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Cheap Mopar: 1955 Plymouth Plaza Business Coupe

The Plymouth Plaza is one of those Mopars that doesn’t come up in auto conversations as often as many of the others, as it went out of production in 1958 and was manufactured for only a handful of years… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1969 Cadillac Eldorado

The first owner’s decision to follow the “triple-black” path when ordering this 1969 Cadillac Eldorado guaranteed that it turned heads when it first hit the road. Those days are well behind it, but do they need to be? It… more»

Rare Styled Project: 1958 Dodge Sweptside 100

One of the most interesting pickup designs out of the 1950s, Dodge’s Sweptside 100 pickups were maybe not as well-known or pleasingly styled as the Chevrolet Cameo or other similar “styled” pickups of the era. This solid-looking project 1958… more»

Upgraded Big-Block: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice

Ordering a Chevrolet Caprice in 1969 allowed buyers to choose from two versions of the company’s iconic 427ci V8. The first owner chose that path with our feature car, but it has subsequently received an even larger motor that… more»

Solid Project: 1978 Datsun 280Z

Datsun demonstrated with its Z-car range that it could produce more than reliable and inexpensive small cars. Vehicles like this 1978 280Z are genuine sports models that have developed a strong following in the classic world. This one requires… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible

Some classics have backstories, and this 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible may be no exception. The seller states that it underwent a restoration in the 1990s before being parked for decades. Why this occurred is unclear, but the photos suggest… more»

Unfinished Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Some project builds progress quickly, while others seem to drag their feet for years. This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 appears to fall into the latter category, but there is plenty of good news for potential buyers. The seller… more»

Cheap Wheels Runner! 1966 Plymouth Valiant

Chrysler introduced its first compact car in 1960, the Valiant. The successful model would last through 1976, offered parallel with the Dodge Dart for much of time. This 1966 Valiant is from the last year of the car’s second… more»

Last Hurrah Convertible: 1965 Chrysler 300-L

Before the Pontiac GTO brought muscle to the mid-size car scene, Chrysler stirred things up with bigger autos. They were the Letter Series Chryslers based on the New Yorker and they were in production from 1955 to 1965. The… more»

Older Hippie Van? 1962 Ford Econoline

The Ford E-Series of vans and pickups arrived in 1961 and were commonly known as the Econoline. It’s first generation was based on the new Ford Falcon’s compact platform, modified to accept a “mid-engine” layout (the front seats were… more»

Snowbank Special: 1954 Plymouth Belvedere

After being launched as a high-end version of the Plymouth Cranbrook in 1951, the Belvedere became a series of its own in 1954. A broader selection of body styles was added and the Belvedere stuck around for another 16… more»

Uncommon GT: 1964 Ford Cortina Mark I

Well, here’s one that hasn’t graced our Barn Finds web pages in ten years, a Ford Cortina, and in this case, it’s a third-year example, specifically, a 1964 Mark I GT. This one’s a bit rough around the edges… more»

40-Year Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

Throughout the 1980s, Chevrolet continued to sell a lot of full-size Impala and Caprice automobiles. The 1985 model year was the last when they were sold together. The Impala was largely a fleet purchase by then while the more… more»

Primered Roller Sedan: 1960 Buick Invicta

When Buick redesigned its cars in 1959, the Invicta was added as a bridge between the LeSabre and Electra models. It held that position until the Wildcat took over that spot four years later. The seller’s 1960 Invicta is… more»

Worn Wagon Project: 1967 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air was a staple of the Chevrolet lineup for more than 30 years (1950 to 1981). It was replaced as the top full-size Chevy car by the Impala in 1959, repositioned as the mid-level offering above the… more»

Rare Convertible: 1965 Rambler Classic 770

The Rambler Classic was American Motors’ mid-size car between 1961 and 1966. After a major redesign in 1963 that earned it Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” Award, the Classic (and Ambassador) got a serious facelift in 1965/66. Few… more»