Oh no, there’s that dreaded “L” word again. No, not that “L” word; the Luxury “L” word. And as you look at the early ’70s, luxury started to creep into the automotive lexicon replacing the “P” word, performance. Cohabitating… more»
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Tidy Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Malibu
While it had originally been intended for release in the 1972 model year, various circumstances meant that Chevrolet’s massively redesigned and re-engineered Malibu did not break cover until 1973. Some of the changes that the new model brought to… more»
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’80s Project Build: 1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Post
Ignore the dust, because underneath that is a 1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Post Sedan that is roadworthy and ready to be enjoyed. It is a custom build from the 1980s, so the next owner could choose to treat the Chevy… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1929 Ford Model A Fordor
Underneath that heavy coating of dust is a Ford Model A Fordor that represents a stalled restoration project. It has been owned by the same family for more than 40-years, and they whipped the body and engine into shape… more»
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1 Of 6: 1913 Henderson Model 44 Roadster
One of the great joys of writing for Barn Finds is the fact that we get to see and research some very rare and unusual cars, and this 1913 Henderson Model 44 Roadster is just such a car. The… more»
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Cheap Woodie Project: 1947 Chrysler Town And Country
A few years ago, this would have been the buy of the century. It’s a restorable 1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan for sale here on eBay in Farmingdale, New York (that’s on Long Island) for a Buy-It-Now price… more»
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BF Classified: Magnificent 1948 DeSoto Club Coupe
While brands like Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge are stock in trade, defunct marques like Plymouth, Mercury, Pontiac and Oldsmobile still get their share of press here at Barn Finds. But things get even more interesting when we reach further… more»
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Emerging Classic: 1977 AMC Gremlin
The AMC Gremlin possesses styling that is so distinctive and quirky that only a single glance, even in silhouette, can leave you in no doubt as to what you are looking at. The Gremlin spent many years unwanted and… more»
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Container Find: 1955 Chevy 210
Near Pueblo, Colorado, you’ll find a field dotted with several shipping containers. Inside one of them housed this awesome 1955 Chevrolet, which is now for sale. It can be found here on Craigslist with a firm asking price of $9,000…. more»
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49K Miles: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Custom
The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Custom was Pontiac’s top trim level based on the Chieftain and I can’t think of a better setting for a gorgeous two-tone Firegold and White Mist car than equally gorgeous Tucson, Arizona. That’s where… more»
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Stored Since ’71: 1948 Dodge D-24 Custom
Cars from the 1940s are quickly losing steam as far as interest goes. Car collectors are getting older and younger folks typically prefer vehicles from recent decades. There are always exceptions, of course. This 1948 Dodge D-24 Custom can… more»
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Nice Non-Hudson: 1934 Terraplane Business Coupe
While it might have been built by Hudson, the 1934 Terraplane carried none of the company’s branding beyond its built plate. In fact, during its lifetime, it was known initially as the Essex-Terraplane, and from 1934, simply the Terraplane…. more»
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Owned Since ’61! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
A gentleman by the name of “Papa Jim” purchased this 1957 Bel Air in 1961 and drove it on a regular basis before parking it about 10-years-ago. Papa Jim has recently passed away, but the Bel Air has now… more»
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Daily Driven: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
Owning a desirable classic that you can use as a practical daily driver is a great experience, and that is what the owner of this 1959 VW Beetle has been able to do. The car came to the US… more»
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Hidden Surprise: 1950 DeSoto Deluxe Carry-All
For such a seemingly unassuming sedan, this 1950 DeSoto Deluxe Carry-All has a sweet surprise hiding within its restored Andante Green candy shell. Yes, this car has been restored, it’s not a dusty barn find. My apologies for that… more»
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Same Owner Since 1960! 1956 Oldsmobile 88
Imagine buying a 2016 sedan now and keeping it until 2080, that’s the equivalent of the owner’s history with this 1956 Oldsmobile 88. I’m trying to think of a 2016 vehicle that would last 60 years and I’m coming… more»
