You’ve all heard the old adage: “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” I’ve always felt flattered-by-proxy for Harley Earl’s General Motors styling team regarding the 1949-’52 Chevrolet and Pontiac fastbacks, because nobody will ever convince me that Bentley… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan
Some cars seem to personify their brands better than others; for example, you can look at this 1967 Fairlane and you know it’s a Ford without even looking at a badge. Pop culture has also given the ’67 Fairlane… more»
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Long Roof Barn Find: 1961 Ford Country Sedan
The accumulated dust indicates that this 1961 Ford Country Sedan has spent many years occupying this shed and that decades have probably elapsed since it last saw active duty. No classic deserves to end its days like this, and… more»
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70-HP Dockbuster: 1961 Mercury 700 Outboard
Outboard motors are tough to show here on Barn Finds. We have a horizontal format, since, you know, 99% of vehicles are horizontal. This 1961 Mercury 700 Direct-Reversing outboard is posted here on Facebook Marketplace in one of the… more»
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Part Restored: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The 1972 model year marked the final for production of Oldsmobile’s Third Generation Cutlass range. It remained a favorite among buyers, selling in respectable numbers. This 1972 Cutlass Supreme Hardtop Sedan is a perfect example of the breed, and… more»
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1-of-250! 1978 Clénet Series I
In our modern times, some would say that all cars and SUVs look like spacecraft from the pages of science fiction. There was a day, however, when the long, flowing lines of the Auburn, Cord or Duesenberg were the… more»
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Dignified Survivor: 1967 Buick Wildcat
For the longest time, I believed Buick’s full-size hotrod, known as the Wildcat, was a two-door-only model. Well, today’s review of a spectacular 1967 four-door sedan disabused me of that notion. I’d place this Anoka, Minnesota domiciled example in… more»
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Shiny Red Ambulance: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain
With few if any details, this 1955 Pontiac ambulance, once in service to the fire department in Palm Springs, California, will be auctioned off at McCormick’s 78th Classic Car Auction in the same city over the weekend of February… more»
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390 V8-Powered: 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon
You’re right, Ford didn’t offer a 390 V8 for this car in 1959, but there’s one in here, according to the seller. Without a VIN, it’s impossible to tell what the original engine would have been but there were… more»
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Holy Grail? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle COPO 427
In the late 1960s, if you wanted a hotter car than Chevrolet advertised, you went to a dealer with COPO connections. Central Office Production Order was the only way you could get a 425 horsepower, 427 cubic inch V8… more»
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57K-Mile 1982 Ford Granada GL Squire Wagon
This 1982 Ford Granada GL Squire package wagon has a lot going for it. The seller says it’s a low-mile car with around 57,000 miles on it, it’s rust-free (!), and it’s a one-owner car. That’s the trifecta in… more»
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Just Two Owners: 1977 Chevrolet Nova V8
The Chevy Nova was a popular compact car, with an incredible run from 1962 to 1979. The final generation arrived in 1975, the last with rear-wheel-drive, and was replaced by the front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. This ’77 edition looks… more»
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Rolling Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS is sort of at an unusual stage, and I have to agree with Barn Finds tipster Ted when he wrote to us saying he’s a bit confused by the ad and the photos. However,… more»
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All-Original 1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe
I have a certain sentimentality about old cars that keeps me from selling anything; it’s more than a mere foible, but it’s who I am and I’ve learned to live with it. Unfortunately, that means that I’m stuck buying… more»
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$10K Invested: 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
The decision to restore a car – especially with the help of a professional shop – is not one that should be taken lightly. Doing it yourself, sure – go nuts. If you spend countless hours perfecting a vehicle… more»
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Runs and Drives: 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
Here’s a prospective race car. Oh, sure it doesn’t look speedy – but it’s got possibilities, and the right race for this car is La Carrera Panamericana. Hard to believe? Spend five minutes with this video, and check out… more»
