Highly-Original 1967 Buick Riviera
UPDATE – I guess you could call this article “The Return of the Ravishing Riviera,” as this highly-original, beautiful ’67 Riviera that was featured on Barn Finds two months ago is listed for sale again. This former California car… more»
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Redbird Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac offered a special Firebird appearance package from 1977 to 1981, named after their colors: Skybird, Redbird, and Yellowbird. The Redbird was produced in 1978-1979 and was all red. The Sky Bird was made in 1977-1978 and was painted… more»
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In Storage 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
As Yogi Berra famously said, “It’s deja vu all over again.” This ’63 Pontiac Bonneville drop top was featured on Barn Finds fourteen months ago in a no-reserve auction. I don’t know if that sale fell through or if… more»
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Recent Restoration: 1971 Oldsmobile 442
America’s muscle car sector was shrinking at the start of the 1970s, but that didn’t deter Oldsmobile. It soldiered on with its iconic 442, a car that provided performance justifying the muscle car tag. This 1971 example recently underwent… more»
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One Owner: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Coupe
The automotive world was evolving during the 1960s as American manufacturers abandoned the enormous fins that dominated the final years of the 1950s. Styling was becoming generally more conservative, although Oldsmobile proved that there was still room for flamboyance… more»
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41k-Mile Big Car Survivor: 1972 Buick Centurion
The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in Buick’s full-size line-up in 1971. It was the sportier version, slotted between the LeSabre and Electra and was offered through 1973. This example from 1972 looks like a solid survivor and sports Buick’s… more»
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1960s Miniature Train Company G-12 Streamliner
A lot of cities and even small towns had a zoo or other attraction with a “Kiddieland” where kids of all ages could either ride the rides or dream about the good ol’ days when they were kids and… more»
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Rebuilt Powertrain: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
American manufacturers were playing for keeps during the glory days of the Trans Am Series. Adopting the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” philosophy resulted in cars like the Mustang Boss 302 and the Camaro Z28. This Camaro rolled… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 Holiday Coupe
Some classics are so stunning that they almost defy description. Such is the case with this 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 Holiday Coupe. From its mirror-like paint to the rebuilt drivetrain, there is a lot to like about this… more»
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Drive it Home: 1979 Ford Bronco
Fly in and drive it home. That line can make almost any classic look tempting, particularly if the buyer is seeking a turnkey proposition that will provide immediate motoring pleasure. That is the option available with this 1979 Ford… more»
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1-of-2? 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It is sometimes easy to prove the rarity of a classic, especially when resources like a Marti Report provide documentation. The seller claims that this 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is 1-of-2 built to these specifications, and the claim… more»
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1939 Plymouth Model DLH 10-Ton Switcher
We’ve seen nine 1939 Plymouth cars here at Barn Finds, as in Chrysler Corp 1939 Plymouths. This 1939 Plymouth Model DLH 10-Ton Switcher is from another mother: Plymouth Locomotive Works. You can find it listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»
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Bargain Bullet Bird? 1962 Ford Thunderbird
The 1961-63 era of Ford Thunderbirds are often referred to as “bullet birds” because of their futuristic styling. Though they didn’t sell quite as well as the generations right before and after, they may be more popular with collectors… more»
