Planes are a funny thing, as they’re not all that different from a Rolls-Royce or a Lincoln when discovered in barn find condition. Extremely expensive to buy new with upkeep requirements that will make your eyes water, and extremely… more»
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Holy Bat Project! 1966 Batmobile Replica
The young and young-at-heart in the 1960s were captivated when Batman hit the television airwaves. It was a blockbuster hit in the ratings for a couple of years and I remember being glued to the TV every Wednesday and… more»
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End of the Line: 1958 Packard Hawk
After the merger of Studebaker and Packard in 1954, both brands continued to struggle for customers, especially Packard. The 1956 models would be the last built specifically by Packard, with the 1957-58 cars being rebadged Studebakers for the most… more»
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True Barn Find: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible
Although part of the line-up since 1955, the Fairlane became Ford’s intermediate-sized car in 1962. A couple of restyles later, the all-new 1968 models came out, looking a lot like the full-size Galaxie, just proportionately smaller. The Fairlane 500… more»
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Parked In 1976: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
The owner of this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup found it hidden away in a barn. The previous owner had parked it there in 1976, and it has only just been dragged out of hiding. This is a surprisingly solid… more»
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First Year GOAT: 1964 Pontiac GTO
First generation Pontiac GTOs are largely credited with popularizing the muscle car movement of the 1960s. It would be one of four similar cars launched by General Motors in 1964, but the GTO captured the most attention. From the… more»
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Military Spec Project: 1952 Jeep M38A1
Based on the story told on craigslist, it’s hard to tell exactly what happened to this delightful military-spec 1952 Jeep M38A1. The seller’s listing photos show a Jeep like this one in various stages of use, from wartime deployment… more»
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C1 Project: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Looking back, it’s hard to imagine that the first generation of the Corvette lasted 10 model years. Of course, it took a while for it to catch on and it was touch and go until 1956. 1962 would be… more»
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28k Mile 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 Show Car
I can’t be the only Barn Finds reader that remembers the ISCA “Hot Rod Show World” car shows that used to be held in major cities across the USA? Actually, it turns out, they are still held. This 1972… more»
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Airport Coach: 1961 Pontiac Catalina Safari
Given the attrition that occurs over 60 years, you don’t see all that many 1961 cars these days. But you almost never see one that was converted into a coach to transport passengers to and from the airport. Such… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1939 Lincoln KA Four-Door
And now, for a car that is a classic by any definition: this 1933 Lincoln KA is located in Winter Haven, Florida, and is listed for sale here on Hemmings for $12,000, negotiable. Many thanks to Boot for another… more»
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Plum Crazy! 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
From what we can piece together, this was an original 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T that was tagged for a restoration and the owner changed his mind after the work was started. Given that Challenger production was down in ’71,… more»
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Tri-Five Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
No production run of cars is likely more popular today than the 1955-57 Chevrolets, which became known as the Tri Fives. Out of nearly five million built, the rarest and perhaps most desirable today is the Nomad sport wagon,… more»
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Parked For 33 Years: 1951 Renault 4CV
The Renault 4CV was the French answer to the Volkswagen Beetle, and one of the cars that made motoring more accessible to the masses in post-WWII France. First available in its native country in late 1947, the 4CV went… more»
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RS/SS Optioned: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
General Motors joined the “pony car” frenzy in 1967 with both the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. And the Bow Tie guys put up some strong numbers in their car’s first outing at more than 285,000 units. Super Sport… more»
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Driven Into The Barn: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
When it comes to real-deal barn finds, it’s hard to say precisely when preserving the environment in which a long-forgotten project was found actually works against the seller. In the case of this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, I would argue… more»
