Long-term ownership is a trait that some potential buyers prioritize when searching for a classic restoration project. This 1970 Chevelle SS 396 doesn’t disappoint on that front, having been part of the same family since 1972. It spent the… more»
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All Numbers Match: 1967 Jaguar XK-E
Originality and completeness count for something. Take this 1967 Jaguar XK-E for example. Yes, it’s a bit faded and worn-looking but, it appears to be very original and all intact. Best of all, it’s not suffering from the excessive… more»
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Second Chance: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
UPDATE 2/7/23: We last featured this car in February 2021, so two years have passed. The selling venue has changed (here on craigslist vs. eBay), but the location and dealer seem to be the same and the asking price… more»
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BF Auction: Mopar Powered Altered Drag Racer
If you’ve ever fancied trying your hand at drag racing but have found the prospect too daunting or expensive, this Altered could be the ideal solution. The seller believes that it was built during the 1990s and it has… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1961 Buick Electra 225
The Electra replaced the Roadmaster in 1959, becoming Buick’s top-of-the-line automobile through 1990. It saw six generations of production, including this second-gen convertible from 1961. We’re told this vehicle has been barn-stored for 50 years as the result of… more»
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Shrink Wrap Chevrolet? 1967 Caprice Coupe
This 1967 Chevrolet Caprice is a nicely optioned and pretty original car. It’s similar to the Impala except that it has the Caprice formal, boxy roofline, not the fast or slope-back design possessed by the Impala, though the new-for-1968… more»
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Exotic Shed Find? 1974 Porsche 914/4
We’ve seen many exotic cars sitting in barns over the last few years here, and whether a person considers a 1974 Porsche 914 “exotic” or not, it’s nonetheless a Porsche, which a lot of people think of when they… more»
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1 of 50: 1966 Dodge D-Dart
The Dodge Dart was largely a mundane compact car for most of the 1960s. But there were a few notable exceptions, like a 1969 Dart Swinger 340 or the 1966 D/Dart. If you’ve never seen a D/Dart, that’s because… more»
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Big Bad Orange Project: 1969 AMC Javelin
American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin (and AMX, which is more of a sports car with muscle). It was reasonably popular (by AMC standards) and lasted across two generations through 1974 (AMC… more»
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2 for 1 Garage Finds: 1961 Ford Galaxie
When the seller bought a house and some property, he/she got two old Fords thrown in for good measure. The “good car” is a non-running 1961 Galaxie Town Sedan (4-door), and the “parts car” may be its twin. If… more»
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950-Mile Barn Find: 2005 Chevrolet SSR
Among modern classic vehicles, there is a muscle car of sorts that is a bit of a sleeper in the marketplace. That would be the later edition of the Chevrolet SSR pickup truck, which was always a bit of… more»
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Rare Drop-Head Coupe: 1953 Alvis TC 21 100
Alvis Car & Engineering Co. was a British manufacturer from 1919 to 1967. While they built cars for civilian consumption, they also produced armored vehicles for the military. Here is a 1953 edition of the Alvis TC 21/100 Drop-Head… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1965 Ford Mustang
We see our share of First Generation Mustangs at Barn Finds, but this is understandable when you combine their high production totals with their ongoing desirability. Sometimes one stands out for the right reasons, as is the case with… more»
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23-Window Hippie Van! 1960 Volkswagen Type 2
The VW Type 2, aka Transporter or Microbus, was a popular van during the hippie movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Less often seen was the 23-window edition that comprised less than 10% of production. We understand it was… more»
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46 Years Same Family: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet reserved its “Tri-Five” convertibles for the upscale Bel Air models in 1955-57. They were consistent sellers, with production numbers across all three years varying by no more than 15%. The 1956 editions shared most of the same styling… more»
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Salvageable? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Project
Well, we’ve all heard of “Mopar Mania”, you know, an outrageous ask put up against what has become only a reasonable facsimile of a late ’60s/early ’70s Dodge or Plymouth. Mopar is not alone in this quixotic journey as… more»
