While the Pontiac GTO was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s, its fortunes dwindled in the 1970s with rising insurance costs and increasing restrictions on emissions output. All of GM’s intermediates were redesigned in 1973,… more»
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Best Hertz Shelby Ever? 1966 GT350H 4-Speed
We recently featured a very original 1965 Shelby GT350 here on Barn Finds that is part of the Jim Taylor collection. 120 of his beautiful cars will be offered at the Broad Arrow auction on October 14th and 15th…. more»
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As Good As It Gets! 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
I normally wouldn’t give a flip about a second-gen Chevrolet Monte Carlo. How’s that for a brazen statement? However, this 1973 Monte Carlo Landau is so perfect that I must make an exception. It’s listed as having experienced 81K… more»
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A Little Thing: 1973 VW Thing Shorty
If somebody pointed at this unusual-looking two-seater and said, “What is THAT Thing,?” well, they’d be halfway right. It’s a 1973 Volkswagen Thing that’s had a major “midsection reduction” and is now officially a Shorty. Just when you thought… more»
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Survivor Sedan! 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
More often than not, when we feature a Ford Galaxie here on Barn Finds, it’s of the 2-Door variety. But this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Sedan is pretty high on the cool factor scale and more than worthy of… more»
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Prince of Wales Edition: 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante
As an Aston Martin enthusiast, this 1989 V8 Vantage Volante immediately caught my attention. When I realized what it is, it made me consider the timing of its sale with reference to recent developments in the UK and the… more»
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Beautiful 1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama
Some classic cars seem to pose as many questions as they answer, which could be the case with this 1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama Hardtop. It is an older restoration that has remained garage-kept for the past sixteen years… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1969 Buick Le Sabre Custom Convertible
For the most part, Buicks fly under the radar when it comes to collectible cars. With the exception of the legendary Buick Regal Grand National of the 1980s, Buicks of the past had a reputation for being comfortable, reliable,… more»
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390 Tri-Power: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
While it still rolled off the line sporting fins that had become an automotive trademark of the late-1950s, the 1960 Cadillac Eldorado demonstrated signs that style and tastes were changing. The fins in 1960 were not the giants of… more»
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1-of-228: 1967 Dodge Dart GTS
The recipe was surprisingly simple; Take the 1967 Dodge GT, shoehorn a big block V8 under the hood, and voila! Thus was born the Dart GTS. Due to its late introduction, production totals for 1967 were extremely low. Our… more»
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Starsky Style: 1974 Ford Gran Torino
Who doesn’t remember the wild-looking Ford Gran Torino driven by Starsky & Hutch in the 1970s TV show of the same name? Actor Paul Glaser played Starsky, and he was usually the one behind the wheel of the car… more»
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Incredibly Original: 1965 Shelby GT350 Survivor
If you aren’t familiar with the name Jim Taylor, you should be. He is a world-renowned car and automobilia collector based in Gloversville, New York. Through decades of collecting, he has amassed over 120 vehicles and hundreds of items… more»
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1 of 1: 2002 Buick SUV Prototype
In the auto business, prototypes are often built to evaluate design concepts. And, for the most part, they’re destroyed once their original purpose has been served. One of the most famous prototypes, the 1955 Lincoln Futura, escaped the crusher… more»
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Factory Black: 1965 Chevrolet C10 SWB Fleetside
The venerable first-generation Chevrolet C-series pickup first hit the streets in 1960 and underwent a series of rapid changes in just a few years. Styling was particularly shifty. Early hoods were designed with dual air intakes; the dated look… more»
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Peggy Sue’s 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
The ownership history of a classic car can be fascinating, particularly if one of those owners has some claim to fame. That is the case with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe. It once belonged to the lady who… more»
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No Reserve 1984 Chevrolet S-10 4×4
Seeing a vehicle that you used to see everywhere suddenly appearing like an ancient relic that must be preserved is a bit of a shock. It’s a commentary on both how much times have changed and also how old… more»
