For the past 20 or so years, this ’57 Chevy has been hiding out under the owner’s house in their basement garage. The story goes that the seller’s husband bought this car from his father, who happened to be… more»
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Sort Of Survivor: Two-Owner 1970 Dodge Charger
It was recently brought to my attention that the term “survivor” is thrown around a lot these days, almost like the term “patina” is. To the seller’s credit, the car is never referred to as a survivor. Why say… more»
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30 Years Of Dry Storage: 1970 Chevy Nova
I can remember my first Nova. Citrus green and gleaming in the early morning sun, two massive black stripes racing up the hood, the rumble of the glasspacks, it’s rear popped up with oversized Cragar SS 5 spoke rims…. more»
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X Marks the Spot: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
If there was ever a car that tweaked my gizzard, this 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100 is that car. I know, I’m usually a lover of small, often Japanese vehicles, and oddball vintage battery-powered vehicles and other unusual vehicles. But,… more»
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Affordable Style: 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster
Having lived with its current owner since 1965, this Stylemaster is a runner, but is in need of restoration according to the seller. Being sold by the owner’s son-in-law, it would seem the owner is trying to pass along… more»
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Golden Loophole: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
Insurance companies are a necessary evil. Being born and reared in Houston, I know all too well that insurance is essential, even if it costs a small fortune monthly. There is a feeling of security but it means less… more»
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Mothballed since the Seventies! 1967 Plymouth GTX
Picture, for a moment, this Plymouth in a partially-restored state: cosmetically no different from what you see here with missing trim, reverse rake, and black steel wheels with 75 series radials, but mechanically as perfect as the day it… more»
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Unpopular Cult Classic: 1970 AMC Gremlin
How can a car be a cult classic and unpopular? The Gremlin is perhaps the best example of such a phenomenon. Those that love these cars really, really love them while those that dislike them tend to have a… more»
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I Spy A 1973 Alfa Spider Barn Find Beauty
For nearly 30 years, the Alfa Romeo Spider was the quintessential Italian convertible – beautiful, sporty, finicky, and classic. Since its debut in 1966, it has been loved and hated practically unlike any other design or brand. It would… more»
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No Reserve! 1956 Studebaker President
We’ve covered a range of 1956 Studebaker Presidents in the past, including this example earlier this year that was purchased and then resold by a Barn Finds reader that shows how handsome these cars can be. While this faded… more»
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Fast Black Box: 1986 Shelby GLHS
The Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon started life as a French econobox, the Talbot Horizon. If you saw this one sitting neglected, you wouldn’t normally give it a second thought, but it’s a bit special. You can almost make out… more»
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Preserve or Swap: 1976 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe
Years ago, I visited a car museum on Cape Cod (Toad Hall, well worth stopping in if you’re ever out near Hyannis Port) full of British classics. Easily one of the prettiest cars there was a 1976 Jaguar XJ12… more»
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Super Stinger: 1955 Hudson Wasp Super
Remember when cars had actual, real names of real things instead of a seemingly-random mix of letters and numbers or made up names as model identification? Hudson was on a stinging insect kick when this 1955 Hudson Wasp Super… more»
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Sunroof and Jade: 1976 BMW 2002
This $950 BMW 2002 is a desirable sunroof model that wears one of the more popular paint shades and sports a manual transmission. The car itself is fairly battered and clearly someone’s unfinished project, but getting an interesting 2002… more»
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Rugged Rusted Ragtop: 1967 Cadillac DeVille
Halloween is long past, but this 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible sitting in the weeds in Dixfield, Maine is about as scary as it gets, car-wise. This weekend fixer-upper is on Craigslist with an asking price of $750. Here is… more»
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Cheap De Ville: 1957 Cadillac Series 62
A few great affordable projects appear every now and again, like this Coupe De Ville. Stunning, and appearing like a great start, this Caddy has a new engine, and a seemingly solid body. This Caddy could easily be a… more»
