When the seller located this 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon, it had been inactive for decades after its original owner placed it into storage. The extended hibernation means it has only clocked 17,500 miles, and in automotive terms,… more»
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One Of Twelve: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette BY400 Convertible
Special-event Corvettes have always attracted collectors, but some are tied to moments that go beyond the car itself. This 1994 Chevrolet Corvette BY400 Convertible, listed on craigslist in Kennewick, Washington, is one of those examples. The seller says it… more»
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Garaged 46 Years: 1970 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. And even went one step further with the AMX, a GT-style 2-seater based on the Javelin. The first generation concluded in 1970 with a mild restyle,… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1957 Studebaker President
If you wanted the fanciest car Studebaker built in 1957, you ordered a President. If you took a wrong turn and ended up at a Packard dealer, you would have found the same car sold as the Clipper. Only… more»
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Factory V8 Project: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Spyder
While it shared the same underpinnings as the Vega, the Chevrolet Monza featured a different body style, including a coupe, a small wagon, and a sporty hatchback, such as this 1979 Monza Spyder here on Facebook Marketplace. Though many… more»
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Project or Parts? 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
We see classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, with sellers brimming with optimism. The car in question may be a lost cause, but the seller believes it is a viable project candidate. However, this 1979 Ford Mustang Indy… more»
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Garage Find: 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
When Chevrolet redesigned their cars in 1958, it also mixed up the nameplates. The Del Ray and Biscayne were the entry-level models (and, beginning in 1959, just the Biscayne). They were longer, wider, lower, and heavier than their “Tri-Five”… more»
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Nearly Restored: 1970 Dodge Challenger
The original Dodge Challenger may have been the right car at the wrong time. When it debuted in 1970 (five years after the Ford Mustang), muscle cars (perceived or real) were beginning to fall out of favor. So, the… more»
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Celebrity History: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
Celebrity ownership is a tricky subject that I have covered in previous articles. One thing I have discovered is that it invariably divides reader opinions. Some will argue that it typically adds nothing to a vehicle’s potential value, while… more»
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1954 Dodge C-Series V8 Dump Bed For $2,500
Unlike many of the elder trucks we see here at Barn Finds, this beautiful V8-equipped 1954 Dodge C-Series runs well, though its brakes need a rebuild (parts included!). It’s coming from a long-term owner in Evergreen, Colorado; find it… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1990s Buick Roadmasters
Buick dusted off the Roadmaster nameplate after 33 years and applied it to a series of sedans and station wagons produced from 1991 to 1996. It also revived a rear-wheel-drive platform which had been out of favor since the… more»
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Just Add TLC: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top
Next to the coveted fastback, the most desirable of the early Ford Mustangs has to be the convertible. Sure, this one has a six-cylinder engine rather than a 289 cubic inch V8, but if you’re looking to just cruise,… more»
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Needs Engine: 1969 Allis-Chalmers Terra Tiger 6×6
Beginning in 1860 as a company that made milling equipment for flour processing, the firm that would eventually be known as Allis-Chalmers grew into one of America’s largest makers of steam engines by 1900. Most of us know the… more»
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$2,500 Barn Find: 1989 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible
The XJS (XJ-S in its earlier years) was a “grand tourer” produced in England from 1975 to 1996. Three body styles were offered, including the convertible that you see here. Jaguar was acquired by Ford in 1991, but that… more»
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Same Family Since 1969! 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car,” the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1953. The first year saw only 300 copies produced, largely by hand assembly. Once the car reached its final home, production increased to 3,640 units in 1954. The seller’s car is… more»
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35-Year Garage Find: 1968 Buick Skylark
All General Motors A-body intermediates were redesigned in 1968. Of those cars, the Skylarks fielded by Buick were perhaps the most stylish (which makes sense as they were also the fanciest). Particularly in the outward V-shape, where the rear… more»
