The first time that I encountered a Mercury “Breezeway”, I thought, “How cool!” Growing up we had a lot of boring cars, nothing as neat as one that had a roll-down rear window (OK, we had a Chevy station… more»
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Junkyard Find?! 1956 Packard Caribbean
The merger of Studebaker and Packard in 1954 came with a lot of fanfare and hope. It was supposed to be the partnership that enabled both brands to survive and thrive. And – yet – the Packard nameplate would… more»
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429 Police Interceptor! 1972 Ford Galaxie 500
Update 2/12/24 – After more than three years since we featured it, this Galaxie has resurfaced here on eBay with no reserve! From 12/13/20 – In Trucker Lingo, a “plain brown wrapper” is an unmarked police car that blends… more»
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Running Postwar Car for $2,900: 1948 Studebaker Commander Sedan
Everywhere you look, from eggs to washing machines, prices are on a continual march into the stratosphere. When it is hard to take a family of four out to a fast-food restaurant, it is even harder to justify the… more»
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Drivable Older Restoration: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor
Believe it or not, probably the three most popular types of vehicles people purchase to start in our hobby are Fords. A Model T, a Model A, or a first-generation Mustang is often the initial vehicle project that a… more»
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Fun Driver: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Stating that a particular classic is better than any show car is bold, but that is the claim made by the current owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Its exterior looks faded and tired, but its saving grace… more»
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1 of 1,640: 1956 Hudson Hornet Hollywood
Once the pent-up demand for new automobiles post-World War II was resolved, the grim reaper would start to come after the independent automakers. This included Kaiser-Frazer Corp, Nash-Kelvinator Corp., and Hudson Motor Car Co. To survive, the latter two… more»
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Yours To Preserve: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
I don’t really care that this 1967 Chevelle shown on ebay is not a muscle car. How often do you see one so original and pristine as this? If you’re in my camp on this one, then jump in… more»
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49,474 miles and Two Owners: 1948 Buick Super Sedan
Perhaps I am in an interesting vantage point being a writer for Barn Finds, but I think we are seeing a surge of low-mileage vintage vehicles hitting the market this year. We have featured many cars since the first… more»
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Barn Find Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Following Ford’s lead with the Fairlane in 1962, Chevrolet (and other GM divisions) created their own new “mid-size” product offering in 1964. Dubbed the Chevelle, it quickly became the second best-selling company series, only bested by the full-size Chevies…. more»
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Possible 52K Mile Coupe: 1941 Plymouth Business Coupe
While we continue to discuss the merits and demerits of prewar cars and the market for such vehicles, there are a lot of fantastic automobiles out there that would make good entry-level purchases. Take for example this 1941 Plymouth… more»
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Camaro Frame? 1954 Ford Customline
Well, here we go again, a Ford product, a 1954 Customline to be specific that has been imbibed with Chevrolet parts. Some of it is clear and some not. While similar to its ’52 and ’53 predecessors, the ’54… more»
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15-Year Project: 1969 Ford Torino GT
Ford introduced the Torino nameplate in 1968 as an upscale version of the Fairlane intermediate. Three years later, the Fairlane moniker would be retired altogether. The Torino GT was the sports model, not necessarily a muscle car, like the… more»
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Barn Find V12! Lincoln H Series Four-Door Sedan
The early 1940s marked the waning days of the V12 engine, previously produced liberally by luxury car makers such as Packard, Franklin, Cadillac, Rolls-Royce, and Lincoln. By the end of WWII, only Lincoln was soldiering on with a V12… more»
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Cheap Cruiser? 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85
The F85 began as Oldsmobile’s new compact car in 1961. It was promoted to mid-size status in 1964 and the Cutlass nameplate would quickly become a series of its own. The seller’s 1966 edition is said to run well… more»
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BF Auction: 1934 DeSoto Airflow
The Airflow, sold by both Chrysler and DeSoto divisions, was designed with aerodynamics taken into consideration in the build. While the automobiles were arguably more slippery, they were awkward looking for the times (1934 to 1937) and many buyers… more»
