There’s another side to a great barn find story that doesn’t involve someone rescuing the car of their dreams. Instead, it’s just the dumb luck of discovering a desirable car that you have no interest in and chucking it… more»
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An Ambassador Of A Barn Find: 1953 Nash
Described as, “Pininfarina’s Latest Masterpiece” is the Nash “Airflyte” such as this 1953 Ambassador. While maybe not as rounded out as the first Airflyte incarnation (1949-1951), it still resembles an aerodynamic bathtub on wheels. This car is, what else,… more»
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Mechanic’s Special: 1992 GMC Typhoon
I have a feeling I’ve seen this GMC Typhoon before appear on craigslist as a surprisingly affordable opportunity to get into one of these desirable muscle trucks. The seller admits this is a project, but given the rarity of… more»
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Almost Buried Alive: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette received a long-awaited redesign in 1963, 11 years in the making. A coupe version was available for the first time. It had a split rear window configuration, a one-year-old-only element of the styling that has become… more»
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Package Deal: 1963 and 1964 Sunbeam Alpines
The allure of a package deal can be measured on the basis of the cars involved. Getting, say, a Fox body Mustang GT with a short-bed F150 pickup? Well, that’s a pretty decent garage without much effort. That’s just… more»
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Parked Since ’04: 1979 Lincoln Continental
It’s hard to believe, but little old ladies did indeed motor around town in vehicles as big as a classic Lincoln Continental. For those of us of a certain age, it should come as no surprise that this garage-find… more»
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60-Year Shed Find: 1957 Buick Century
The Century nameplate got a lot of traction at Buick, as an upscale full-size car from 1936 to 1942, and again from 1954 to 1958. Then it reappeared as a mid-size auto from 1973 to 2005. In the 1950s… more»
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Fairgrounds Rig: 1966 Ford F100
“The truck you can get right in and drive around town.” That is one of the purer selling points of any vehicle, and the seller claims this 1966 Ford F100 pickup that was used as a work truck for… more»
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Deluxe Style: 1938 Plymouth Five-Window Coupe
After the long tail of the Great Depression whipped through our economy, a recovery spurred auto sales starting in about 1935. But then Roosevelt hiked taxes and back into a recession we slid three years later. Plymouth, after selling… more»
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Jensen Built: 1963 Volvo P1800
This gorgeous Volvo P1800 is a genuine barn find from the San Francisco Bay area, but it’s more than just a pretty face: this is one of the earliest production models, which was built by Jensen in England. While… more»
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Youstabee! 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ 4-Speed
I’ve had a Mercury jones thing going on lately, having covered a 1946 Sedan-Coupe and a 1960 Commuter station wagon. Let’s continue the trend with this 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ find courtesy of Larry D. The Big M built… more»
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Two-Owner 1973 Lotus Europa Twin-Cam Special
If you need a Lotus Europa, you have some choices to make. Do you want an early car, a really early car, or a twin cam car? Those are the basic categories of Europa. If you settle on a… more»
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406 / 6 Speed! 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Spyder
With its drag wheels, cowl hood, and a hopped-up 406 V8 under the hood, this 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Spyder looks ready for the road-going equivalent of a drunken brawl. The Pahrump, Nevada hatchback seeks a new owner here… more»
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Stored Since The ’90s: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
The seller of this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible seems to be torn on whether or not he wants to sell the car or keep it himself to restore. I guess that’s a somewhat common dilemma, but in any… more»
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Numbers Match! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
One of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevelle Super Sport, especially the SS 396. But most folks don’t realize that it was only a series of its own for 1966-68, relegated to… more»
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Driving Project: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Buying a classic car only to face months (or years) of hard work before slipping behind the wheel can drive some enthusiasts away from tackling a restoration. However, vehicles like this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice offer an irresistible alternative. This… more»
