When Citroen finally replaced the Traction Avant with its DS19, the resulting vehicle was so popular that 12,000 orders rolled in on October 6, 1955, the day it was launched at the Paris Motor Show. That sales record stood… more»
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Upgraded V8: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station Wagon
While it isn’t perfect, this 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station Wagon could provide its new owner with a world of possibilities. It runs and drives well, although its paint is tired, and there are developing rust issues. However, all of… more»
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Recently Revived: 1979 Dodge Aspen SE
Hidden in this garage is a 1979 Dodge Aspen SE that recently emerged from long-term storage in Southern California. The years in hibernation have done no real harm, but it does need some TLC to return to its best…. more»
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Recent Barn Find: 1929 Ford Model A Tudor
Although Ford’s Model T was showing its age by the time the last car rolled off the production line in 1927, it was held in such high esteem within the community that it continued to sell in significant numbers… more»
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1976 Ford F-100 Flareside W/ 302 V8 4-Speed
Looking perfect for a shop truck, or just for a fun, useful, and interesting daily driver, this 1976 Ford F-100 Flareside short-bed pickup isn’t perfect, but it isn’t priced at car show prices either. The seller has it listed… more»
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Forty-Year Suspended Project: 1962 Triumph TR4
We have covered dozens of Triumph TR4s at Barn Finds, but this one deserves a prize for “Longest Slumber.” Here on craigslist is a 1962 Triumph TR4 along with a bevy of parts – hopefully, related to the same… more»
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Perfect Project: 1950 Ford F1 Pickup
If you asked ten people, you would undoubtedly receive ten different answers if they were tasked with defining the perfect project. That is because each will view the term “perfect” differently, depending on their tastes and goals with a… more»
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Let’s Make A Deal: 1956 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe
After the smashing success of the XK120, Jaguar updated the model in 1954, creating the XK140. This evolution was designed to please American drivers since the US was Britain’s most important export market by far. Changes included moving the… more»
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Tri-Five Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad “sport wagon” was inspired by a 1954 Corvette-based concept car. A two-door station wagon, it shared no sheet metal with other Chevrolet wagons from behind the cowl. Produced between 1955 and 1957, it met with a… more»
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Parked For 20 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Sales figures confirm that 1966 was the best year for the First Generation Mustang, with 607,568 buyers parking one in their driveway. The lowest-selling variant was the Fastback, which accounted for 35,698 cars, or 5.9% of total sales. This… more»
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Coming or Going? 1974 Dodge Polara
In the 1970s, Chrysler products would be popular with police organizations across the country. It seemed like everywhere you looked, you saw a full-size Dodge or Plymouth set up as a “bubble gum machine” with its flashing lights and… more»
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Out of Storage: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Chevrolet’s sports car, the Corvette, was redesigned in 1968 along the lines of the Mako Shark show car. It was an instant success, and the new body would be used through 1982. Changes were few per year until 1973… more»
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Pair ‘O Brits: 1950 and 1951 MG TD Package
If one is good, two must be better. Here on craigslist is a package deal on two MG TDs, with an asking price of $12,000, cash only. The blue 1950 car has an engine and transmission with documents including… more»
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Good Running Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile rolled the dice in 1966 by introducing a personal luxury automobile that was mechanically different from its competitors. It was the first U.S.-produced front-wheel-drive car since the Cord 810/812 in 1937. It would use a transaxle version of… more»
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Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Stalled projects come in all shapes and sizes, and the work required can sometimes prove overwhelming. The previous owner of this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette commenced its restoration eight years ago, but it stalled early. It has sat exposed to… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Post-war British sports cars developed a reputation for providing an engaging driving experience, but most proved sadly lacking in the power department. Jaguar rewrote the rules with its E-Type, producing a sports car capable of hitting 150mph. The E-Type… more»
