Salesman’s samples, or dealership promotions (dealer promos) were a big thing two or three generations ago, or more. A lot of us have seen salesmen’s samples on Antiques Roadshow or in antique shops, or online. This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette… more»
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We All Had One: 1970s Kraco 8-Track Player
Ok, maybe not all of us had an underdash-mounted 8-track player, but a lot of us did, or we wanted one. Those of us who couldn’t swing the cost of a Panasonic, Pioneer, RCA, or even a Craig, stopped… more»
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T-Jet Set: 1966 Aurora Thunderjet 500 Racetrack
We’ve seen a few slot race car sets here on Barn Finds over the last couple of years, but none like this Stirling Moss Model Motoring Table Top Racing Set. This is a 1966 version made by Aurora Plastics,… more»
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2 for 1 Projects: Pair of Batmobile Replicas
If you’re reading this review, you are no doubt a fan of Batman. And the fascination could have started with the early comic books, the 1966-68 TV show, or the series of big-screen movies that began in the 1980s…. more»
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BF Auction: Hot Wheels Collection
For many of us, our love of automobiles began with Hot Wheels. They could go anywhere your imagination could take you! Sure, we eventually grew out of our pretend cars and into full-size ones, but those fond memories seem… more»
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Same Owner For 57 Years: 1961 Ford Falcon Sedan
I’ll admit that it took me quite a while – actually more like decades – to finally appreciate the Ford Falcon and its role as a game changer in the automotive world. Game changer is quite a moniker, but… more»
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Ding Ding! 1959 Milton #805 Driveway Signal Bell
I wasn’t around in the 1950s, but the 1960s were filled with 1950s vehicles, buildings, people, fashions, music, and other things from that decade. The first car my parents had when I was born in the 60s was a… more»
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Car Cornucopia: The Joop Stolze Dispersal Sale
Over the last year, we have been treated to several sales of large collections. Notable examples include the Palmen Barnfind Collection, and Rudi Klein’s Junkyard Collection. In about two weeks, Classic Car Auctions will complete a dispersal sale on… more»
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1960s Renwal Visible Chassis and V8 Model Kits
In the late 1930s, a gentleman named Irving Lawner (Renwal spelled backward) was selling plastic kitchenware in New York City, and by the 1960s, his company was making some of the most iconic model kits of all time. These… more»
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1969 Hasbro Programmable Amaze-A-Matics!
In case you haven’t noticed, automobilia has become incredibly popular over the last few years as vintage vehicle prices have gone bonkers and left a lot of us out of the game. This double set of Amaze-A-Matics cars is… more»
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1960s Rupp Monza SS Chevy Jr. Go-Kart
Two companies I rarely think of as collaborating on a vehicle are Rupp and General Motors. Both are legendary, but on different scales, not to mention the scale of the vehicles they normally make. This 1960s Rupp Monza SS… more»
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1972 Aurora A/FX Model Motoring Penske Special
1912 was a busy year: the Republic of China was established, the Titanic sank, and the Girl Scouts organization was founded. Another big event for some of us is that in 1912, the first slot car and track were… more»
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Green Christine: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
The 1958 Plymouth Fury was made famous by its “starring” role in the 1983 Stephen King horror/thriller movie, Christine. That was the name of a white-over-red Belvedere dressed up like a Fury that went on a killing rampage of… more»
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It’s 1965! Aurora Model Motoring Slot Car Set
In the 1960s, Aurora Plastics sold a boatload of model kits as part of their toy and hobby product lines. I had a few of them and wish I still did now. That included a series of model slot… more»
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Dale Earnhardt Movie Car: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 24 years since NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt died on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. With seven championships and 76 wins at the circuit’s top level, Dale had scores of… more»
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Jackpot! Trunk Full of Vintage Car Magazines
Do you remember as a youth when you’d ride your bicycle down to your neighborhood drug store to get the latest issue of your favorite car magazine? I sure do, and I had several favorites (before that, it was… more»
