1963 was the year that the United States Postal Service began using zip codes to help streamline the mail delivery process. And it was also the year the USPS placed an order with Studebaker Corporation for a series of… more»
Project Cars
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Dusty 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia
The Mustang went on a diet in 1974 when Ford launched the Pinto-based Mustang II. It was an attempt to get back to the car’s roots as a smaller, nimbler model. The move worked as sales increased, but some… more»
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44k Original Miles: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 Survivor
Deciding to part with a classic car can be a difficult choice to make. However, when that car is 52-years-old and has been part of the family since new, that ramps it up a notch. That is also the… more»
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Rare Aluminum Body: 1954 Panhard Dyna Z1
The Panhard Dyna Z is not a car that we see that often here at Barn Finds, so to have two examples appear on our desks in quick succession is a rare treat. I have to say a huge… more»
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Owned Since ’78: 1935 Ford DeLuxe “Trunkback”
‘This 1935 Ford DeLuxe Sedan underwent a repaint in the 1970s, and although it has been sitting since the late 1980s, it has survived remarkably well. It needs someone to revive this classic after more than three decades of… more»
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Rusty Ranger: 1974 Ford Bronco
Hoping to compete with the likes of the Jeep CJ-5, Ford launched the Bronco in 1966 as an early player in what we now call the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) market. The first generation would be a hugely successful… more»
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Vortec 350 V8: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The second generation of the Chevelle was its most popular in terms of sales and performance. The SS 396 models of that era command big bucks today and are often the subject of tribute cars. This 1972 Malibu is… more»
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Last Registered ’71: 1960 Plymouth Fury Suburban
Chrysler rolled out its “Forward Look” cars for 1957 and set the industry on its ear styling-wise. They would not be outdone in the tail-fins department, which stuck around big and bold through the 1960 model year. By today’s… more»
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Original Paint: 1958 Buick Century Caballero
The Century Caballero was one of two pillarless estate wagons sold by Buick in 1957-58. The Caballero hardtop wagon would be a short-lived venture, selling less than 15,000 copies across two model years. They were attractive wagons and its… more»
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Slammed Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Suburban
This 1963 Chevrolet Suburban has spent the majority of its life in California. As a result, it has managed to remain rust-free. It is a project vehicle that stalled early on and then saw service as a shop truck…. more»
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Four-Door Conversion: 1989 Ford Bronco
The business of building four-door Broncos was quite active in the middle 90s, as no fewer than four companies were in the mix for taking the classic two-door and stretching it to a four-door platform. There are some differences… more»
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Docked 20 Years: 1964 Amphicar 770 Boat Car
How many of you remember the Amphicar from the 1960s? It was a quirky little machine that was part car and part boat. Fewer than 4,000 were made in a five-year period, so they don’t turn up for sale… more»
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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 383 Project
Dodge was late getting into the pony car game – more than five years behind its Plymouth cousin, the Barracuda. Performance versions of the Challenger were popular early on, but the car also got into the market as the… more»
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High-End Barn Find: 1935 Mercedes-Benz 290 Cabriolet A
This 1935 Mercedes-Benz 290 Cabriolet A is an elegant looking car that has led quite a life. It is original and unmolested, but returning it to its former glory will be a significant undertaking. However, the result of all… more»
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Speedminder Option: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This black on black 1969 Convertible Corvette is located in Roca, Nebraska and is listed here on eBay with 2 days remaining in the auction. The seller claims that this is the hardest to find and most desirable C-3… more»
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Snow Hog: 1974 AMF Harley-Davidson 440
Don’t worry, this isn’t turning into Snowmobile Finds, it’s still mainly a car-based site. I can’t help but think of these classic snowmobiles now that a few million of us are locked into winter a month early. We saw… more»
