Some enthusiasts place the idea of a first restoration project in the “too-hard” basket, fearing that even the initial purchase price of a classic will prove to be an obstacle that is too great to overcome. That’s when cars… more»
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Drives Like New: 1942 Buick Special Sedanet
Given that Buick’s 1942 model year began in October 1941 and ended in February 1942, it may come as no surprise that fewer than 100,000 of them were sold, and of those, a mere 5,981 were Model 48S Special… more»
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Teutonic Turbo: 1983 Audi 5000 Turbo Diesel
We’ve seen 13 Audis from 1983 here on Barn Finds, and all but one of them have had only two doors. The only four-door 5000 sedan we’ve seen was written up by yours truly, three years ago here. It… more»
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Drives Like A Dream: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
Looking for all the world like a cross between a muscle car and a personal luxury coupe is this beautiful “Martinique Bronze” 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix. The craigslist seller from Orlando, Florida, says that this is a numbers-matching, 80,000-mile… more»
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Original Nailhead: 1955 Buick Century Riviera
Purchasing a classic that you can enjoy immediately and potentially restore at your leisure is an attractive proposition, and this 1955 Buick Century Riviera presents just such an opportunity. The Buick features a few subtle and practical upgrades, but… more»
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Malibu Roller Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle
General Motors unveiled four mid-size cars in 1964, perhaps in response to FOMOCO and Chrysler going that route two years earlier. Chevrolet’s entry was the Chevelle, which had similar proportions to the 1957 Bel Air (the full-size Chevies had… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1967 Jaguar S-Type
Up for grabs here on Craigslist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is this classic 1967 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 sports sedan in very tidy condition. The car has only 59,140 miles on the odometer, and $19,500 is being asked. Thanks to Mitchell… more»
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Welcome Upgrades: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop
I’ve always believed that high-end drivers offer enthusiasts a potentially more satisfying ownership experience than pristine classics. I am not belittling perfection, but cars like this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air can be driven without the thought that one errant… more»
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Needs Some TLC: 1968 AMC Rebel SST
Whatever you think about American Motors as an automaker, you have to give it to them—they were excellent namemakers. Look at this list of evocative model names: Javelin, Matador, Ambassador, Gremlin, Hornet, and Rebel. In reality, the Rebel wasn’t… more»
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Lots Of New Parts: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
This 1966 Chevy II is already running and driving, with lots of new parts said to have been installed. I feel this one has good potential to bring it to a higher level, I’m just not sure which way… more»
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Still Underappreciated: 1998 Ford Contour SVT
We likely all have a list of vehicles we would own if time, space, and money were limitless. Sometimes these vehicles represent pure excess – the exotics, the one-of-ones – and other times it’s the complete opposite end other… more»
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Survivor 1941 Cadillac Sedanette
The Bill Mitchell/Harley Earl team modernized most of GM’s designs starting in the late 1930s. The changes at Cadillac jettisoned old-fashioned running boards, incorporated headlamps into fenders, and relocated the spare into the car’s interior. In 1941, Cadillac introduced… more»
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Original Paint, Restored Undercarriage: 1951 Ford Custom Club Coupe
It’s refreshing when a restorer puts the money where it counts, as too many “restored” cars amount to lipstick on a pig, if I may use a cliché. This 1951 Ford Custom, brought to us by Barn Finder T.J., is wearing… more»
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67k Mile Luxury Sedan: 1969 Lincoln Continental
With its signature suicide doors, the sixties Lincoln Continental offers a distinct look that’s hard not to notice, or get confused with any other make or model. Even more of a standout are those that feature the convertible top,… more»
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Spectacular Survivor: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Believe it or not, this Dynamic 88 was the base model in Oldsmobile’s 1960 lineup. Given its spectacular looks, it’s hard to believe that anybody stepped up to a Super 88 or a 98 when you could save money… more»
BF Exclusive: 1956 Pontiac Chieftain 2-Door Sedan
The seller has this 1956 Pontiac listed as a Chieftain, which Hagerty says was the base-level trim, and it may be that model. It’s hard to tell, at least for me, despite so much information and so many brochures… more»
