For a glorious postwar period of about five years’ duration, the beautiful American fastback ruled the road. Its time was brief; the “hardtop convertible” was popularized by General Motors in 1949 and roofs were never quite the same after… more»
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Low-Mile SUV Project: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer
Here’s a classic square-body SUV waiting for the right owner: a 1987 Chevrolet Blazer, listed here on craigslist in Waynesville, NC. The pictures show a complete and mostly original truck that has clearly been sitting for a while. The… more»
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GLHS #170: 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger GLHS
At the time, Car & Driver magazine called the Shelby Charger GLHS “…crude but effective”, and that is likely a fair summation of most turbocharged Chrysler products from the 1980s. These were impressive machines out of the box in… more»
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Southern Targa: 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera
When buying a vintage or collector car, it’s important to get a few fundamentals right: first, if you’re interested in selling it down the road, buying a car with a strong following should be a priority. Second, history –… more»
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Exceptional Driver: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Convertible Tribute
The problem with buying a Shelby Mustang is that even rough examples can be expensive. However, when you are talking about a 1969 GT350 Convertible presenting as nicely as our feature car, values easily climb into six-figure territory. That… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The current owner of this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette performed a ground-up refurbishment that has left this classic looking as pretty as a picture. I don’t classify it as a restoration due to changes that were made during the build…. more»
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Special Order 440: 1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Are all classics created equal? That’s a loaded question to which there is no definitive answer. Regardless of what badge it wears, those who advocate for a particular vehicle will rightly identify some attribute that lifts it a rung… more»
Longtime Owned: 1989 Chevy Suburban 3/4 Ton 4×4
Here’s a classic workhorse with a story: a 1989 Chevrolet Suburban 3/4 ton, listed here on craigslist out of Ladysmith, Virginia. The seller has owned this truck for over 25 years, and it’s been a faithful companion for fishing… more»
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Totem Pole Topper: 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe
We don’t encounter early fifties Pontiacs all that often on BF, so when I spied the listing for this 1953 Chieftan Deluxe convertible, it quickly caught my attention. And, it’s just not the rarity of this model, it’s the… more»
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Almost All Original: 1964 Ford Fairlane Sedan
You’ll find a little hypocrisy anywhere you go in life, and the car world is no exception. Every day on Barn Finds, I ogle interesting once-common-but-now-nearly-extinct sedans such as this 1964 Fairlane, and then I go home to my… more»
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Heritage-Certified Classic: 1966 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Few cars have achieved the iconic status of the Jaguar E-Type, and even fewer examples check the right boxes for collectors the way this one does. Now up for grabs here on eBay is a 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series… more»
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Rare T-Type: 1989 Buick LeSabre
Finding your identity is a journey all of us go on, to some extent, and throughout the 1980s and 90s, many GM brands struggled to find the right mix of products and brand to appeal to customers. However, there… more»
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Runs Mid 12s: 1969 Chevrolet C10 Sleeper
For those seeking a way to go fast without breaking the bank, this 1969 Chevrolet C10 seems like a good bet, plus you also get the convenience of a pickup. This one is more go than show, but it… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series II
When Sunbeam designed the Alpine, its target market was North America. It adopted many of the styling cues preferred by those buyers, with the car’s appearance similar to a smaller version of the Ford Thunderbird. This 1960 Alpine is… more»
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One Family Sedanette – 1948 Cadillac Series 61
Before the 1950s virtually terminated automotive fenders, Cadillac and others eliminated front fenders with designs like this 1948 Cadillac Series 61 Coupe. This semi-fastback body style is often called “Sedanette,” a phrase used in the car’s description. This running,… more»
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One-Family-Owned 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The other day, I attended the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race at the Mid Michigan Motorplex in Stanton, Michigan, and I saw a green 1969 Nova SS with a 396 and base hubcaps run the quarter mile in the high… more»
