A roller but a car full of possibility. That’s how you might see this 1970 Mustang Mach 1. Or you could call it a blank canvas. Since the original drivetrain is gone, and since by the seller’s declaration it… more»
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Pontiac Collection For Sale: Mr. GTO’s Cars
Al Blatter was a Pontiac aficionado and especially had an affinity for GTOs, which would earn him the nickname, “Mr. GTO.” Over several decades, he collected dozens of cars and thousands of parts. Now that he has passed, this… more»
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One-Owner 327 V8: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The 1960s was still an era of style. Cars were not as flamboyant in their appearance as they were in the 1950s, but people still wanted to look cool in their rides. Why else would the Chevy Impala Super… more»
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1-of-1: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
Rarity claims in the classic world are nothing new, and we seem to see them at least weekly at Barn Finds. Some stand up to scrutiny, while others don’t. That brings us to this 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge.”… more»
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Rare SX Model: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Going into the 1970s, U.S. automakers were faced with a dilemma: how to keep muscle car demand up in the wake of skyrocketing insurance premiums. For Oldsmobile, one solution was to create the Cutlass Supreme SX, a luxury/performance car… more»
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No Reserve: Big Block Mopar Convertible!
Mopar. Big block. Convertible. Three nice words, don’t you think? Thanks to John D. for submitting this cool find! This very desirable convertible is listed for sale here on eBay, where right now the bidding has barely started, so… more»
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Compact Muscle Project: 1974 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac’s “original” muscle car, the GTO, had an up and down decade beginning in 1964. It started life as a mid-size option on the Tempest/LeMans and sold like hotcakes through the rest of the 1960s. But rising insurance costs… more»
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California Garage Find! 1955 Chevrolet Hardtop
According to the seller, this 1955 Chevrolet hardtop has been stored in a Dublin, California garage for the past thirty-five years. It hasn’t been started or driven since it was parked, but the chassis, engine compartment, body, and trunk… more»
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Dual Four Barrels! 1957 Cadillac Eldorado
When I wrote this post on a ’66 Cadillac Eldorado I was thinking, as I mentioned, that most would associate the Eldorado name with the ’67 and forward front-wheel-drive version, not one that resembles a regular old Series 62… more»
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No Reserve 4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
It is always great to see another old car come out of hiding and have a chance at a new life. This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette convertible hasn’t moved in several years and is said to be a roller that… more»
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Great Patina! 1928 Chevrolet Coupe/Truck
Looking every bit the classic “barn find,” this 1928 Chevrolet coupe/truck was sent in by Barn Finds reader T.J. noting the fine patina (yes, the P-word). It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and the seller is asking $5,000…. more»
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Loaded! 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was one heck of a success story for Cadillac, with over 33,000 produced (almost double the number made in 1954). This particular car is located at a dealership in Tempe, Arizona, and has been… more»
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Air-Cooled Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
In the early 1960s, if you wanted a new compact car, you could go the traditional route and buy a Ford Falcon, Chevy Nova, or Studebaker Lark, among others. All had water-cooled engines mounted in the front, like with… more»
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True Barn Find! 1951 Ford F3 Work Truck
“What will be a future classic?” Ultimately, we can never see the future, but looking into the past, we can make some educated guesses. Obviously, the cars that are designed to be classics will be classics. Your run-of-the-mill Corvettes, Prowlers,… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1949 Ford Custom V8
The 1949 Fords were the company’s first all-new post-war cars as the transition continued from wartime to consumer vehicle production. As part of the movement away from the bulky styling that dominated pre-war automobiles, the 1949 Fords won awards… more»
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Dad’s Pride and Joy: 1980 Triumph Spitfire
Here’s a strange (and sad) case of a father’s pride and joy falling into neglect. The seller of this 1980 Triumph Spitfire explains that this car belonged to his dad and evidently passed to him when he passed away…. more»
