After gas prices broke the 50 cents/gallon mark, folks realized that fuel economy was serious business. Ford touted the Granada as offering room for five in a smaller, more economical package than contemporary full-sized sedans. Furthermore, Ford compared the… more»
Barn Finds
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Original 322: 1954 Buick Century
The previous owner of this 1954 Buick Century passed away a few years ago, and it was then that the vehicle roared into life for the last time. It has been sitting ever since, and while the current owner… more»
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Take Me Home! 1953 MG TD Barn Find
It’s been almost sad to watch MG T-Series values drop as the folks that loved them when they were younger (both the cars and the people) age out of the collector vehicle market. On the other hand, that drop… more»
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50 Year Slumber: 1941 Chevrolet Sedan
Now this car is the very definition of the barn find, a 1941 Chevrolet two-door sedan that’s been sitting “in dry storage” since 1970. The car is in Martin, Georgia, and vendor Paul says it’s “all there,” “solid,” and… more»
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Carport Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Imagine driving by a carport for years, being aware that a car remains parked in the back with a tarp on it – and wondering what it was. Is it something worth owning? Is it a terribly common vehicle?… more»
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It’s Back! – Hemi In The Barn: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Update 3/13/20 – This ‘Cuda quickly disappeared after we featured it, but it’s back up here on eBay with a little more info. Apparently, the seller did some research and figured out that the car was re-bodied at some… more»
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Out Of The Barn Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some barn finds are often photographed in the “before” stage when they are first found and you’re left on your own to figure out what’s under the dust, boxes and assorted dreck. Every now and then though, a seller… more»
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Ground-Breaking Classic: 1936 Cord 810 Westchester
Emerging from this shed is a ground-breaking car whose styling is not only extraordinarily elegant but caused a media frenzy when it was unveiled at the 1935 New York Auto Show. The car in question is the Cord 810… more»
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1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Barn Find!
Cast aside and forgotten like a holey bucket, this 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 in Willow Park, Texas serves as a teaser for a collection of more than 20 classics up for sale here on Facebook Marketplace. Described as “unmolested,”… more»
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Slightly Salted: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop
The owner of this 1965 Chevrolet Impala is not in the least bit fazed by the rust that has afflicted the vehicle. It seems to be confined to a single area, and for the last 3-years, the owner has… more»
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54K Mile Warehouse Find: 1974 MGB GT
I have never owned an MG but I have fond memories of them as numerous people I know either owned or still own them. And the MGB-GT, closed body variant, is of particular interest to me. The GT has… more»
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200 MPH Club? Aluminum Austin-Healey Racer
Is your car quick, or is it fast? An odd question, some might think, but automotive enthusiasts know the difference references acceleration vs. top speed, respectively. This custom-bodied Austin Healey had one goal… go as fast as possible. Facts… more»
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Stored Since ’75: 1957 Austin Healey 100-6
This 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 seemingly has a great story that begins with being bought new in San Francisco as the new ride for a newly minted college professor. After a few years in California, it went to Kansas… more»
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Same Owner For 48 Years! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1969 Corvette had belonged to the same owner since 1971, but ill health means that it has not seen any use for the past few years. The time has come for it to head off to a new… more»
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Backyard Find: 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
The owner of this Pontiac was daily driving it up until the late ’90s when they purchased a new car. The Grand Prix was then parked near the back of their house and forgotten. At some point, they did… more»
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365HP Garage Find: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Before the Internet, stories of awesome cars left lingering in someone’s barn or garage circulated in neighborhoods, churches, and bars. After several iterations, the car became older, rarer, and remarkably improved in condition! If we didn’t love these stories,… more»
