Despite their futuristic appearance, the third-generation Thunderbirds (1961-63) weren’t the big sellers that Ford was hoping for. So, the personal luxury cars were designed for 1964 and the public responded favorably by purchasing 50% more automobiles than the year… more»
Barn Finds
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Update – Utah Barn Find: 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
UPDATE 01/09/2022: It seems that some owners are nothing if not persistent when it comes to the question of selling a classic car. That is the case with this 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville. This marks the third time this… more»
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No Reserve! 1967 Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe
If you were to compile a list of desirable British sports cars, the Jaguar E-Type would be close to the top of that list. It offered performance that was a match for anything produced by Ferrari at the time,… more»
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Rare Plum Mist Color: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Many consider that the Pontiac GTO started the muscle car movement of the 1960s, but there are other candidates to consider, like the 1950s Chrysler Letter-Series. Regardless, a ton of these autos were built before the craze waned in… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1972 Chevrolet Impala
The fifth generation of the Chevy Impala (1971-76) was the last for the really “big” cars, proportions-wise. They would be downsized (or is it better to say rightsized?) for 1977 to be more practical for fuel consumption. The 1972… more»
Hydra-Matic Transmission: 1956 Chevrolet 3800 Series
Chevrolet’s trucks were all-new for 1955, dubbed the Task-Force Series. Built through 1959, they replaced the Advanced Design Series and featured things like a wraparound windshield, a first for the truck industry. Built on the Stake portion of the… more»
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Montana Truck: 1976 GMC K1500 Sierra 4×4
What a great-looking truck. Being a Montana truck since it was bought new there in 1976, it appears to be better preserved than if it would have been a couple of states east of there where tons of road… more»
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No Reserve Patina Pickup: 1948 Chevrolet 3600
This 1948 Chevrolet 3600 amply demonstrates the desirability of classic pickups. Since the owner listed it for sale, it has already received an impressive twenty-five bids. People are obviously taken with what it offers, and it is easy to… more»
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Rarest of C3s? 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The C3 (third generation, “Mako Shark” era) Corvettes had a 15-year run between 1968-82. The 1970 models were the least produced of the generation due to a labor strike in the Spring of 1969. The seller’s 1970 ‘Vette is… more»
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429 V8 Project: 1970 Mercury Cyclone
Throughout the late 1960s, the Cyclone was Mercury’s mid-size performance car, sandwiched between the Cougar and Marauder. The fourth and final generation of the auto was built between 1970-71 and a 429 cubic inch V8 – like we’re told… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT Z28
Adverse weather conditions can exact a heavy toll on classic steel. This 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT Z28 graphically demonstrates that. The owner is candid about its overall condition, and as you will see, it will take a dedicated buyer… more»
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383/4-Speed Project: 1967 Plymouth Satellite
Plymouth’s B-body platform was assigned to their intermediates in the late 1960s and the Satellite was the top-of-the-line model (along with the performance edition, GTX). During 1965-67, the Satellite was only available as a 2-door hardtop or convertible and… more»
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Rare 1964 Porsche 356C Barn Find
When the owner says this 1964 Porsche 356C for sale here on eBay in Chattanooga, Tennessee “needs a complete restoration,” you better believe it. Bidding is at $8,600, but that doesn’t meet the reserve. This is a rare find… more»
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Best Offer Garage Find: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia
It’s rare to find a good deal anywhere in the vintage sports car marketplace, but this garage find 1967 Alfa Romeo Guilia may be one of the first we’ve seen in a while. The seller claims it belongs to… more»
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Last of the Tailfins: 1961 Chrysler Newport
Two styling cues helped distinguish the 1961 Chryslers from the year before and the year after. They had slanted dual headlights instead of horizontal ones as with the ‘60s, and the wild tailfins of the “Forward Look” Chrysler products… more»
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#111 Off The Line: 1960 Ford Ranchero
Ford launched the first “gentleman’s” pickup in 1957, a truck based on a car platform (2-door wagon). After selling 45,000 copies in three years, they went in a different direction for 1960 – basing it on the new Falcon… more»
