Back in the good old days, auto dealers were out to impress whole families, not just the member with the credit report. Pedal car replicas were available as promotional items at least in the 1950s, and Autolite, a one-time… more»
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1937 Desoto Treasure Trove: Three Cars Plus Parts
For fans of orphan makes, here on craigslist is a shop full of 1937 Desoto cars and parts, to be sold as a package only. The asking price is $33,333, but the seller is open to irresistible offers. Bring… more»
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The Big Apple? 1947 Frazer Manhattan
As shortlived as Kaiser-Frazer (’47-’55) was, they produced some memorable cars and still manage to get quite a bit of coverage here on Barn Finds. Last month this 1947 Frazer Manhattan surfaced and today, we have another example, same… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1953 Citroen Traction Avant
And now, for another HOC (Hunk O Car), this time in the form of a 1953 Citroen Traction Avant. Last week it was this Austin-Healey of unknown specificity, but today’s find, courtesy of T.J. is in a bit better… more»
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Well Documented: 1954 Ford Ranch Wagon
For a design basically absent from the American carscape since the early ’60s, two-door station wagons, such as this 1954 Ford Ranch Wagon, continue to turn up. One of 36K produced, this car has been extensively videoed by the… more»
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Could You Save This 1955 Chevy Bel Air?
Somebody cared about this car at one time. It’s a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door hardtop, originally Shoreline Beige and Gypsy Red, and it’s on eBay in Hooper, Nebraska with a bit more than a day left and bids… more»
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Half Century Barn Bound: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline
This 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline may be going for a barn-snooze record as the seller claims this one was doin’ that Rip Van Winkle thing for 50 years – a half-century of non-running! Said to have originally been finished in… more»
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Rare 430 V8 Engine! 1959 Ford Thunderbird
Ford redesigned its 2-seat Thunderbird in 1958 and took some heat from purists. The car was transformed into a 4-seat cruiser that turned up the dial on both luxury and performance. But those complaints were short-lived as the revised… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Rover Model 75
Rover unveiled its new “75” model in September 1949, and its appearance caused a sensation. It looked like nothing the company had produced previously, with an enormous trunk and the entire passenger compartment fitted within the wheelbase. Early cars… more»
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Elite Barn Find: 1976 Ford Gran Torino
The era of personal luxury coupes hailing from Detroit in the 1970s was not entirely dissimilar from the van craze of the same period. These were uniquely American conditions, as both segments were not so much born out of… more»
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Bubble Top Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
In 1961, if you liked the looks of the Chevrolet Sport Coupe with its “bubble top” styling, you had your choice of either a Bel Air or the more upscale Impala. But that wasn’t the case in 1962 when… more»
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Future Restomod? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Throughout most of its long run (1964-77), the mid-size Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates. During that period, the Malibu Sport Coupe would be the dominant series, accounting for more than half of production (if you include the… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1984 Pontiac Sunbird For $1k
The Sunbird was a subcompact offered by Pontiac from 1976 to 1994. The second generation was built between 1982 and 1987. Using a front-wheel-drive platform, the automobile was available in multiple body styles, including convertibles like this drop-top from… more»
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Rare Fiberglass Sports Car: 1952 Crosley Skorpion
Update 12/20/22 – The asking price of this fiberglass oddity has been nearly cut in half! Will that be enough to find it a new home though? Find it here on eBay. Thanks go to Barn Finds reader Sisuman…. more»
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Parked for Years: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
UPDATE: 12/19/2022: There are few things more frustrating than listing an object with good intentions, only to fall foul of a non-paying winning bidder. It is especially true when potential buyers don’t face the obstacle of a reserve. That… more»
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Reincarnation Time: 1954 Pontiac Hearse
Call me superstitious but I usually eschew covering a hearse – bad mojo in my book. I made an exception in the case of this 1954 Pontiac as I’m thinking to the future and what this vehicle can be,… more»
