Amphibious vehicles have been around since the 1700s, starting with horse-drawn wagons that could tolerate water. The first self-propelled boat-car was the Orukter Amphibolos, a steam-powered wagon invented in 1805. In the 1870s, logging companies used amphibious tugs to… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Project
Few cars capture the imagination of enthusiasts like the Jaguar E-Type. Even Enzo Ferrari famously called it “the most beautiful car in the world.” This 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe, now up for auction in Manchester, Vermont,… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Among Oldsmobiles, the 98 occupied the top slot, always retaining its luxury connotation despite GM’s habitual gyration of its models from top to bottom of the pecking order. Sitting on a longer wheelbase than the mid-market 88, with fancier… more»
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Seen Better Days: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
In 1979, the Pontiac Trans Am was 10 years old so what do you do, produce a Tenth Anniversary Edition Trans Am! Pontiac built 7,500 Tenth Anniversary Trans Ams, also known as, TATA cars by Pontiac enthusiasts. They were… more»
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Real Starsky & Hutch: 1976 Ford Torino PS-122
“TV superhero cars.” Think Kitt from Knight Rider, the Batmobile, the General Lee (Duke boys as superheroes? Maybe not), and here, the Starsky and Hutch 1976 Ford Torino. It’s for sale in Taylors, SC, and easily viewed on ebay… more»
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Yard Find: 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Sometimes we ask, “What would you do with this car – restore it or use it for parts?” But I’m going to call it early on this Rolls – it’s a parts car. The seller suggests this route himself, but… more»
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Ragtop Mopar: 1969 Dodge Dart Convertible
The photos of this car are downright confounding, as if getting close to it (and in frame) was somehow out of bounds. The images here are cropped to take out a lot of grass. But maybe the bad visuals… more»
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Monster Hearse: Lifted 1996 Cadillac 4×4
Up for grabs out of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, is a custom-built 4×4 hearse that’s equal parts wild and wonderful. Listed here on Facebook Marketplace, this creation started life as a 1995 Cadillac hearse but now rides on the rugged… more»
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Cheap Driver Or Restore: 1974 AMC Hornet
We’ve featured a couple of the more oddly-shaped AMC cars here on Barn Finds over the last couple of days, including a 1974 Gremlin and a 1975 Pacer. However, today’s auto is a bit more mainstream, at least in… more»
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Stylish Streamliner: 1948 REO Speedwagon
This appealing REO Speedwagon is a great example of post-war Art Deco styling, coming from Ransom Eli Olds’ second act. After selling his Olds Motor Works to GM in 1908, the auto executive founded the REO Motor Car Company…. more»
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Old-School Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
For Corvette purists and vintage performance fans alike, this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible offers the kind of originality and character that’s hard to replicate. Listed here on eBay with no reserve, it’s powered by a correct 327 cubic-inch V8… more»
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Mellow Yellow: 1929 Ford Model A
So, what’s in a color? Well, I guess it depends on the precise color and what it’s actually covering. Take this 1929 Ford Model A, for example. Normally, I would have skipped doing a review; we’ve covered so many… more»
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Series 1 Starter: 1964 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 OTS Project
If you’ve been hunting for an early, covered-headlight E-Type roadster to build your way, this 1964 Jaguar XKE OTS Series 1 3.8, listed here on eBay, looks like a solid starting point with the right bones and a straightforward… more»
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Genuine Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
The word “iconic” is one of the most overused in the classic world, but there is probably none better to describe the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. The last of the renowned “Tri-Five” range, 1957 marked a high point in… more»
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Original 428: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible
It is sometimes fairly evident that the original owner of a classic was someone “in the know.” Such is the case with this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible. Its first owner worked at a Pontiac dealership, deciding to take… more»
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No Sting Remaining: 1969 Dodge Super Bee Project
The Dodge Super Bee seems to be one of the more forgotten B-Bodies from the muscle car era, and it’s not that it wasn’t a fine offering, but rather that its production numbers fell short of some competitors, such… more»
