A tip with a twist is how you might describe this ad, found for us by Mitchell G. The tip is the straight-up 1967 Dodge Charger pictured here on craigslist. The twist? There are a bunch of them the… more»
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Container Find! 1964 Studebaker Commander
In its final years, Studebaker was in financial peril from one year to the next, although the 1959 compact Lark brought some short-term hope. But, just before Christmas of 1963, Studebaker stopped producing cars in the U.S., shifting production… more»
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Solid Garage Find: 1932 Chevrolet Confederate
The 1932 Chevy Series BA Confederate was the one-year successor to the Series AE Independence. The U.S. economy was still reeling from the effects of the Great Depression and sales numbers were off by nearly 50%, so it was… more»
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Shorty Van: 1978 Chevrolet G20
Just when I think I’ve seen the coolest shorty van, another one turns up that puts the others to shame. Of course, there’s no real “shame”, here – if you’ve got a period-correct van, you’ve got it made in… more»
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Sleeper Sedan? 1974 Pontiac Grand Am 400 Survivor
Four door Grand Am Month continues with this Saugatuck, Michigan classic. The black four-door hardtop version of Pontiac’s sporty mid-sized features a non-original 400 V8 replacing the original base 400. A nearly perfect interior combines with decent paint for… more»
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Original Oddball: 1978 Excalibur
Here’s my question when it comes to these neo-classical creations like the Excalibur shown here: who is still buying these cars? Once considered both a fashion statement and a commentary on the size of one’s bank account, these 1980s… more»
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BF Auction: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
UPDATE – The seller has added a video of the car running. You can view it below. Long-term ownership is a desirable attribute with any potential classic purchase. It allows buyers to gain insight into the car’s history and… more»
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1 of 6 French Exports? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the 2-seat Ford Thunderbird ended its three-year run in 1957. After that, it would convert to a 4-passenger personal luxury car. But not before a half-dozen of the cars were supposedly shipped to France for… more»
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5-Speed Rarity: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350
Among muscle car enthusiasts, there’s a tendency to place a great deal of emphasis on special edition trims or rare options that make a car a one-of-five, or what have you. But really, muscle cars are at their best… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
We love finding classic cars with a well-documented history. For most people, a car is just transportation, so keeping track of its history isn’t all that important to them. And prior to the internet, it wasn’t something that could… more»
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1-of-4: 1934 DeSoto Airflow Brougham
The automotive design and manufacturing world is complex, but the recipe for sales success is relatively simple. A company must take sound engineering and construction techniques, wrap them in a body that people find attractive, and market those vehicles… more»
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Only 32K Miles! 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Third-gen (’82-’92) Chevrolet Camaros seem to get short-shrift in the desirability index. They turn up here on Barn Finds from time to time but are considerably overshadowed by the two previous generations. I have some anecdotal reasons such as… more»
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Still Like New: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The one-family owners of this 1955 Ford Thunderbird are saying all the right things, if not detailing their claims very thoroughly, in the ad here on craigslist. On offer: a car that presently does parade duty in Omaha, Nebraska…. more»
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No Reserve 1968 Ford Bronco 4×4
We see our share of First Generation Ford Broncos at Barn Finds, and this is for a fundamental reason: These classics are extraordinarily desirable and popular. This 1968 example demonstrates that fact courtesy of the intense bidding since the… more»
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1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Barn Find
To help turn around lagging sales, Ford gave its Mustang pony car a new performance edition in 1969, the Mach 1. Though the seller doesn’t identify this project car as being a Mach 1 (25% of sales in 1969),… more»
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38 Years In the Shed: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet downsized its full-size cars in 1977 as a move toward less weight and better fuel economy. Its mid-sized machines followed in 1978, including Chevy’s successful personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo. The irony was that the bigger ’77… more»
