Any fans of classic movies here at Barn Finds? If so, you may have noticed that Chrysler Corporation provided cars to many old movies; after all, it was an inexpensive and effective way to promote your lineup. Invariably, movie stars… more»
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Much Recent Work: 1958 Ford Thunderbird
One of the greatest concerns when purchasing a classic is whether its sparkling exterior might hide a long list of mechanical woes that would cost a small fortune to address. However, that isn’t the case with this 1958 Ford… more»
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283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
I was once asked to compile a list of my favorite classics from each post-war decade, and selecting one from the 1950s was a no-brainer. I might lean heavily towards Ford products, but a Matador Red 1957 Chevrolet Bel… more»
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Everything New? 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
The El Camino outlasted the Ford Ranchero in the “coupe utility” market. From 1964 to 1987, the El Camino was a pickup variant of the mid-size Chevelle automobile. So, its ride and handling were superior to that of a… more»
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Rebuilt 350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The seller states that this 1971 Corvette Convertible is a driver, not a garage queen. That seems to be a fair assessment, as while it has a few flaws, it is a tidy, turnkey vehicle that the new owner… more»
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56K Miles: 1987 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible
The price goes up when the top goes down, is usually the mantra for folks selling convertibles. That isn’t the case with this 1987 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible, which is priced at just $2,500. You can hardly get a… more»
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1979 Ford F-100 Ranger Flareside 302 V8
What’s the first thing that catches your eye in this opening photo? The stunning condition of this beautiful blue 1979 Ford F-100 Ranger Flareside? That it’s a short bed, giving it a super cool look? Or, something else, maybe… more»
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48K-Mile Survivor: 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The Cimarron was a few years away by the time America’s Bicentennial rolled around, and this 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was a whopping 4.5 feet longer than the Chevy Cavalier-based Cimarron! Four and a half feet! That’s like half… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1972 Dodge Charger Project
It would have been more favorable if the owner of this 1972 Dodge Charger had foreseen that he’d be losing his garage work area before removing several body components and the wheels, as we’ll see shortly. Repair funds are… more»
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Rebuilt Engine And More: 1955 Buick Century
During the first half of the 1950s, Buick had the world on a string, as Frank Sinatra and other crooners so memorably sang. It produced 738,814 units for the model year, enough for third place in the industry. Unfortunately,… more»
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C-Code Near Survivor: 1965 Ford Mustang
Imagine if you worked on the assembly line at Ford between 1964 and 1966. That’s when 1.3 million copies of the hot new Ford Mustang were built. You probably got all of the overtime you wanted – and some… more»
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59k Mile 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix
With the popularity of personal luxury coupes remaining steady during the mid-seventies, it’s easy to understand why the 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix was one of the more desirable entries for the period. The car’s bold yet smooth lines and… more»
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Denim Inequity: 1978 AMC Gremlin X Levi’s
I’ve always wondered what it would have been like if AMC offered a Dockers Edition Gremlin, with khaki fabric seats? “Hey, Biff, this is a nice car!” “Thanks, Tad, I really like that the seat fabric matched my khaki… more»
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A Joy to Drive: 1954 Ford Customline
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is true, then the first photo of this 1954 Ford Customline tells us much. The selection of show silverware leaning against the front bumper attests… more»
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Original Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Town and Country
Ah, the humble Station Wagon. I can’t even begin to guess how many millions of people these vehicles have transported to the shops, to school, and on family vacations. Once a staple of the new car market, the Wagon… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 GMC C2500 Custom
Up for grabs as a Barn Finds Auction is this striking 1985 GMC C2500, a custom show truck that blends ’80s mini-truck flair with big-block American presence. Currently located in Urbana, Ohio, and showing just 22,899 miles, this one-owner-style… more»
