French cars have never sold particularly well in the U.S. Renault may have been the most successful because of its connection to American Motors at one time. Peugeot has come and gone and is supposedly coming back in 2023…. more»
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Ready To Haul: 1951 Chevrolet 5700 COE
Chevrolet debuted it’s Advanced Design series of trucks in 1947 and kept building this great design until 1955. While most of us that are into these trucks are on the hunt of the light duty half-ton models, there’s no… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1965 Austin-Healey 3000
Some cars lend themselves to family restoration projects better than others. Classic British sports cars are a perfect example. The engineering and construction tend to be elegantly simple, which can make them ideal for that role. This 1965 Austin-Healey… more»
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Carport Find: 1963 Buick Riviera
Although one could argue that the Pontiac Grand Prix had this honor, the Buick Riviera was General Motors’ first personal luxury car. The design for 1963 was from the ground up and pioneered the GM E- platform. The Riviera… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1971 Plymouth Duster 340
One of the most popular cars we see here on Barn Finds is the Plymouth Duster, and especially the Duster 340. And why not? They were attractive, inexpensive and reliable cars when new. And if you play your cards… more»
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S-Code Driver: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
The classic car scene is an interesting one. It throws us a situation where a rare car might not be particularly desirable, while a desirable car might not necessarily be rare. The 1st Generation Mustang is a perfect example… more»
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Fix or Junk? 1966 Ford F100 Truck
The Ford F-series of pick-up trucks have been hugely successful over the years, including the smallest version, the F-100, which was built between 1948-83. They were great workhorses that attract collector attention today. This 1966 F-100 has had more… more»
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914-6 GT Clone: 1975 Porsche 914
What a cool opportunity for someone to own a 914-6 GT clone with some of the hard work already done. This example was painted and had the must-needed flares welded into the body over ten years ago but was… more»
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Cheap Z28: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
This 1986 Camaro IROC-Z is a cheap classic that could be a blank canvas for the right person. It will need a lot of work before it moves under its own power once again. However, it isn’t often that… more»
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Mystery Machine: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Monza GT
In the Corvette world, the name Ralph Eckler is legendary. For custom enthusiasts, he was considered to be a guru and was able to produce some remarkable vehicles thanks to his fiberglass skills, knowledge, and his eye for detail…. more»
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Mustang Forerunner: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint
Ford got into the compact car business in 1960 and they were solid – but uninspiring – cars until the middle of the 1963 season. That’s when Ford introduced the Falcon Sprint, which would be the first Falcon with… more»
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Nailhead V8: 1956 Buick Special
The Special was often the entry-level Buick and built on a variety of platforms over the years. The name first appeared in 1936 and disappeared for good after 1996. The Special was the best-selling line of Buicks in 1956,… more»
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Non-Letter Find: 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible
The Chrysler 300 “letter series” of cars in the 1950s and 1960s were iconic, known for their blend of performance and luxury rolled into one package. For a time – 1961 through 1965 – Chrysler offered both letter and… more»
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Tree Hugger: 1948 Packard Custom Eight Victoria
Seeing a very, very rare car that has been sitting outside in the elements for who knows how many years (decades?) is a crying shame. I could see if it was a non-descript commuter or economy car, but one… more»
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Real LS6: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The great Jack Nicholson once famously asked, “What if this is as good as it gets?” That seems to be an appropriate question to ask about this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Not only is it a rust-free classic that… more»
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First Year 400: 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
After hitting the showrooms for the first time in 1964, the 1965 Oldsmobile 442 brought some worthwhile upgrades. Chief among these was a larger engine, making these a potent classic. This 1965 Convertible is a rust-free survivor, and the… more»
