Try as it may, that thick layer of dust can’t hide the beautiful lines of this 1964 Corvette coupe. It has been sitting neglected for 30 years but is now offered for sale here on Hemmings for an asking price… more»
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35 Year Slumber: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sedan
The ad does not give us much information on this one, but it looks like a solid car. The seller writes: ” This has been sitting in my garage for 35 years. It ran when it was put in,… more»
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Yeah; It’s Got a Hemi! – 1968 Hemi Road Runner
Just when we think that SURELY all the real Hemi muscle cars have been found and restored, we discover one like this 1968 Plymouth 426 Hemi Road Runner. Located in Pipersville, Pennsylvania, this highly desirable Mopar could be considered… more»
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A Bit Different: 1965 Acadian Beaumont Convertible
Writing for Barn Finds has taught me one really important lesson: No matter how much I think that I know about cars, there’s always something new to learn. I write these articles and I do make mistakes. Some are… more»
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Canadian Garage Find! 1964 Pontiac GTO
After 30 years in a garage, this first-year GTO found itself rudely dragged into the harsh Canadian sun for a photo shoot. The 1964 Pontiac GTO has been called “the original muscle car” after Pontiac’s 389 cid GTO bent… more»
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14 Year Slumber: 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster
Here is a real rarity in the Jeep family: A 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster for sale on Craigslist in Tuscola, Texas for $15,900. And it looks like the seller was so excited with his barn find, he couldn’t wait to… more»
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One Owner Barn Find: 1964 Lincoln Continental
Said to be a one owner car, this 1964 Lincoln Continental looks like a great project. With its rear suicide doors, massive hood and trunk, these cars are legendary. This particular car can be found here on eBay with a… more»
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Endura Delete: 1968 Pontiac GTO
Chrome was still stylish back in the late 1960’s. Maybe that’s why the original purchaser of this 1968 GTO opted to delete the Endura front bumper in favor of the chrome version that was standard on the Lemans. We’ll… more»
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Highway Patrol? 1965 Dodge Polara 413 CHP
Unlike Americans, our Australian friends appreciate a fast, comfortable sedan. In the USA it takes something more interesting to draw attention to a sedan, such as its former use as a police interceptor. This 1965 Dodge Polara in Tehachapi,… more»
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Needs Headlight Tubes?! 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
What other car looks like a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado? This specimen, listed here on Dallas, Texas craigslist, would look at home in a Sci-Fi movie set anytime between 1990 and 2090. Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder,… more»
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Pretty In Pink? 70 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 4-Speed
The folks at Dodge decided they wanted to go Trans-Am road racing with a muscle car. The idea of taking a muscle car and adding heavy duty suspension and fat tires must have seemed like a good idea at… more»
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1 Of 56! 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 4-Speed Convertible
It takes a special breed of fun-loving patriot to order up a flashy Cougar convertible with the sporty XR7 package, plenty of power options, and a four-speed stick-shift. Dealers love buyers with a bank account big enough to indulge… more»
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Dandy Dusty Barn Find: 1951 Chevrolet Pickup
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»
