The Avanti was in production a mere 18 months, too little and too late to save Studebaker from the Grim Reaper. It was marketed as “America’s only four-passenger high-performance personal car.” The supercharged version of the Avanti was the… more»
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Luxurious Barn Find: 1974 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
The fourth generation of the De Ville series of the Cadillac, 1971 through 1976, would be the biggest ones yet and ultimately the last hurrah for the Detroit land yachts. The energy crisis of 1973 had buyers flocking to… more»
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Dock Find: 1941 Elco Marine 57
This 1941 Elco Marine model 57 is a major undertaking, but when it comes to anything produced in limited quantities, it certainly deserves consideration as a restoration project. This particular vessel is a rare one, believed to be one… more»
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Behind The Barn: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
The march of time can either be cruel or kind, so take a look at this 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth and see if you can decide which is the case here. The Vega has been sitting behind a barn… more»
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Pair of 1950s Volkswagen Beetles
The so-called “people’s car,” the Beetle was built between 1938 and 2003, with millions of copies produced and consumed world-wide. It was officially known as the Volkswagen Type 1, informally in German the Käfer (meaning “beetle”) and the Bug… more»
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Oval Window Project: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
If you’re a tri-five Chevrolet fan, 1957 marks the end of the party. The 1958 model had little in common other than the nameplate and the 283 engine. For VW Beetle aficionados, the ’57 to ’58 transition was a… more»
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1970 Pontiac Trans Am Vintage Race Car
Most people are aware that the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) sponsored a series of racing for factory prepped cars that became very popular in the 1960’s. Like most Pontiac cars, the new Pontiac Trans Am in 1969… more»
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Rare Woodie: 1949 DeSoto Deluxe Station Wagon
Wood-bodied station wagons were on their way out by the end of the 1940s. They were expensive to build relative to the number that were sold. Steel-bodied wagons were starting to materialize and would be the way to go… more»
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Real Deal AAR! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Calling this find a big project would be an understatement, but it’s a special find that absolutely deserves to be finished! For a very small period of time, Plymouth offered a version of the ‘Cuda that was essentially a… more»
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Ram Air 428 Drag Pack Car! 1969 Ford Mustang
Despite its missing engine, this Grabber Blue Mustang will make Ford fans drool over their keyboards reviewing its factory configuration. Originally Meadowlark Yellow, the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach1 in Hartland, Michigan left the factory with everything a gear-head could… more»
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1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 4-Speed Project
This one is a bit of a challenge. The listing is a mind-run of information with later comments that correct the original text. And as the seller states, the car is on a lift in a shop so getting… more»
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No Reserve! 1976 Dodge B300 Coachmen
This clean 1976 Dodge B300 Coachmen needs some love to return to regular use but did serve as the seller’s daily driver until a brake issue forced him to park it. It seems like an unusual choice for a… more»
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Unfortunate Name: 1936 Studebaker Dictator
The Dictator was an entry-level automobile built by Studebaker from 1928-37. They began renaming all their cars in the late 1920s and the powers-that-be thought that Dictator would be a good name for a car (it replaced the Standard… more»
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Uncut Survivor: 1966 Ford Bronco
In recent times here at Barn Finds, we’ve seen a few classics come across our desks that have generated astonishing levels of interest when they have been listed for sale. This 1966 Ford Bronco continues that trend because while… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1964 Lincoln Continental
The fourth generation of the Lincoln Continental enjoyed a lengthy run from 1961-69. As a direct competitor to Lincoln, the luxurious Continental was offered in sedan and convertible body styles, both with the famous (or infamous) suicide doors. More… more»
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350 Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
For many of our Bow-Tie enthusiasts, this is a project car that ticks a lot of the right boxes. It is a 1957 Bel Air, it has two doors, and there’s a healthy 350ci V8 under the hood. As… more»
