Back in 1955, Chrysler decided they needed a new, separate marque to be truly competitive with both Lincoln and Cadillac. While the name “Imperial” had been used on various Chrysler models since 1926, 1955 was the first year it… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
It seems to be a fact of life that most examples of the Jaguar E-Type that we see here at Barn Finds fall into two distinct categories. They can be beautifully restored or preserved classics, or they tend to… more»
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1966 Ford Mustang Fastback Barn Find
Don’t let the dusty and tired exterior fool you because this 1966 Mustang Fastback 2+2 has a lot to offer its next owner. It needs some work, but this car is a rock-solid classic that would make an excellent… more»
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Buried Treasure: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
I have been asked many times whether I believe that the day will come when classic finds in sheds and barns will ever end. My answer is that I doubt it. There is no doubt that there are some… more»
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Rolling Project: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
A year after the debut of the Chevy Corvair, other GM divisions joined the compact car fray with their “senior compacts” (slightly larger automobiles). Sharing the same new platform, Oldsmobile launched the F-85 and it would only be offered… more»
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Dusty Barn Find: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
The original Volkswagen Beetle was conceived as an affordable “people’s car,” but World War II got in its way, and series production didn’t commence until 1947. When production finally ended in 2003, an astounding 21.5 million Beetles had plied… more»
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Sublime Survivor: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 4-Speed
The classic car scene will always throw up some questions that may never be answered. For instance, why would someone park a desirable car like this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T back in 1982 and then leave it to sit… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Peering out of this barn is one of the most iconic cars to roll off an American production line in the 1950s. It is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, and it is also a project that has been sitting… more»
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Weather-Worn Woodie: 1950 Ford Station Wagon
While a restored station wagon with wood body panels can be a thing of beauty, they weren’t terribly profitable for the car companies that offered them. They were expensive to build and required a lot of hand-assembly. Ford stuck… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang A-Code
With only two prior owners, this Mustang is close to being road-ready again after years of storage. It’s a numbers-matching car, including the A-Code 289 4-barrel V8 that runs good with some unfinished business. We’re told the body is… more»
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Shorty Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The Chevy Impala would hit record sales in 1965, accounting for more than 800,000 of the company’s full-sized automobiles. And the Super Sport played a big role in that as either a 2-door hardtop or convertible. However, there were… more»
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C1 Suvivor: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Based on a well-received concept vehicle, the Chevy Corvette debuted for 1953 and would remain largely unchanged for its first three years except for a V8 becoming available in 1955. Only 300 copies would be built for the first… more»
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Pair of Projects: 1973 Datsun 240Z
While Nissan had been trying to get a foothold into the U.S. as early as the late 1950s, it was the 240Z sports car that helped them cross the hurdle. Introduced in the U.S. for 1970, sales of the… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When you see a classic like this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro sitting up to its floors in leaf litter, that is usually not a great sign. When the area has a general appearance that suggests that it has been pretty… more»
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Well Optioned Mopar: 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440-6
When it comes to old Mopars (or any muscle car, really), the options list can make all the difference when assigning value. Throw into it rare features like colors and upgrades and the price can climb even further. This… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1956 Studebaker Power Hawk
Studebaker built a series of “family sports cars” between 1956-64 that carried some form of the name Hawk. This involved no less than eight models which were offered as 2-door, 4-seat coupes, with or without door posts. The Power… more»
