Update 2/28/20 – This sweet California Special has resurfaced here on eBay. The old listing has been removed so we aren’t sure what it went for last time around. Hopefully, the reserve is set at a realistic amount because… more»
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Dusty But Solid: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The 1957 Ford Thunderbird was a significant vehicle for the manufacturer because it marked the final 2-seater built by Ford until the emergence of the EXP a ¼ of a century later. This particular 1957 model has been parked… more»
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Parked in 1996: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula
This 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula was discovered parked and forgotten in this shed by its current owner. It cut a pretty forlorn-looking figure, having sat unloved and neglected since 1996. It has now emerged from hiding and been returned… more»
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Rare Original: 1956 Mercury M250
These 1956 Mercury M250 trucks are already rare to begin with, just 6,959 were built in ’56, and this one has some features that make it even more unique, which we will discuss below. It is located in Sweet… more»
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Cave Find! 1968 Buick Riviera GS
Some back, I reviewed a ’66 Buick Riviera and I made reference to it as, what I thought, some of GM head stylist Bill Mitchell’s best work. A contributor advised that the inaugural Riviera year, 1963, was really his… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2
Sometimes here at Barn Finds we see cars that really raise some questions in our minds. This 1965 Mustang Fastback is a perfect example. Until recently it had been owned by the same family for its entire life. At… more»
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Special Find: 1952 Triumph Renown
If your first thought was “Looks sort of like a small Bentley” then you have the right idea. This is an exceedingly rare 1952 Triumph Renown, for sale here on craigslist and located about two hours from Los Angeles,… more»
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Untouched Since ’83: 1964 Porsche 356C
Update 2/26/20 – This one got bid up to $39k back in December but has resurfaced here on eBay. It’s listed by the same seller so we can only assume the deal fell through. From 12/26/19 – This 1964… more»
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The Z to Buy: 1971 Datsun 240Z
This 1971 Datsun 240Z was recently pulled out of storage where it had sat since 2004. The seller is a small hot rod shop that is listing the 240Z as-is right now, and may pull the listing down if… more»
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Documented 427 V8 Car: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Though it looks nothing like it did when it left the factory, this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is still a desirable example due to its original configuration and some remaining numbers-matching components. The Corvette left the assembly line wearing Silverstone… more»
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Parked For 10 Years: 1959 Pontiac Bonneville
After sitting in storage for the past 10-years, this 1959 Pontiac Bonneville will require a full mechanical check before it will be ready to hit the road once again. The good news is that not only does the vehicle… more»
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No Reserve and No Rot: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
This 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser certainly nails the patina look perfectly, but the seller wants us to go a bit deeper. That’s because despite the heavy coating of surface rust, there’s apparently no rust-through on the car, and the… more»
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Better On The Outside: 1972 Datsun 240Z
If you are looking for a car to rival the Roadkill Rotsun, look no further than this 1972 Datsun 240Z. This car does have a lot of rot, and rust, along with no documented miles and no VIN listed…. more»
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Parked Since 1990: 1974 Triumph TR6
When a no-reserve, inexpensive Triumph TR6 comes up I’m always paying attention. This 1974 model is listed for sale here on eBay and is going pretty cheap at the moment for just over $3,000 without a reserve. It’s waiting… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
In the early ’70’s I bought a ’67 SS396 Chevelle for $975. It had low mileage and was in great condition but it was just considered an old, used car at that point. I kept it for several years… more»
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1939 Studebaker Coupe Express Project
While not an absolute first, the 1937-39 Studebaker Coupe Express was one of the first pickups to be car-based; like the much later El Camino and Ranchero and in a similar fashion to Australian “utes”, a pickup bed was grafted… more»
