The Edsel debuted with a lot of fanfare and hoopla in 1958 as Ford executives were convinced there was a need for a fourth brand in the company’s stable. But it turned out to be the wrong car at… more»
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Original Engine Included: 1972 Pontiac Trans Am
Originality can be a key consideration when assessing a classic car’s potential value. Overall condition, rarity, and desirability also factor into that equation. This 1972 Pontiac Trans Am is not 100% original, but returning it to that state may… more»
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1 Of 2? 1970 Shelby Mustang GT500
This ad is obviously meant simply as a starting point, a “Hello, there—anyone home?” type of thing, because with as little information as it has, who is going to buy the 1970 Mustang Shelby GT500 that it features? Someone… more»
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Surprise Powertrain! 1968 Fiberfab Valkyrie
Most of the kit cars that we come across are unfinished projects. Perhaps they were on the road at one point, in “almost finished” condition, but have been parked for one reason or another. This 1968 Fiberfab Valkyrie would… more»
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OHV V8 Powered 1954 Ford Country Squire Wagon!
Termite-proof is one way you could describe this 1954 Ford Country Squire. Still referred to as a “Woodie”, the last of the true wood components was used on the ’53 edition and even then it was just the trim… more»
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34k Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevette was a simple, basic, no-frills subcompact that – in 1976 – replaced the troublesome Vega that Chevy had been marketing since 1971. It would go on to sell nearly three million copies in 12 years, twice the… more»
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Last Of The Series: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
Studebaker introduced their Hawk series of autos back in 1956, with the car featuring four different available models and trim levels during its inaugural year, including the top-of-the-line Golden Hawk which not only offered elegant looks but also delivered… more»
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389 V8 Tri-Power: 1962 Pontiac Catalina
Unless you got your hands on one of the rare, race-ready Super Duty Pontiacs in 1962, the next best thing was a Catalina with a Tri-Power 389 engine. These engines were like the later 6-Packs at Chrysler, with 3×2-barrel… more»
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427 Tri-Power: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Although it isn’t original, this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has garnered some interest since the owner decided to part with the classic. It presents well, and the big-block V8 under the hood should pin the driver in their seat if… more»
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Not 1, Not 2, But 3 1968 Ford Torinos!
When I first saw the ad for this 1968 Ford Torino I thought it was an intriguing car–then I found out it comes with a complete parts car and another partial parts car! It’s listed for sale here on… more»
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Simply Spotless: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
We will occasionally see cars at Barn Finds where mere words don’t seem to do them justice. Such is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad. Its presentation is stunning, and it needs nothing but a new owner ready… more»
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Hatchback Survivor: 1974 Ford Pinto Runabout
By the late 1960s, all the U.S. automakers were cooking up ideas on how to compete with the surge of small, imported cars coming from Japan and Europe. Chevy was working on the Vega, AMC was planning to chop… more»
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Black-Plate Survivor: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
We’ve seen a few examples of the venerable Volkswagen Beetle recently at Barn Finds, and their condition has ranged from the drop-dead gorgeous to ones requiring plenty of TLC. This 1966 Beetle stands out for me because it is… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1952 Willys Aero Lark
Enthusiasts considering a first restoration project can find the prospect daunting. The thought of scraping and grinding away years of accumulated rust and welding in new steel can see many throw the entire concept into the “too hard” basket…. more»
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One Family Owned: 1948 Buick Roadmaster 2-Door Sedanet
Until recently, this 1948 Buick Roadmaster had belonged to the same family since the day it rolled off the showroom floor. It has spent more than twenty-five years in storage, but the seller revived it, ready to go to… more»
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Rebuilt 351: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
It is hard to think of any motoring experience more enjoyable than hitting the road on a sunny day behind the wheel of a classic convertible. That prospect becomes more tantalizing when the vehicle in question has a healthy… more»
