So what is a “Dauphine”? Well, Merriam-Webster says that a Dauphine is the wife of a Dauphin. OK, so what’s a Dauphin? Again, according to Webster, a Dauphin is the eldest son of a king. So somehow, we’ve gone… more»
Barn Finds
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Vintage Dune Buggy: 1962 Volkswagen Beetle
It’s amazing how many different shapes and sizes Volkswagen-based dune buggies came in. If there is someone out there who can pick off the different makes and manufacturers and the respective model names of the multitude of kits, they… more»
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Garage Find: 1985 Classic Motor Carriages Tiffany
The entire lineup of neoclassical kit cars is hard to keep track of, given how many different varieties of these rolling chariots of 80s excess were made. But the CMC kit – otherwise known as Classic Motor Carriages –… more»
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V8 British Bruiser: 1972 Jensen Interceptor
This may seem like an odd assessment. I view the Jensen Interceptor, such as this 1972 example, in three distinct segments. There’s the front, then the engine, and finally, the rear. Hold that thought, there will be more to… more»
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California Barn Find: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
What is it about those old-school California license plates that just conjure up images of forgotten West Coast classics? This 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 looks like it’s ready to rock in red paint with gold accents, and the rare… more»
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Parked Since 1969: 1955 Chevrolet 210
With the ever-growing popularity of Tri-Five Chevrolets, it is no surprise that potential buyers will be falling over themselves to bid when one hits the market. That is the case with this 1955 Chevrolet 210. It has been parked… more»
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Stored Since 1991: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is a looker, wearing what appears to be factory yellow paint over an Oyster interior. The seller reports that his father owned a Corvette restoration business and acquired this car out of Minnesota with plans… more»
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Rod Or Restore? 1946 Mercury Eight Convertible
This find seems to have the seller guessing a bit as to what year it is. The listing title refers to it as a ’46 but the text then references a ’46, ’47, or ’48. Further examination tells me… more»
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Parked in ’87! 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
After being dragged into the sunlight for the first time since 1987, this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 in Assonet, Massachusetts seeks a new buyer here on eBay. Rusty in places but highly complete and original, this H-code (351… more»
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Retired Race Car: 1974 Dodge Challenger
Could this 1974 Dodge Challenger be a remarkable find that’s held back by some less-than-great photos? It looks like it to me, as the seller notes this was their father’s race car that was put into the barn after… more»
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Tri-Power Yard Find: 1964 Pontiac GTO
Ford wasn’t the only one making noise with a new car in 1964. While they had the Mustang “pony car”, Pontiac was starting another craze with the mid-size muscle machine, GTO. Based on the Tempest/Lemans, the GTO (option package… more»
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Rare Color Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet built a lot of Chevelle Malibu sport coupes in 1972 – 212,388 of them, to be precise. But the seller believes this car could be 1 of 1 based on its original paint/vinyl top combination. It has a… more»
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Buried Alive 30 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Monza
The “Big 3” automakers all launched compact cars for 1960 and Chevrolet would take the proverbial road less traveled. The Corvair would have a rear-mounted, air-cooled six-cylinder engine, a format that would serve the nameplate for two generations over… more»
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Complete & Original: 1926 Ford Model T Coupe
Hiding away in this dusty barn is a 1926 Ford Model T Coupe that holds the promise of being a great restoration project. The owner purchased the vehicle several years ago at a farm auction with the intention of… more»
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Go Pack Equipped Project: 1969 AMC AMX
The AMX may be the holy grail of all AMC performance cars – unless you overlook the one-year wonders, The Rebel Machine or the S/C Rambler. It was the only GT-style, 2-passenger car to come out of the AMC… more»
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Parked For 18 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
The owner of this 1968 Mustang Convertible performed a fair amount of restoration work on the vehicle before he parked it in this barn. It has occupied this spot for 18-years, but the time has come for it to… more»
