Some of the most well-known and sought-after cars today are the Tri Five Chevrolets. Over the 1955-57 model years, almost five million of them were built by General Motors. They came in three trim levels, the basic 150, the… more»
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Long-Term Storage: 1974 Lotus Elite
The Type 75 Lotus Elite shooting brake and its fastback variant, the Eclat, were released in 1974 as a replacement for the Elan 2+2. Like their predecessors, the Elite and Eclat had a fiberglass body mounted on a steel… more»
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Rare In The UK: 1977 Datsun 180B Mk II
Discovered hidden away in this shed in Chesterfield in the United Kingdom, is a Japanese car that is now a relative rarity on UK roads. It is a 1977 Datsun 180B Mk II, and while it is virtually complete,… more»
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Early US Export: 1960 Morris 850 Mini
The BMC Mini, initially available under both the Austin and Morris nameplates, was an instant hit when it arrived on the market in England in mid-1959. Exports to the US began in early 1960 where it was sold as… more»
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Arkansas Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
There’s no denying the popularity of Chevrolet and GMC’s 1967-1972 pickups, we cover them regularly and the short bed versions, in particular, are ascendant value-wise. The trend is starting to continue with the follow-on 1973-1987 generation. Well, how about… more»
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Dusty Driver: 1987 Buick Grand National
It seems that any examples of the 1987 Buick Grand National that we see here at Barn Finds broadly fall into two categories. Some are pristine time capsules, while others will need some significant work if they are to… more»
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Rare 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible!
Back in 1967, if you wanted the best of both luxury and sportiness, Pontiac supplied the Grand Prix. While this one is currently on jack stands in Torrance, California, the seller assures that it runs and drives and they… more»
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Forest Pony: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Did you know that those plastic model kits that you can buy at toy and hobby stores have several things in common with project cars? I know you’re now sitting there trying to decide if Adam has lost the… more»
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Sitting for 10 Years: 1987 Buick Grand National
The Buick Grand National is a car that seemingly continues to pop up for sale in a wide range of conditions, from barn find projects to cars with delivery miles only. This 1987 example is described as being the… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
While almost all of us know what a Biturbo is, the four-door Maserati variant appears far less frequently, known by its much more subdued name of the 425. This is an example of that turbocharged four door that’s been… more»
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45 Years of Collecting: Denver Collection Liquidation
When car collections come up for grabs, it’s always interesting to see what another enthusiast has made a point of squirreling away. This seller has decided to sell off the results of 45 years’ worth of collecting, and you… more»
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Incomplete Project: 1970 Chevelle SS 396
In 1970, the RPO Z25 option turned an ordinary Malibu into an SS 396 and perhaps 12% of Chevelles were ordered that way. But the numbers are much smaller when you break out just Canadian production, which was about… more»
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Owned Since ’61: 1958 Cadillac Convertible
Back in the 1950s, there were few production cars that came any bigger or more luxurious than a Cadillac. And if you owned one, it was a symbol to the world that you had “arrived.” The Series 62 was… more»
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3,500 Original Miles? 1982 Ford Mustang GT
The owner of this 1982 Ford Mustang GT claims that it could be the lowest mileage example of this model in existence today. He is claiming that the odometer shows 3,500 miles and that these miles are genuine. He… more»
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302 V8 Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Grande
After peaking in 1966 for annual sales (more than 600,000 units), Mustang production had dropped by half by 1969. But there was plenty of competition by then and the market was well saturated. To help stir interest, Ford came… more»
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No Reserve: 1951 Ford F3 Pickup
It isn’t unusual to find classic pickup project vehicles that require major rust repairs. That makes this 1951 Ford F3 a refreshing change because its rust problems are pretty minor. It has been parked in a barn since the… more»
