The Pontiac Chieftain was introduced as a 1949 model, offering good looks and some cool features such as a curved 2-piece windshield, but it seems these cars aren’t really garnering all that much attention from car enthusiasts at present,… more»
Project Cars
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Rare Project Car: 1977 Pontiac Le Mans Can Am
Collectors, is it time for something a bit different, something in the after-the-muscle vein? Maybe you’d be a good candidate to restore this 1977 Pontiac Le Mans Can Am two-door? Just don’t choke on your cereal when you see… more»
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Historical Tid Bit: 1983 AMC Eagle SX4
There’s just no love for AMC. Witness this Barn Finds assignment, left unclaimed for a day until close to the time of auction ending. Why would no one write this up? I’m not an AMC expert, but I know… more»
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Property Clean Out: Mercedes-Benz W123 Collection
A listing popped up in my neck of the woods for a stash of W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz cars that have clearly been sitting for some time. At the same time, a friend managed to get down to the property, and… more»
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Rusty A-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
Which is more pathetic—the state of this sorry A-code Mustang, or the ad that purports to represent it for sale? The tip on this 1966, available here on ebay, came from an unknown source. Still, it’s a good one,… more»
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2 of 1: Pair of 1961 Studebaker Hawks
Famed stylist Raymond Loewy did a refresh of the Starliner coupe and came up with the Hawk series beginning in 1956. For the next eight years, some variants of a Studebaker automobile would carry the Hawk name. Production of… more»
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Midas Edition: 1980 International Scout II Traveler
This 1980 International Scout II Traveler is a rare Midas edition equipped with the rare turbodiesel engine and a four-speed manual. In the world of Scouts, this is about as good as it gets for an equipment list. The… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70
In 1939 and 1940, Oldsmobile offered three flavors of its automobiles: the Series 60, 70, and 90. The level of trim was what differentiated the first two which also carried six-cylinder power (the 90 came with an eight). The… more»
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NASCAR-Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe
With significant effort, General Motors brought special aerodynamic G-bodied Chevrolet and Pontiac coupes to market in 1986. Dreams of dominating NASCAR’s high-speed ovals like the Daytona Motor Speedway drove the complete redesign of the rear to accommodate this long… more»
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Original 429: 1971 Ford LTD Convertible
The accumulated dust tells you this 1971 Ford LTD Convertible hasn’t moved for a while, with the seller indicating it has lain idle for two years. The indications are positive that a new owner could have little trouble returning… more»
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Triple Black: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
When it comes to iconic rides that are appealing based on looks alone, the Cadillac Eldorado convertible is a perfect example of a car that can sell itself on presence alone. This 1973 model is being sold as part… more»
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One Of Only 200! 1965 Sunbeam Venezia
Some of the discoveries that turn up here on Barn Finds continue to amaze me. Just when I think I’ve seen every automobile variation that matters (and a few that really don’t) something new comes along and puts me… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Ford F-100 Pickup
UPDATE – The reserve has been met! This one is going to a new home. With classic Pickups continuing to enjoy a strong following, finding a candidate for restoration or preservation becomes challenging. Each potential buyer will have a… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1919 Oldsmobile Model T Economy Truck
Vehicle manufacturers will often diversify their range to derive income from untapped markets. This sometimes involves creating an entirely new market sector, although most follow the relatively safe route of developing a new model to gain a foothold in… more»
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Make Tracks: 1942 Studebaker Weasel
As WWII became a certainty, the world shifted to war-time manufacturing. Factories – no matter what their product – were pressed into service making munitions and military vehicles. Studebaker contributed to the effort, making cargo trucks, engines, and the… more»
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Good Bones: 1980 International Harvester Scout II
While the market can ebb and flow on pricey sports cars and luxury vehicles, old-school 4x4s seem to be reliable as the rain in terms of steady values. This 1980 International Scout Harvester II is one of the less-often-seen… more»
