When you find a vintage Rolls-Royce or Bentley tucked away in a barn, the questions behind its existence tend to be more varied than that of a Mustang or similar muscle car-era discovery. Those questions are easily answered –… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino
This 1964 Chevrolet El Camino appears to have had an interesting past. Its previous owner worked on it in his barn for around 20-years, but sadly, he passed away. His family inherited it, but it remained hidden away for… more»
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1-Of-825: 1972 AMC Javelin AMX 401
Leave it to American Motors to think outside of the box. When they introduced their Javelin pony car for 1968, they also rolled out a GT-style, 2-seater of the same car (shorter wheelbase with rear seat removed). When the… more»
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Rare Schnellaster! 1957 DKW Auto Union Van
Before there was the minivan, and Audi for that matter, there was the Schnellaster F89 L from DKW which was part of Germany’s Auto Union. This FWD gem was offered between 1949 and 1962 and focused on getting the… more»
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Golden Goose: 1954 Hudson Hornet Special
The Hudson Hornet has a fascinating history and – to look at the car – you wouldn’t think it was the dominating make in the early years of NASCAR racing. 1954 would be the last year of the so-called… more»
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1968 Ford Galaxie 500XL 390 Fastback
Sandwiched between the Galaxie 500 and the LTD in 1968 was the Galaxie XL. Ford’s marketing people hyped the XL fastback as the “top choice for active people” with its sweeping good looks and powerful V8 choices. This ’68… more»
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Period Custom? 1949 Willys-Jeep CJ2A
Do you ever feel like sellers are missing a golden opportunity to properly list and/or promote their vehicle? This is one of those cases, as this 1949 Willys-Jeep CJ2S is listed with next to no information by a seller… more»
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Rusty Ragtop: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible
The Mustang got totally restyled for 1971, using the same Falcon platform that launched the popular car seven years earlier. By this time, the car had grown considerably from the original package, and every other manufacturer had jumped on… more»
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Brougham Find! 1927 Buick Model 51
OK, I’ll admit it, I like to make fun of the “Brougham” designation as it applies to cars. But I have to tell you, I thought it was a machination of the ’70s commonly found on massive two-door coupes… more»
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Yard Find: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There aren’t many sights sadder than seeing a classic car left to fend for itself, exposed to all that Mother Nature has to throw at it. This only intensifies when it is a vehicle like a 1964 Corvette “Fuelie.”… more»
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Maserati-Powered: Original Paint 1972 Citroen SM
Finding a car as part of an estate sale can be a hit or miss experience. If the vehicle in question went up for grabs because an owner simply grew old and passed away, there’s a decent chance of… more»
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California Shed Find: 1957 Chevrolet Wagon
This 1957 Chevrolet wagon appears to be a stalled project. As you can see, most of the trim and brightwork have been removed at some point, but more about that later. It can be found here on Facebook Marketplace… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1949 Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe
Squirreled away between a mountain of detritus, tools and some other cars is this 1949 Chevrolet Styleline four-door sedan. Ford’s complete remake for 1949 stole the automotive show and placed them front and center, but their crosstown rival, Chevrolet… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Barn Find
The Chevy Impala would have its best sales year ever in 1965, thanks in part to a successful redesign that carried the nameplate through 1970. The 2-door hardtop was always a popular choice and most came with a V8… more»
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Candy Apple Red: 1969 Ford Mustang 302
Still using the Falcon platform, the Mustang was completely restyled for 1969. But it retained all the styling cues that defined the car less than five years earlier. Perhaps the most noticeable change was the use of four headlights… more»
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Galaxie Bubbletop? 1961 Ford Starliner
The 1960-61 Starliner was akin to the “bubbletop” Chevies of the same era. Thin roof pillars and lots of glass. Ford only offered the Starliner for two years and it was decked out at the same level as the… more»
