When the Ford Thunderbirds dropped the 2-seat format, they became known as “Square Birds” (1958-60). That generation was followed by the “Bullet Birds” of 1961-63. The next iteration, including the seller’s 1966 T-Bird, was sometimes dubbed the “Flair Birds”,… more»
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1 Of 4 Left? 1938 Cadillac LaSalle Gothic Hearse
Halloween will be here before you know it, and what youngster wouldn’t enjoy being chauffeured around their neighborhood in a hearse while trick-or-treating, especially when it’s a custom-crafted late-thirties LaSalle? The problem here is by no means the car,… more»
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72k Original Miles: 1967 Mercury Caliente
Some classics tick so many of the right boxes that it becomes challenging to identify their greatest attribute. That appears true of this 1967 Mercury Caliente. This gem presents superbly, has a V8 under the hood, and has only… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
Except for two years (1959-60), Chevrolet’s El Camino pickup was based on the mid-size Chevelle/Malibu (1964-87). That included the Colonnade era of GM intermediates (1973-77) that proved to be quite popular. Sporting new paint, we’re told this 1973 El… more»
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Drive Anywhere? 1961 Studebaker Lark VI
After the merger between Studebaker and Packard in the mid-1950s proved to be a dud, the company needed a new product savior. That turned out to be the Lark compact, which generated extra sales going into the 1960s. The… more»
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49k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Pontiac threw a party in 1979, and its Trans Am was the guest of honor. Ten years had elapsed since the first Trans Am graced showrooms, and the company produced a 10th Anniversary Edition to celebrate the milestone. Featuring… more»
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SS 454 Clone? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
General Motors’ successful quartet of mid-size cars was treated to a full redesign in 1968. Their popularity would continue for another five years until the era of the Colonnade models emerged. The seller’s 1968 Chevy Chevelle appears to be… more»
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Chopped And Dropped Luxury: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
We’ve featured several seventies Lincoln Mark series autos over the years at Barn Finds, many of which have been low-mileage or nicely preserved original examples. These cars were great offerings back when the personal luxury coupe was still flourishing,… more»
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Bright Drop-Top Rotary: 1991 Mazda RX-7 Convertible
Mazda’s second-generation RX-7 already had a loyal following, but the convertible variant brought open-air fun to the rotary party. This 1991 RX-7 convertible, finished in bright red with a black interior, features a 5-speed manual transmission and a power-operated… more»
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Grabber Blue 1970 Mustang Grabber
You could be forgiven if you mistook the 1970 Mustang Sportsroof above for a Boss 302. But something isn’t quite right. Weren’t those side stripes used on the ’69 Boss? Shouldn’t the ’70 Boss have stripes on the hood?… more»
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Original Paint: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Many enthusiasts place great importance on originality and a known ownership history when hunting for a classic to park in their garage. If you harbor those feelings, you may find this 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk very attractive. The… more»
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46K Original Miles: 1983 Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole
The Ferrari 308 features a profile that is instantly recognizable, capturing the essence of 80s sportscar motoring better than perhaps any other marque or model. While every manufacturer was impacted by the malaise era in some regard, the 308… more»
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20 Year Old Restoration: 1977 VW Beetle
Air-cooled Volkswagen Beetles are nothing new on the project/hobby car landscape. In fact, you could say they suffer from the sin of being familiar, and because of that, these charming Bugs rarely fly off the shelf once they come… more»
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1953 Siata-Ford 208S Cabriolet Speciale by Stabilimenti Farina
If last week’s Siata was too expensive for you, we have another entry vying for your wallet, at less than half price! Here at RM Sotheby’s is this unique 1953 Siata-Ford cabriolet, commissioned by Jimmy Mulgrew, a Ford dealer,… more»
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Upgraded 340: 1971 Plymouth Duster
We always appreciate input from our readers at Barn Finds. Whether it is via feedback or by providing leads to some fantastic classics, it is a simple fact that without you, this site would cease to exist. Therefore, I… more»
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Museum Quality: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
Hiding in this garage is a classic that could be something special. The seller states that this 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible is a museum-quality vehicle, and their supplied photos seem to support that. From its sparkling paint to… more»
