The ’59 Cadillacs are best remembered for their huge (and sharp!) tailfins with dual bullet taillights and their “bubble top” rooflines with thin pillars. Love them or not, this was American automobile styling cues taken to extremes. This beauty,… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
There are so many reasons why the Volkswagen Beetle was an enormous sales success, but one of the main reasons is that it was a car that proved to be essentially bulletproof. It has developed a cult following, and… more»
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455 Gasser! 1955 Buick Special
We’ve covered gassers here on Barn Finds before, you know, the usual suspects like ’55 Chevrolets, Henry Js, and Ford Anglias. But here’s an old-skool twist, a 1955 Buick Special and it’s running Buick power no less! We gotta… more»
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1 of 2,500: 1966 Plymouth Valiant Convertible
The second generation of the Valiant compact was winding down in 1966 as an all-new car was coming the following year. The Signet was the top-of-the-line Valiant and the convertible version of it only saw 2,507 built in… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1975 Ford Pinto Wagon
In response to the inroads that small, imported cars were making in the U.S. market, both Chevrolet and Ford rolled out sub-compacts of their own in 1971. While Chevy had the Vega, Ford went with the Pinto which was… more»
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Turbo Diesel: 1980 International Harvester Scout II
We rarely see the last year of the International Harvester Scout for sale and when we do it is always exciting to see one that is equipped with a Nissan-built turbo diesel inline six-cylinder engine. This 1980 International Harvester… more»
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12k Mile Survivor: 1966 Jeep Gladiator Pickup
Jeep got into the pickup truck business in the 1960s with the Gladiator, a conventional body-on-frame design that borrowed its frame and front end from the Jeep Wagoneer SUV. It was offered in both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive. The… more»
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Overland Ready: 1977 Jeep Cherokee
This 1977 Jeep Cherokee has a lot going for it, from excellent colors to a rebuilt and fortified 401 V8 engine. The truck has some other enhancements that make it ideally suited to a weekend on the trails or… more»
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Fishbowl Fun! Pair of AMC Pacers
You can’t fault American Motors for trying different things to stay relevant. An example of this was the compact Pacer that was part of the AMC portfolio in the second half of the 1970s. With its bathtub-like styling, there… more»
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Original Hemi: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
It seems that the late 1960s were the glory days of the American muscle car scene. Emission laws and safety concerns hadn’t had an impact, and manufacturers were engaged in a game of one-upmanship in a bid to secure… more»
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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
This 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is more than just a pretty face. It is not only equipped with some desirable optional extras, but it comes with a big block under the hood. This Chevrolet is a classic that anybody would… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
It is the stuff of dreams for classic car enthusiasts. Finding a beautifully restored vehicle is one thing, but finding an original one-owner survivor that is completely unmolested and in immaculate condition is a whole different matter. That is… more»
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Turbo BMW Power! 1990 Bertone Freeclimber
A rare and truly international vehicle, the Bertone Freeclimber took the basic Daihatsu Rugger from Japan, added a German BMW engine, upgraded interior and more, all under the brand of Italian styling house and coach builder Bertone. This 1990… more»
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Nocturne Blue: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
There were 117,000 Trans Am built in 1979. One unique color that was produced was called Nocturne Blue. It was metallic dark blue and could be ordered with gold, silver or light blue decals. This particular example looks like… more»
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A Pickup And A Dog: 1930 Model A Truck
I’m sure the little guy behind the wheel caught your eye as he did mine! Of course, for me that might have something to do with “Happy”, my daughter’s Cairn Terrier that is laying on my feet as I… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition
It seems that when examples of the 1978 Corvette Pace Car Edition land on our desks here at Barn Finds, they usually fall into two categories. We will often see the ones that the original owner has squirreled away… more»
