The original owner of this 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite drove the car regularly before placing it in storage when it was less than two years old. It remained in hibernation until recently, when the seller revived it, returned… more»
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Restore or Window Art? 1966 Piaggio APE
As World War II was ending, Piaggio began building scooters in Italy. They extended the product line in 1948 with the APE (pronounced ah-pay), which was a small utility vehicle that used a Vespa front end and engine. This… more»
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Batmobile Pickup! 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Over the years, Ford and Chevrolet have always tried to outdo one another, or at least keep up. One example is the “coupe utility” or “gentleman’s pickup.” Based on their 2-door station wagon, Ford rolled out the Ranchero pickup… more»
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Desert Sun 40 Years! 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon
The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s cheapest station wagon. Offered between 1952 and 1974, it was usually a full-size wagon though it deviated for two years as a mid-size. As a 2-door wagon, it was a budget-minded companion to the… more»
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Smyrna Green Coupe: 1962 Porsche 356
This 1962 Porsche 356 has a few different storylines to its credit, beyond just being a barn find specimen. For one, it’s a very pretty color that we don’t often see: Smyrna Green, which is an absolute treat for… more»
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Drop Top Field Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1955-57 Chevrolets are some of the most talked about in collector circles. They were popular when new (selling nearly five million copies) and are still in demand today. Fortunately, the rather large quantities built do make them more… more»
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It’s Alive! 1923 Oldsmobile Sedan
Regarding this 1923 Oldsmobile Sedan, the seller states, “almost 100 years old“. Well, since the 2023 models are already out, I’d say this old gal has legitimately hit the century mark. Too bad Oldsmobile, itself, wasn’t as fortunate –… more»
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Kiddie Kar Replica: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible
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»
