Some cars aren’t necessarily super desirable but are so useful as an easy-to-own classic that they just make sense to buy. My brother just bought a 1978 Ford Thunderbird on a whim and he’s getting way more enjoyment out… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
The Burt Reynolds movie Smokey and the Bandit debuted in May 1977 (the same month as Star Wars). One of two things happened that summer: either the hot black Pontiac Trans Am helped sell movie tickets (and popcorn) or… more»
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Resto-Modded Tin Top: 1987 Suzuki Samurai
A few days ago, I had flagged a clean Suzuki Samurai in Maine for writing up here on Barn Finds. Wouldn’t you know, the truck was gone within a few hours. It was a fair price but not a… more»
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4,209 Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
One thing I’m always excited to see from our readers is when they submit a listing for a non-mainstream platform, something other than eBay or craigslist. Why? Well, sometimes there are some hidden gems that may represent a great… more»
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Ready to Roll: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special
Unlike Ford, which historically preferred to dish out one model at a time into the marketplace, General Motors was all about providing a vehicle for every aesthetic and every job. GM used marketing to position its product along the… more»
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Low Mileage Sport Van: 1986 Chevrolet G10
The seller calls this 1986 Chevrolet G10 Sport Van a former barn find that has clearly been revived. It looks like it just stepped out of a trucking or vanning magazine left on the newsstand in 1975. With flares,… more»
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Tin Wood Wagon: 1951 Pontiac Eight
Like other divisions of General Motors, Pontiac rolled out new post-war cars in 1949. While the only badging on the seller’s wagon says Pontiac Eight, the simple VIN doesn’t tell us much more. P = Pontiac, MI assembly plant;… more»
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Lux-Economy 1966 Rambler American 440 Convertible
“Well there’s something I hadn’t thought of.” This went through my head when I saw the ad for this 1966 Rambler American 440, another good catch by tipster TJ. It’s available here on eBay for a starting bid of… more»
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406 Tri-Power: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
During the 1960s, two technological races were capturing the imagination of the American public. The first was the space race, as the US battled the USSR to set the first person on the moon. The second was the horsepower… more»
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409 V8 4-Speed! 1964 Chevrolet Impala
This 1964 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe is an exceptionally clean automobile that has likely been restored, although the seller makes no such reference. It has Chevy’s fabled 409 cubic inch V8 under the hood, paired with a 4-speed. These… more»
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Post-War Patina: 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
Chevrolet’s first all-new post-war cars came out in 1949, replacing the previous machines that dated to 1942. The Styleline Deluxe was the top trim level, perhaps the equivalent of the Bel Air in 1955-57. The market was hungry for… more»
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Needs A Face Lift: 1963 Imperial Crown
What a difference three years make! Last week, I covered this 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe – a fine-looking automobile if ever there was one. Today, I’m going to wind it back three years and take a gander at this… more»
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Triple Carbs/4-Speed! 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
There’s no doubt about it, a Chevrolet El Camino always gets my attention. I’ve waxed on about them here on Barn Finds, often, but I have to honestly tell you that the bat-winged 1959 version is not my favorite…. more»
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DIY Tractor: 1956 Ford Doodlebug
In the vehicular sense, the name “Doodlebug” was applied to homemade tractors made in the U.S. during World War II when production tractors were in short supply. The Doodlebug of the 1940s was usually based on a 1920s or… more»
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One Family Tri-Five: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevy introduced a whole new line of cars in 1955 that would go on to sell more than 4.5 million copies in three years. Later dubbed “Tri-Fives,” these cars have become some of the most collectible domestic automobiles of… more»
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Super Clean, Low Miles: 1968 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth Satellite arrived on the scene in 1965 as part of Plymouth’s “B” body line, slotted above the Belvedere. Designer John Samsen commented that the company’s sales department encouraged a wide look front and rear, so the car’s… more»
