While pre-1969 Mustangs currently hold the sweet spot of collectible value, the 1969 and 1970 model years follow closely behind. Besides, these cars weren’t sold to bolster some uptight collector’s IRA; they were meant to tear up the roads!… more»
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“As Is” Special: 1967 Ford Galaxie XL Convertible
Though at least one sale removed from reliable first-hand history, this 1967 Ford Galaxie XL Convertible appears to be in fairly solid shape. Offered here on eBay with a price of $8,000 or best offer, this black beauty never… more»
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New York Barn Find: 1969 Road Runner
Today, the highest horsepower variant of a given car often comes with the highest price tag. Along with the “big motor,” we expect leather seats, air conditioning, touch-screen navigation, and Bluetooth–so we can find out what our spouse needs… more»
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Nicely Optioned Hemi Coupe: 1955 Desoto Fireflite
Some cars just have certain buzz words that can attract any car enthusiast. For instance, Hemi, Coupe, and factory air conditioning certainly have gathered my attention and perhaps yours as well. There isn’t much info on this Desoto’s history,… more»
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Parked Since ’64! Dusty 1939 Plymouth Business Coupe
Thanks to Paul B. who found this 1939 Plymouth Coupe located in Westfield, Massachusetts and listed here on Western Massachusetts craigslist. I drove a 1940 Plymouth to Senior Prom about 20 years after this one rolled into a barn… more»
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Low-Budget Baby Lincoln: 1950 Lincoln EL
While probably *not* destined for a stunning factory restoration, this 1950 Lincoln EL sedan could easily become an upscale ’50 Mercury-style low-rider, and in-fact numerous such examples exist. It would also make a stunning “wedding car” in tuxedo black… more»
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Improved Car: 1926 Ford Model T Sedan
Ford Model Ts are great fun, and because so many of them were produced even today they can be had for a reasonable cost. This 1926 Model T is in good condition but will certainly need some work before… more»
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Front Wheel Frenchman: 1949 Citroen Traction Avant
A favorite in France, the Traction Avant was a well received and quite stylish auto available to the masses from 1934 to 1957 with nearly 760,000 cars built. This particular car appears as a garage find, although it would… more»
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Barnvedere: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere
Before anyone gets on the anti-four door train, let’s think about the positives. First of all, there is more room for friends. This means that you can comfortably take a full car load when you go out cruising! Secondly,… more»
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No Mice or Stink! 1972 Buick GS 455 Barn Find
This Buick may not look like much if the Dodge Charger Daytona (big wing, funny nose, and “look at me” stripes) is your idea of the quintessential muscle car, but Buick preferred to walk softly and carry a big… more»
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Space Age Barn Find: 1958 Lincoln Continental MKIII
It is more than clear that the “Space Age” was in full affect from looking at the styling and features of this Continental MKIII convertible. A little worse for wear after a long time spent in a barn, this… more»
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On Blocks Since ’85! 1956 Continental Derham
Is it redundant to put a Continental Kit on a Continental? Of course not! Lincoln’s Continental popularized the rear-mounted spare tire as a tasteful style element of the car’s posterior. So, while the 1956 and 1957 Continentals are not… more»
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Behind The Barn Find: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Barn finds come in three forms: good, bad, and ugly. All three kinds are exciting to the person who unearths them. Barn finds are also generally found inside a barn, shop, or warehouse. In this case this 1959 Corvette… more»
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Form Over Function: 1954 Ford Crestliner Victoria
At one time, restoring cars was far more popular than it is now. Having gone to the Antique Automobile Club of America car show in Hershey, Pennsylvania for a number of years in the nineties, I remember seeing acre… more»
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1947 Chevy Stylemaster Sedan
The Stylemaster was Chevy’s base trim level after the war. The design was carried over from the pre-war 1942 Master Deluxe. This old Chevy was driven until the 1970s and was retired with only 94,024 miles. In the 1970s there… more»
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Unmolested SS: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The pictures provided of this car aren’t going to win any awards, but after a paint job the car might! While at first glance this might just look like another worn-out 1987 Monte Carlo, upon further inspection this is… more»
