At least around here, I am noticing a trend at car shows. It seems that we are seeing fewer and fewer show-stopping rare cars and more and more cars in the driver category. In a lot of ways, this… more»
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66k Original Miles: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has been a staple of the classic scene for decades, and spotless examples command impressive prices. That left enthusiasts in a quandary. Many wished to buy into the Bel Air lifestyle but didn’t have… more»
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Forty Years Asleep: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Project
Will there ever be an end to the supply of cars that haven’t seen the light of day for decades? Here’s another one, on eBay, a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief (misidentified as a Silver Chief) two-door hardtop, bid to… more»
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Sleeper Project? 1965 Pontiac GTO
The GTO was introduced as a performance extension of the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans in 1964. Internal bean counters thought they would only sell 5,000 copies the first year, and yet the final tally blew past 32,000 automobiles. It was still… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1951 Dodge Meadowbrook
SOLD We’ve seen over the past few years a definite surge in interest for 4-door classics. While they still aren’t as desirable as their two-door counterparts, lots of people are starting to see the benefit of saving their money… more»
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1 of 153 427 V8: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL
Beginning in 1962, the Fairlane became Ford’s new mid-size car that got a major restyle in 1966-67. While the company would build hundreds of thousands of these automobiles over the years, in 1967 they only produced 153 copies with… more»
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Hard To Find: 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco
Here’s one you hardly ever see anymore, a second-gen 1984 VW Scirocco. Actually, a Scirocco of any year or gen is a seldom seen item anymore so it was a treat to find this very clean example. Located in… more»
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Do Doors Matter? 1965 Chevrolet Impala
That’s the question, will two extra doors on a car known for its dashing two-door hardtop, coke bottle styling adversely affect its value? This ’65 Impala four-door sedan has a lot of positive features in its plus column so… more»
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1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman Coupe
DeSoto is an orphan marque in my mind. While the model was produced under the Chrysler brand from 1929 through 1961, it’s rare to see a DeSoto at a car show these days. Perhaps that’s because Chrysler couldn’t make… more»
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Ready To Rumble? 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
I’ve been on a full-size Ford kick of late and the posts, such as this ’68 and this ’70 have generated some reader attention, so let’s keep it up. This time I’m offering up a ’66 Ford Galaxie 500… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1950 Studebaker Land Cruiser
You know a 1950 Studebaker when you see one, that’s for sure! The bullet nose, wrap-around divided rear window, and the reverse-opening rear doors all conspired to create the non-GM/Ford/Chrysler market entry. And they found their niche with an… more»
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No Reserve Nice! 1966 Mercedes 230S
Mercedes 200 series sedans, like this 1966 230S turn up with some regularity here on Barn Finds and some appear to be good buys. Is that the case with this example? Well, it certainly shows well so let’s take… more»
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Gold on Gold Mopar: 1968 Dodge Charger
When it was introduced in mid-1966, the Dodge Charger got off to a slow start. But when Chrysler redesigned all their mid-size cars in 1968, sales of the Charger took off – selling more than six times the number… more»
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Blue Plate Survivor: 1976 Mercury Comet
Badge engineering is nothing new in the automotive world, representing a sensible way for a manufacturer to maximize the return on the enormous costs involved in developing a new model. By sharing a platform across several makes utilizing little… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1968 Buick LeSabre Custom 400
The history of this 1968 Buick LeSabre Custom 400 Hardtop is unclear, but it is a classic that carries the hallmarks of an existence treated with respect. It has no glaring faults or flaws and could be an affordable… more»
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Stock Or Street Rod? 1939 Ford De Luxe Coupe
What is it about the late 1930s and early 1940s cars that make them so seductive? We’ve covered dozens of these cars recently but it seems that each is more alluring than the last. Here on eBay is one… more»
