For most of the second half of the 20th Century, if you flagged down a Yellow Cab in a big city, there’s a fair chance you got to ride in a Checker. Built like tanks, these beasts were big,… more»
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Running Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Townsman
Chevrolet made a lot of noise in 1955 with a full range of all-new cars available with GM’s optional first V8 engine since 1918. The 210 was the mid-level Chevy that offered a few more creature comforts over the… more»
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Nearly Done Stalled Project: 1959 Ford Prefecta
The Ford Anglia was a small 2-door sedan built in England from 1939 to 1967. The Prefecta was essentially an upscale 4-door version of the same vehicle. The seller’s nearly finished project should be a Prefecta 100-E, which was… more»
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Stored 40 Years! 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback
The sporty Plymouth Barracuda had the misfortune of hitting the market 17 days before the Ford Mustang in 1964. The latter vehicle coined the term “pony car” to define the new market segment, and it buried the Barracuda in… more»
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Rare Find: 1933 Essex Terraplane Convertible Project
Some cars carry the weight of history just by existing, and this 1933 Essex Terraplane Deluxe Convertible is one of them. Currently offered here on Facebook Marketplace out of Bellingham, Massachusetts, the car hasn’t seen the open road since… more»
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Drove It Once: 1955 Thunderbird Garage Find
The very concept of a “garage find” is that someone in the distant past put a car up in a garage and forgot about it. Only years later does someone else stumble upon said car, drag it out, and… more»
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Bullitt No, Six Yes! 1968 Mustang Fastback
Go Bullitt if you must, but I’d rather see this potentially handsome 1968 Mustang Fastback restored to its showroom glory. Let other people chase faux movie fame. If you’re down with that, then perhaps check out this ad here… more»
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Garage Find Hot Rod Project: 1929 Ford Model A Street Rod
Some cars just carry that timeless hot rod vibe, and this 1929 Ford Model A is one of them. Listed here on eBay with no reserve, it’s a fiberglass-bodied street rod that’s been sitting in a garage for the… more»
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Field Find Wagon: 1957 Chevrolet 210
In “Tri-Five” circles, most of the interest in 1955-57 Chevrolet station wagons falls to the Bel Air Nomad, a 2-door wagon with its own sporty body. Low production numbers mean they can be very valuable today with collectors. Of… more»
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Mistaken Identity? 1971 BMW 2000
This 1971 BMW 2000 is listed as an 1800 model in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, not far from where I used to live. The curious thing is that the badge on the rear flags it as an 1800 model, while… more»
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BF Auction: 1949 Dodge Route Van
Here’s a chance to own a truly unique piece of Dodge history. This 1949 Dodge Route Van, available now exclusively on Barn Finds, comes from Albuquerque, New Mexico, showing just 48,022 miles on the odometer. With a clean title,… more»
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Double Project: Pair of 1973 Chevrolet Novas
Finding one 1970s Chevrolet Nova project is always interesting, but finding a matched set? That’s exactly what’s being offered here: a pair of 1973 Chevrolet Novas, both needing work, both with potential, and both waiting for the right enthusiast… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 AMC AMX
This 1969 AMC AMX ticks so many of the “right” boxes that it is hard to know where to start. It has been part of the same family since Day One, meaning it has a known ownership history. It… more»
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30k-Mile Project: 1967 Buick Electra
The Electra (aka “225”) was the flagship automobile built by Buick from 1959 to 1990. The 225 surname was a nod to the car’s length in inches. It was produced on the same C-body platform as other top-of-the-line big… more»
BF Auction: 1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible
This 1972 Mercury Cougar convertible, now live on Barn Finds, is one of the rarest Cougars ever produced. According to the included Marti Report, it is one of only 17 built in this exact configuration, making it a highly… more»
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Forgotten Workhorse: Vintage Mack Truck with Lowboy Trailer
Sometimes a project comes along that isn’t just a vehicle—it’s a piece of working history. That’s the case with this vintage Mack truck and lowboy trailer, recently pulled from long-term storage and now available here on craigslist in the… more»
