The average motorist is content to slip behind the wheel of a car that offers neutral handling or tends to transition gracefully into understeer. Chevrolet’s Monza was a groundbreaking design for the company that also possessed lively handling due… more»
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Parked Since ’68: Rare 1958 Pontiac Bonneville
Yeah, its rusty and rough and in need of a complete restoration, but it’s still a desirable ‘58 Pontiac Bonneville Sport Coupe with three rare factory options: Air Conditioning, Air Suspension, and the Sportable Transistor Radio (that you could… more»
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MGA Shelby Cobra Replica
There are a few classic cars that make you do a double-take if you see them on the street. Cars that are so rare or valuable that you might not believe you are seeing the real thing. One that… more»
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Rare French Classic: 1960 Facel Vega HK500
Facel was a French company that initially provided steel components and coachbuilding services for other vehicle manufacturers. It began producing its own vehicles in 1954, rolling out its first handbuild Vega HK500 in 1959. Our feature car rolled out… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1967 Chrysler Imperials
For all you fans of “package deals,” here’s a pair of Chrysler Imperials from the same model year. One is a 2-door hardtop (3,235 built) and the other is a convertible (577 built, so pretty rare). Both need work… more»
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Humpty Dumpty: 1965 396 Corvette Coupe
Project Corvettes are seen pretty regularly here on Barn Finds. However, it is becoming increasingly rare to see a project C2. A large number of that generation’s survivors have either been hoarded away or restored. Regardless of condition, C2s… more»
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Original 440: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
By 1971, it seemed the writing was on the wall for the American muscle car as it faced a perfect storm of circumstances that would impact performance for decades. Companies detuned engines preparing for stricter emission standards, fuel prices… more»
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Euro Delivery Project: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa
This 1974 Porsche 911 Targa is a project but one with an interesting history. It’s a genuine European-delivery car that has been off the road for some time and had its Targa top panel stolen while sitting idle in… more»
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Fixit Twofer: 1979 and 1982 Alfa Romeo Spiders Veloce
Two Alfa Spiders for one low price. One White. One, a rather rare color called Celeste Chiaro — a light, minty green. It was part of the reason I picked this advert from the tip list actually. Of course,… more»
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Lights & Sirens Working! 1942 Ford Coe Fire Truck
The Ford COE (Cab-Over-Engine) trucks were versatile workhorses, used in everything from agriculture to dump trucks to fire engines. This 1942 Ford Fire Truck falls into the latter category and was recently acquired by the seller from a private… more»
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Hot Rod Material? 1935 Ford V8 Convertible Sedan Project
In 1935, one of the most successful cars Ford ever produced – the Model 18 V8 – was given a facelift. By now, Art Deco design elements were influencing car designers, and the new Ford – called the Model… more»
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Muscle Car Potential? 1969 Ford Mustang
The Mustang was in its fifth year of production in 1969 and the car received its most noticeable styling updates to date. But the car rode on the same platform it began with in 1964 and would keep through… more»
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1 of 869: 1957 Packard Country Sedan
When the newly formed Studebaker-Packard Corp. introduced their 1957 models, Packard dealers were not happy. Instead of an all-new car, the Packards would largely be rebadged Studebakers. Packard buyers didn’t like the changes either and sales plummeted. Even fewer… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1963 Mercury Comet S-22
When the Comet compact was first conceived in the late 1950s, it was intended to be sold by the new Edsel division. But when Edsel folded as the 1960 models were going on sale, they were offered instead by… more»
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4-4-2 V8 Motor! 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Oldsmobile introduced the Vista Cruiser in the middle of the 1964 model year. It was an upscale edition of the Cutlass Supreme wagon but with a raised roof and extra glass in the back to make for something of… more»
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Early Example: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
Early First Generation Mustangs are among the most coveted of the breed, making this 1964½ Convertible a desirable classic. It isn’t perfect, but the seller recently revived it after years of hibernation. It is a surprisingly solid and original… more»
