To borrow the opening line from a 1970 AMC ad, “Standing before you is the car you’ve always wanted.” Well, maybe it’s the car you never knew you’ve always wanted. Sent in by an anonymous Barn Finds reader, this… more»
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Dusty and Deflated: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL
The seller of this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL has several classics stashed in his garage that will not being seeing the road under his stewardship, so he’s decided to put each car up for sale. The Mercedes is one of… more»
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V12 Luxury: 1937 Packard 1508 Touring Limousine
In crime dramas of the period starring James Cagney and Edward G. Robinson, Packards like this are the getaway car–after the Tommy guns have said their piece. This is a 1937 Packard 1508 Touring Limousine with a 144-inch wheelbase,… more»
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BF Classified Find: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
A desirable two-door hardtop model, this 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe hardtop looks like a car that I would just maintain and drive as it looks now. It’s cool as heck (sorry for the strong language) (cough) and it would… more»
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Micro Car Survivor: 1960 Messerschmitt KR200
Car’s that develop a cult following don’t necessarily have to feature huge horsepower or unparalleled levels of luxury. The Messerschmitt KR200 is a perfect example. With less than 10hp at its disposal and pretty rudimentary passenger accommodation, it would… more»
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Hidden For 20 Years: 1961 Mercedes 220SEb Coupe
I’m not sure why people amass large collections of derelict cars, especially when they represent expensive-to-restore marques such as Mercedes-Benz. They’re just going to sit there, as this one did in the owner’s garage in Dayton, Ohio for more… more»
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Barn Found Blazer Edition: 1967 Ford Mustang
The word “Blazer” is not one that many people associate with FoMoCo, but in this case, it’s legit. This one is fresh from the barn, and is up for sale, right now, here on craigslist in Olathe, Kansas –… more»
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Road Runner Aspirations: 1969 Plymouth 383 Satellite
Well, it’s not a Road Runner but it has Road Runner leanings. This 1969 Plymouth Satellite has a mish-mash of Road Runner and Satellite trim and underhood motivation more closely representative of the former. It’s not a clone and… more»
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Parked For 38 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible
Some storage environments can be better than others, but the barn that this 1966 Chevelle Malibu Convertible has spent the past 38-years in must have been close to perfect. That would explain why it has remained so clean and… more»
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Cheap Cat Second Chance: 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible
You can hear the frustration in the seller’s voice coming through the words of this listing, evidently posted for a second time after the first winner failed to follow though with payment. That’s a serious frustration, especially when you… more»
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1961 Ford Thunderbird – “Still in the Barn”
As you can tell from the years of dirt and debris on this car, it has been stored in this barn for a long time. In fact, the seller says it is still in the barn! It can be… more»
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Lean-To Find: 1953 International R112 Pickup
OK, enough of this manufactured, “I’ve worked really hard” look or an invitation to “Check out my perfectly applied body shop patina”; here’s the real, worn deal. Parked in a lean-to in Ramsey, Minnesota for the last twenty years… more»
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Hardtop Wagon: 1957 Buick Caballero
If I had to pick just two car styles I’m drawn to, it would be the 4-door hardtop and the station wagon. Thankfully, Buick was one of the manufacturers in Detroit who successfully combined those styles, as seen here… more»
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Hot Rod Potential? 1937 Ford Tudor Sedan
Ford’s sales literature called the 1937 Ford “The Universal Car,” and its design certainly stands the test of time. This 1937 Ford Tudor Sedan in Redmond, Washington needs extensive work in the left rear, but this classy classic deserves… more»
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Old School Custom: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
The owner refers to this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air as an old school hot rod build that has been parked for at least the last 20-years. It could benefit from a cosmetic restoration, but the next owner will at… more»
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Parked In ’78: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Some project cars will only take a few weekends of tinkering in the shed before they are ready to be driven and enjoyed. For others, the process is a little more, shall we say, involved. That is certainly the… more»
