Think back on the trajectory we’ve come along such that a 1986 model Chevrolet Camaro is now a treasured barn find. Way back when, that status was reserved for cars of the 1960s. Then suddenly everyone had to have… more»
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Sport Coupe Project: 1970 Chevrolet Malibu
Continuing its trend from prior years, the Malibu Sport Coupe would be Chevelle’s most popular model and body style in 1970. It represented two-thirds of production, excluding Monte Carlo’s and El Camino’s. That large population speaks to why so… more»
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Estate Sale: 1963 Jaguar E-Type
This 1963 Jaguar E-Type has been the benefit of quite a bit of work, but we don’t know exactly how recently. Unfortunately, the car is being sold as part of an estate; the seller states that it is a… more»
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‘Cuda 318 V8? 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Chrysler saw demand for both of its “pony car” offerings fall off after 1970. That was due – at least in part – to higher insurance premiums on performance models and a detuning of engines after 1971 for lower… more»
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335,000 Miles! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
This may be the highest mileage Chevrolet we’ve seen here on Barn Finds over the years. We’re told this 1969 Camaro has its original drivetrain and the V8 engine has been rebuilt twice to keep it going. It’s going… more»
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Just Out of the Barn! 1930 Plymouth Model U
Chrysler launched the Plymouth brand in 1928 as a means of competing against Chevrolet and Ford in the “low-priced” segment of the auto market. It would be Chrysler’s highest-volume seller well into the 1990s. The Model U Plymouths of… more»
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Parked For 40 Years! 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
Many people didn’t realize it then, but the First Generation Oldsmobile Toronado was one of the most important vehicles developed by any American manufacturer. It wasn’t its styling that set it apart, but its groundbreaking drivetrain configuration. The Toronado… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
If the service sticker is an accurate indication, this 1966 Mustang has resided in this barn since 1982. For a desirable classic, that represents too many years of inactivity, and it deserves to be returned to active service. However,… more»
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Street Rod Projects: Trio of 1930s Fords
The Ford Model B (and its variants) replaced the Great Depression-era Model A in 1932. They are significant because they were the first to use Ford’s new flathead V8 engine and proved popular as modified street racers. The seller… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
If you worked on the Ford assembly in the mid-1960s, you didn’t get much rest. And probably had more overtime than you wanted. From mid-1964 through the end of the 1966 model year, Ford built an unbelievable 1.3 million… more»
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Pair of 1950s Hemi Barn Find Chryslers!
The Imperial was Chrysler’s most luxurious car in the 1950s and the “Letter Series” Mopar was Chrysler’s first foray into the performance arena. The seller here has managed (through a lien) to come across one each of those unique,… more»
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Step Side Barn Find: 1977 Chevrolet K10 4×4
Step side and a short bed? Few words have more meaning for a fan of pickups from the 1970s and 1980s. The fan base that loves vintage K10s will be all over this one (or should be, at least)… more»
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Small Block Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro had a lengthy production run, from 1970 to 81. In the early years, annual changes would usually be few, so the 1973 models looked a lot like the 1972s. This ’73 edition… more»
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Out Of The Barn! 1954 Triumph TR2
Somewhere during April or May of 1954, this early Triumph TR left the Coventry factory of the Standard Motor Company. One of only 8,636 manufactured between 1953 and 1955, the TR2 was a revelation for Triumph enthusiasts, being a… more»
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Parked in 1977! 1967 GTX Convertible
Few things are more disheartening than having a classic car damaged due to another person’s inattention or negligence. I speak from bitter experience on the subject, as would the previous owner of this 1967 Plymouth GTX Convertible. Following a… more»
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Pre-Auction Sale: Classic Car Collection in Pennsylvania
Over the last few years, we have been flagging a series of craigslist ads from the Bangor, Pennsylvania area with what looks like an entire warehouse full of vintage American cars and trucks. The seller would disperse a few… more»
