When Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957, it had a simple slogan: “More Than a Car! More Than a Truck!” Back then, pickups were mostly seen as work vehicles, not something you’d necessarily drive to church or take out… more»
Barn Finds
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Estate Find: 1950 Nash Statesman Super
Some enthusiasts fear that the stream of genuine barn finds will slow to a trickle before drying up entirely. If this Minnesota barn is any indication, that may not happen soon. Plenty of cars are hidden beneath covers and… more»
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Bush Find Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Apache
The “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955 to 1957 were some of the best-selling new cars of their day and remain in demand today. The Bel Air was the top series, and the seller has a 1956 Sport Sedan (aka 4-door… more»
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40 Years In A Barn: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1964 Corvette Convertible project is in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania and is available here on eBay. This is not a project for the faint of heart but considering the going price for one is between $41,100 and $54,900 it could… more»
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3-On-The-Tree! 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville arrived in 1957 as a special edition convertible of the Pontiac Star Chief. It became a series of its own in 1958 (adding a hardtop), and the car expanded beyond two doors in 1959 and remained a… more»
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Baby Nash: 1960 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a 2-seat subcompact car designed by Nash Motor Co. just prior to its merger with Hudson to form American Motors. While conceived in Kenosha, Wisconsin, it was produced in England by BMC/Austin. Titled as 1953 to… more»
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More Than A Taxi: 1966 Checker Marathon Wagon
When you think of Checker, you probably picture one of those old taxis, but the company built more than just cabs. Checkers also served as hotel shuttles and airport transportation, though station wagons like this 1966 Marathon were a… more»
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Rare L34 360HP: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Chevrolet replaced the famous 409 cubic-inch big-block V8 with the new 396 midway through the 1965 model year. A setup with 325 hp was standard with that engine in the 1965 Impala SS 396. As the seller’s car was… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
UPDATE – The seller fixed the tire, so they were able to drive the car! They’ve added a video of it going forward and reverse under its own power. In the 1960s, there was no shortage of massive cars… more»
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Plucked Chicken Wagon: 1962 Plymouth Fury
The 1962 model year was when Plymouth downsized its full-size cars due to a competitive miscue. The resulting styling earned the automobiles the nickname “plucked chickens” from its own designer, Virgil Exner. Sales were down as a result, and… more»
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Buried In The Garage: 1973 Triumph TR6
Life happens! As you can see from the picture, this 1973 Triumph TR6 has been sitting in a garage near Phoenix, Arizona for quite a while, accumulating debris from everything else going on. The seller has some other classic… more»
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Bubbletop Project? 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet redesigned its automobiles for the second year in a row in 1959. Many believe it was a competitive move because of the success Chrysler had with its Forward Look designs of 1957. However, it was also thought to… more»
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Original Plum Crazy: 1971 Dodge Charger
It can be hard to tell what you are buying when you purchase a genuine barn find. However, the seller hit the jackpot with this 1971 Dodge Charger. It isn’t pristine, but hidden beneath years of accumulated dust was… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1967 Ford Mustang
The hot new Ford Mustang set its own sales record in 1966, one that would never be repeated (607,000 units). The revised 1967 models would come close (472,000 copies), but competition had arrived, especially from the Chevrolet Camaro. The… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1947 Oldsmobile 66
“Great project car was running when parked about 20 yrs ago; it’s located in Alma, AR.” And that’s it – no more listing details or description; definitely not an effective way to sell a car! No worries, I’ll see… more»
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One Owner Heartland Survivor: 1974 Ford LTD
Ford rolled out the LTD in 1965 as a fancy version of the popular Galaxie 500. Early advertising compared its quiet ride with that of a Rolls-Royce. After more than 20 years of production, the LTD gave way to… more»
