It’s a judgment call to refer to this Ford Model A as a car as opposed to a “pile-o-parts”. It’s mostly bolted together but there’s a bunch of stuff missing and the listing is competing for a new level… more»
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Rusty Gold? 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS
Back in the early ‘60s, it seemed like Chevrolet was introducing a new car every two years. In 1960, it was the Corvair; in 1962, it was the Chevy II; and in 1964, it was the Chevelle. The Bowtie… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia
For many years, cars that hailed from the 1970s were largely ignored within the classic car scene. The reality is that all of these cars are now at least 40-years-old, which makes any tidy survivor from that era well… more»
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Restore or Custom? 1935 Dodge DU 5-Window Coupe
As I look at this 1935 Dodge DU 5-Window Coupe, it sets my mind racing with possibilities. The vehicle runs and drives, so it could conceivably be used as it currently stands. Its rust issues are minimal, which could… more»
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Buried Alive: 430-Powered 1969 Buick Electra 225
The Buick Electra 225 (aka Deuce and a Quarter) got part of its name from its total length: 225 inches (just under 19 feet). These big luxury sedans (sometimes also referred to as land yachts) were from the heyday… more»
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350 V-8 Project: 1973 Buick Apollo
Spawned by the sales success of the Chevrolet Nova in the late ‘60s/early ‘70s, Chevy’s siblings must have clamored for one of their own – and got them. First, Pontiac got the Ventura (later Phoenix), then Oldsmobile got the… more»
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72K Original Miles: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Barn Find
It’s hard to believe but 1955 Chevrolets turned 65-years-old this year! Any tri-five Chevy from ’55 through ’57 continues to be highly sought after and values continue to climb. This 210 post can be found here on eBay with… more»
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One Buck Barn Find? 1972 Renault 17R
Update: The listing appears to have been deleted but you can at least read about it here – sorry! JO I have to be honest, a Renault anything doesn’t usually garner my attention. This 1972 Model 17R is different… more»
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Original 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
In the 1960s, the Plymouth Valiant was a steady compact car that sold well enough. But exciting it wasn’t. Enter the Duster, a Valiant-based fastback that could compete with the Ford’s new Maverick and others like the Chevy Nova…. more»
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Fix and Drive? 1975 AMC Gremlin
For 1970, AMC re-invented its approach to compact cars by replacing the rather staid American with the new Hornet. As an encore and a shot at the sub-compact imports, too, the Gremlin followed a few months later. The Gremlin… more»
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43k Mile Project: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The impact of the OPEC oil embargo had its effect on new car sales for 1973. Nova sales that year were up six percent over ’72 and ’74 would grow by another six percent. The car had its first… more»
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1 of 502 Racer! 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 Evolution
America’s National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) includes the phrase “Stock Car” because it featured, for decades, stock-bodied cars akin to what common citizens could purchase. The phrase “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday” drove healthy competition,… more»
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Reader Tip: 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier RS
Coming in as a replacement for the Monza, the Chevy Cavalier isn’t a car that we see a lot of here on Barn Finds. And if we do, they’re normally a Z24 and/or a convertible model. They were made… more»
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Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
Remember all the wild “high impact/high performance” colors that Chrysler came up with in the early ‘70s to sell more cars to younger buyers? Sublime, Go-Mango, Hemi Orange, Top Banana, Pink Panther, Green-Go and Plum Crazy (my favorite). Who… more»
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Suicide Door Survivor: 1937 Plymouth P4 Deluxe
There’s something unbelievably appealing about an all-original car that’s still wearing its original paint. Especially when it’s as old as this 1937 Plymouth P4 Deluxe is. This great looking car can be found here on eBay in York, Nebraska,… more»
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Only 11k Miles! 1963 Studebaker Lark Cruiser
1959 was a year of change for Studebaker-Packard Corp. First, the storied Packard brand – which had been around since 1899 — was gone. And second, the new Studebaker Lark compact was born. It would be the sales shot… more»
