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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Rust-Free Survivor: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
The folks from Lansing certainly built some nice cars, didn’t they? The Cutlass Supreme was their fancy intermediate, and in 1971 when this convertible emerged from the Oldsmobile plant, it was on the cusp of becoming America’s favorite car…. 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»
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Starter Classic: 1968 Saab 96 V4
Saab’s 96 arrived in 1960 as a two-stroke passenger car with a bullnose grille not much different than its older sibling, the 93. But in 1965, the 96 began a metamorphosis, with its engine bay lengthened and its radiator… more»
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42k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1
Originality is often a key consideration when assessing the relative worth of any classic. This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is a prime example of that philosophy, retaining its factory paint and interior. Adding to its appeal are the odometer reading… more»
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Factory T-Top: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
One of the disadvantages of owning a black car is that the interior can become stifling on sunny days. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t like to hit the air conditioning button under such circumstances, removing the… more»
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289/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible
Choosing an appropriate project candidate is often challenging, but this 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible deserves more than a passing glance. Its mechanical specifications promise respectable performance with scope to extract performance gains from the V8 under the… more»
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L79/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The listing indicates that this beautiful 1967 Chevrolet Corvette has 68,000 miles on the clock, but, incredibly, it has only accumulated around 5,000 of those since 1976. It is an extremely tidy survivor, and if the odometer reading doesn’t… more»
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Running Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Townsman
Chevrolet made a lot of noise in 1955 with a full range of all-new cars available with GM’s optional first V8 engine since 1918. The 210 was the mid-level Chevy that offered a few more creature comforts over the… more»
