Some individuals would refer to GM’s 1958 designs as wretched excess. I wouldn’t go that far, but let’s just say chrome was in vogue in 1958 and the Corvette was no exception. While 1959 was similar but different for… more»
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Rare Mexican Sunroof? 1965 Ford Mustang GT
This 1965 Ford Mustang is unusual for a few reasons, it’s a Mexican-market car and it has an electric sunroof! It’s also a GT model and the seller claims you won’t likely find many others like it because the… more»
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Original Bubble Car: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
It was the appearance of the original Iso Isetta that caused the world to coin the phrase “bubble car.” It was a term that seemed to find its way onto many other micro-cars of the era, but the Isetta… more»
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20 Year Sleep: 1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
This Jaguar XK140 cuts a pretty forlorn figure sitting in this barn. It is a spot that it has occupied for more than 20-years while it has waited for someone to come along and return it to its best…. more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1974 Pontiac GTO
This 1974 Pontiac GTO is one of a very small number of the Ventura-based models that arrived after the GTO’s hey-day as an American muscle car icon. Although not terribly popular compared to the original “Goat,” these were still… more»
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Sweet Graphics: 1979 Ford Free Wheelin’ Bronco
This 1979 Ford Bronco is a well-worn example of the rare Free Wheelin’ edition, which got some cosmetic upgrades and was offered across the Ford truck lineup from 1977-1981. The Bronco is described as a running/driving example equipped with… more»
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One Family Since New! 1955 Oldsmobile 88
Wouldn’t it be great to be a fly on the wall at a large self-storage facility, think of all of the old cars that are probably squirreled away behind those orange roll-up doors! That’s the first thing that I… more»
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Brush Find: 1959 Volkswagen Bus
Despite being hidden by the weeds, bidders have pushed this listing for a 1959 Volkswagen Bus project to nearly $30,000. This is an early, double-door panel model that looks to be quite rusty but is also seemingly quite complete… more»
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Cheap 2-For-1: 1969 Triumph Spitfire
Okay, hands up those of you who love a 2-for-1 deal. If you have your hand up, then perhaps this 1969 Triumph Spitfire is the project car for you. Not only do you get the red car that you… more»
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Cheap Project: 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Tin Woody
Just how desirable is a 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Tin Woody? While many people would plump for the 2-Door Convertible to be the pick of the litter in 1953, the Tin Woody now commands prices around 40% higher than… more»
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Metal Work Started: 1962 Porsche 356
This 1962 Porsche 356 may be appealing to some potential air-cooled fans, as it’s cheap by 356 standards and a previous owner has already started tackling the massive undertaking of restoring the body. The seller is well-regarded air-cooled seller… more»
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Plenty Of Interest: 1960 Triumph TR3
It seems that there are plenty of people who can see the potential that is locked away in this 1960 Triumph TR3 because at the time of writing, there are 154 people who are watching its listing here on… more»
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Solid Project: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Nomad
Even with its baked paintwork, this 1960 Impala Nomad has a real “wow” factor about it. In fact, there will be plenty of readers who will contend that the appearance should be left as it is, and although my… more»
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Kei Car Classic: 1971 Subaru 360
It never ceases to amaze me just how diverse the cars are that we get to feature here on Barn Finds. Take, for example, this 1971 Subaru 360. I am writing about this immediately after completing an article about… more»
396 And A 4-Speed! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS
The start of the ’70s decade was a fantastic time for muscle cars. This 1970 big block Camaro (6.5 L)) is claimed to be the 590th car built at the start of production. While the 396 actually displaced 402… more»
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Hemi Wagon: 1958 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country
Really promising project cars seem to be appearing thick and fast here at Barn Finds at present, and this looks like it could be a great one for all of our Mopar enthusiasts out there. This 1958 Chrysler New… more»
