Said to have been parked in 1969, this 1951 Chevrolet pickup is purportedly a true barn find. With a level of dust that is hard to fake, it appears to have come from decades of storage. Found here on… more»
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Texas Cruiser! 1963 Oldsmobile Fiesta Wagon
Call me an amateur but I couldn’t identify this car from the side or rear. Beyond 50 feet I’d have to see the front clip to recognize it as an Oldsmobile, and that rarity leads to great conversations in… more»
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Safety Not So Fast: 1952 MG TD
When American servicemen ventured overseas to fight in World War II, they discovered something unexpected: sports cars. In America, there had been a few examples of vehicles that could fall under such a classification. Unfortunately, they were rather expensive… more»
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A Deal On A Deluxe: 1940 Ford Sedan
Prewar cars over the past years have commanded a high price at auction. While is right on the cusp of prewar, the 1940 Ford Deluxe brings a healthy price when crossing the block. Depending on condition and variant, an… more»
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1 of 60! 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ Hurst Edition
Considering its power sunroof, power brakes, power seats, power trunk release, powerful 455 cid engine, and the power of the “Hurst” name, it might seem amazing that this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ Hurst Edition in Shelby, North Carolina… more»
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Parked For 25 Years: 1971 Pontiac GTO
This isn’t just any old Goat. This baby is loaded up. The list of options includes power steering, power brakes, power windows, air conditioning, cruise control, remote side-view mirror, light group, limited slip differential, automatic transmission, vinyl top, and… more»
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How Much Is Dust Worth? 1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88
There’s always a bit of debate about how much monetary value the “barn find” designation adds (or doesn’t) to a collector car. In the case of this admittedly very nice looking 1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom Holiday coupe, the… more»
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Rusty Torque Monster! 1970 Buick GS 455
Were this car in good running and driving shape (which it is not), it could easily be mistaken for a gutless overweight dinosaur, but nothing could be further from the truth. Buick engineered the 455 cid V8 to “Light… more»
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Be The Prince: 1970 Chevrolet Bel Air
Large sedans were common on American Highways in the early 70’s. Most stereotypes of American automotive bliss are large sedans. That is no exception for this 1970 Chevrolet Bel Air. This example is blue paint with blue interior and… more»
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The Other Spider – 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider
FIAT’s 124 Spider likely ranks as the most recognizable American FIAT, making this 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider in Goleta, California a more interesting and unusual find. The economical rear-engine 850 came to America as a coupe or Spider… more»
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Barely Modified! 1957 Chevrolet 150 Two-Door Sedan
Arizona and New Mexico top the list for unrestored classic cars with minimal rust. Hot dry air and infrequent rain go a long way to preserving steel. Plastic and rubber parts may distort and disintegrate in the brutal heat,… more»
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Mini Muscle Barn Find: 1972 Opel Manta Rallye
Made by German company Opel and brought to the United States with General Motors in the ’70s, these cars are hard to come by these days. This car was stored away for 25 years by the original owner and has… more»
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Surf’s Up: 1947 Buick Super Woody Wagon
Somewhere someone is going to read the next sentence, hyperventilate, and then pass out! When I saw this car the first image that popped into my head was of a woody wagon parked near a beach with a surfboard… more»
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California Convertible: 1950 Ford V-8
This unrestored original 1950 Ford convertible, located near Phoenix, AZ, is listed here on Craigslist for the reasonable price of $13,000. For a variety of reasons, Ford Motor Company wasn’t doing well financially in the late 1940’s. Some people… more»
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Needs Some Lovin’ – 1957 Lincoln Premiere
I sat down a while back and worked out that over the years I have managed to clock up over 1,000,000 miles behind the wheel here in Australia. In that time the number of Lincolns of any description that… more»
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Stored Over 50 Years: 1934 Studebaker Dictator
After being held up in a barn for over 50 years of dry storage, this 1934 Studebaker Dictator has finally seen the light of day. The seller claims he needs to sell it because he no longer has a… more»
