If you’ve never seen a Packard Caribbean in person, it’s hard to understand just how incredible these cars really are. The styling is similar to that of most American cars built in 1956, with lots of chrome, multi-color paint… more»
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Only 7,700 Miles? 1958 Morris Minor 100
A Morris Minor is one of those quintessential, small British cars that were spied motoring around all over the place at one time. And why not, offered between 1948 and 1972, approximately 1.6 M total were built comprising three… more»
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Shaker Hood: 1978 Ford Mustang II
By 1973, the Ford Mustang was no longer the darling of the pony car segment. It had grown to some rather large proportions from its debut in 1965 when Ford couldn’t build enough of them to satisfy buyers. And… more»
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It’s Futuramic! 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Woodie
We cover woodie station wagons regularly on Barn Finds and one of the questions that I keep asking is how does one handle the necessary woodwork? Considering the age of the average woodie, a body style gone from our… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Classic cars like this 1969 Mustang Convertible are a tempting proposition. Not only are they a desirable vehicle, but the bidding action on this one hasn’t been particularly strong. If the trend continues, it could see somebody scoring this… more»
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242 Coupe: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Collectors always look at the VIN of early GTOs to make sure they start with the digits “242.” This car has those three key numbers but the rest of the car is pretty rough. It is definitely a project… more»
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Nicely Optioned: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Just because a classic car offers impressive performance, that doesn’t mean that its occupants need to feel like they are missing out on the comforts of life. When we look at the optional extras that the original owner ordered… more»
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Right Hand Drive: 1972 Rover P5 Coupe
This isn’t the first Rover P5 we’ve covered on Barn Finds and it probably won’t be the last – it’s a very British saloon and represents a time when the U.K. still had a thriving domestic auto industry. Always… more»
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Silver Rose Rarity: 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
In every car community, there are “sleeper” cars – truly collectible models that seemingly fly beneath the radar. One of those, in my opinion, is the Porsche 944 Turbo S. These were limited to 1,000 models and featured numerous… more»
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Original Survivor: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The seller of this 1967 Mercury Cougar purchased the vehicle from its elderly original owner. It needs some TLC, but it is a solid and complete classic that would make a rewarding restoration project. The seller says that he… more»
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SS Looks: 1971 Chevrolet Rally Nova
UPDATE 2/9/22: This Nova is still on the market, but it’s now here on craigslist and the price has been reduced by $2,500 to $25,000 even. The Rally Nova was an appearance option on the standard Nova in 1971-72…. more»
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Decent Project? 1948 Packard Eight
The seller of this 1948 Packard Eight Club Sedan doesn’t have a lot to say about it but barn finder Brian C. suggests that it may be a “decent project car”, so let’s dive in and see if that’s… more»
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Assembly Required: 1971 Lotus Europa
The Europa was a British mid-engine GT automobile built by Lotus Cars from 1966-75. Its shape was most interesting as from the windshield back it almost looks like a rectangle. With the chassis and drivetrain separated from the sound… more»
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Easy Fix? 1961 MGA 1600
The MGA was a British sports car produced by MG from 1955-62. It replaced the MG TF 1500 and was itself succeeded by the MGB. More than 100,000 copies were built in eight years, with most of those cars… more»
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Parked Since 1979: 1967 Cadillac De Ville Convertible
In 1967, luxury was “in” and people had money to spend, so Cadillac was once again the victor in its battle with Lincoln and Imperial for market leadership. With all new-styling for ’67 – and the introduction of the… more»
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Carport Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Rumors started the circulate in early 1965 that Chevrolet designers were already working on their answer to Ford’s newly successful Mustang. It was code-named Panther and – 18 months later – the final product would debut badged as the… more»
