Ford launched the first “gentleman’s” pickup in 1957, a truck based on a car platform (2-door wagon). After selling 45,000 copies in three years, they went in a different direction for 1960 – basing it on the new Falcon… more»
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Rare Hardtop: 1956 Packard Caribbean
If you’ve never seen a Packard Caribbean in person, it’s hard to understand just how incredible these cars really are. The styling is similar to that of most American cars built in 1956, with lots of chrome, multi-color paint… more»
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54k Mile Survivor: 1970 Chrysler Newport Convertible
The Newport was Chrysler’s lowest-priced entry in the 1960s and 1970s. Along with the rest of the senior Chrysler automobiles, the Newport was redone in 1969-73 with a “fuselage” type of styling. The 1970 model year would be last… more»
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Waterproof Motorcycle: 1979 Spirit Marine Wetbike
The world of ATVs and personal watercraft was a wild and wonderful place in the 1970s and 80s, and this 1979 Spirit Marine Wetbike is a perfect example. Some might say it’s a pointless exercise to essentially combine a… more»
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43k Mile 1974 Plymouth Duster
In 1970, Plymouth wanted to add some pizzazz to its aging Valiant compact and the Duster was born. It had a new fastback body from the windshield back. It would prove popular with buyers as Chrysler sold more than… more»
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Only 7,700 Miles? 1958 Morris Minor 100
A Morris Minor is one of those quintessential, small British cars that were spied motoring around all over the place at one time. And why not, offered between 1948 and 1972, approximately 1.6 M total were built comprising three… more»
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Shaker Hood: 1978 Ford Mustang II
By 1973, the Ford Mustang was no longer the darling of the pony car segment. It had grown to some rather large proportions from its debut in 1965 when Ford couldn’t build enough of them to satisfy buyers. And… more»
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It’s Futuramic! 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Woodie
We cover woodie station wagons regularly on Barn Finds and one of the questions that I keep asking is how does one handle the necessary woodwork? Considering the age of the average woodie, a body style gone from our… more»
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Silver Survivor: 1975 Ford Thunderbird
If you’d like to cruise – or better yet, float – back to the year 1975, then feast your eyes on this “Big Silver Bird” (the term Tarzan used in describing the first airplane he saw in the sky)…. more»
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Canadian-Made 1936 Ford Tudor
This 1936 Ford Tudor presents really well overall – in some photos it appears to have had a restoration at some point, and in others you can really tell the age. The seller isn’t sure – take a look… more»
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Gentleman’s Pickup: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevy introduced the El Camino, a car-like pickup of sorts, in 1959. Based on a 2-door station wagon, the El Camino was produced in response to Ford’s Ranchero, a similar vehicle. The El Camino would see just two years… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Classic cars like this 1969 Mustang Convertible are a tempting proposition. Not only are they a desirable vehicle, but the bidding action on this one hasn’t been particularly strong. If the trend continues, it could see somebody scoring this… more»
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Amazing Two-Owner Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger
It seems that every classic car has a story to tell, and the one for this 1970 Dodge Charger is of respect and dedication. The seller is the Charger’s second owner, and he purchased the vehicle from the dedicated… more»
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Nicely Optioned: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Just because a classic car offers impressive performance, that doesn’t mean that its occupants need to feel like they are missing out on the comforts of life. When we look at the optional extras that the original owner ordered… more»
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16k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
For the 1987 model year, Buick produced 20,193 examples of its iconic Grand National. These are a genuine 1980’s muscle car, and when you couple their desirability with their performance, it’s hardly surprising that we see a few appearing… more»
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Stunning Barn Find: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado
When the seller first spotted this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado, he barely gave the vehicle a second glance. He thought it was just another brown Caddy, and it didn’t interest him. However, after walking past it several times, he gave… more»
