The Mark series of Continentals from 1958-60 are some of the boldest designs and styling to come from Ford Motor Co. They were the largest unit-construction (“unibody”) automobiles ever built, alongside the “Squarebird” Thunderbirds at a brand-new manufacturing plant…. more»
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Two V8s Provided! 1965 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO is long credited with starting the mid-size muscle car movement in the 1960s. Though many now think the letters GTO stood for “gas, tires, and oil,” it’s an abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato (“grand tourer homologated”)… more»
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10-Year Stalled Project: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA
The difference between the 1967 Mustang GT and the GTA was the transmission – whereas the GT had a manual, the GTA had an automatic. Together, they would be a popular option, with more than 24,000 copies equipped either… more»
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Cadillac V8 Power! 1942 Lincoln Continental
For being such a limited production automobile, first-generation (1940-1948) Lincoln Continentals, such as this 1942 example, are frequent visitors here on Barn Finds. Today’s discovery is one of only 334 produced in the truncated war year of 1942 so… more»
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Running Ambulance Project: 1972 Oldsmobile 98
General Motors was a common source for large cars as commercial conversions in the 1960s/1970s. Like this 1972 Oldsmobile 98 which was professionally converted to an ambulance for use by the U.S. Air Force. It has benefitted from a… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1968 Pontiac GTO
While the car is a beauty, its provenance is a story unto itself. Folks, this is a genuine one-owner garage find, bought new in 1968 and left sleeping in the garage since 1978! This 1968 Pontiac GTO is located… more»
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Story: 11 Years to Find This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was a performance-oriented package on the Ford Mustang, introduced in 1969 and part of the line-up through 1978 (and again in 2003-05 and 2021). This is the story of a young fan of the Mach 1… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Ford Bronco
Whether we’re aware of it or not, most classic cars have led a life of adventure at some point. This 1971 Ford Bronco is no exception. It was stolen from its original owner many years ago and was only… more»
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Rare 2-Door Wagon: 1957 Mercury Voyager
Similar to the Rambler Cross Country, the Voyager was a line of pillarless hardtop station wagons offered by Mercury for 1957-58. They came with either two or four doors, but the 2-door was less practical and found fewer buyers… more»
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Story: Happy Ending! 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘cuda
Upon first glance, what you see here looks like a pretty harrowing sight- a 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda that has decades of crud all over it and hasn’t been moved since the eighties. And it’s not just your run of… more»
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Coach-Built Classic: 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
It isn’t every day that the opportunity presents itself to own a genuine coach-built classic, but that is what is on offer with this 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. It has been sitting for more than four decades, so returning… more»
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340 4-Speed Project: 1970 Plymouth Duster
On September 29, 1969, Plymouth rolled out a sporty new version of its popular Valiant model. With semi-fastback styling and available V8 power, the new Duster was designed to compete with the Chevy Nova, as well as popular compacts… more»
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Weather Worn Wagon: 1967 Chevrolet Impala
In the 1960s, no one offered more station wagons than Chevrolet. Within its full-size cars alone, each of the four series was represented: Biscayne, Bel Air, Impala, and Caprice. The Impala was the most popular and would include the… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1959 Buick LeSabre Convertible
Buick’s cars were all-new for 1959 and had new model names to boot. The LeSabre became the division’s entry-level automobile, followed by the Invicta and Electra. It was by no means stark and would keep its position in the… more»
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Hemi Orange? 1970 Dodge Super Bee
The Dodge Super Bee may have been one of Chrysler’s least popular muscle cars, being outsold by the Plymouth Road Runner and other Mopars of the era. But in 1970, out of 15,506 total Super Bee production, 1,268 copies… more»
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1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hardtop Barn Dweller
OK, the listing for this 1964 Oldsmobile F85 Cutlass starts out with, “No lowballers, no scammers, no phone codes, no shipper, just bring cash and see the car“. Well, I guess he got my attention…Nevertheless, I am interested in… more»
