In 1971, three similar Corvettes were leased to NASA’s Apollo 15 crew by Chevrolet to help promote the space program. A now-white Corvette with red and blue stripes would be driven on Earth by command module pilot Al Worden,… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1949 GMC FC253 1-Ton Pickup
We see our share of classic pickups at Barn Finds, but a search of our archives suggests that this could be the first 1949 GMC FC253 1-Ton Pickup we’ve featured. It is a stunning classic that would suit a… more»
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19K Original Miles: 1984 GMC 2500 Fire Truck
Despite hailing from north of Boston, this former firefighting rig from the town of Wenham, Massachusetts, has survived in surprisingly sound condition. It’s certainly helped by the fact that the mileage is incredibly low at just 19,000, but this… more»
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Scruffy The Tugboat: 1913 Steel Riveted Tugboat
If you are of a particular age, your early childhood was enriched with a series of children’s books called Little Golden Books. One of these stories was about a young tugboat called Scruffy who went to travel the world. … more»
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Warehouse Find: 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 Replica
It would have been great to have had a lot of disposable income back in the 1960s and 70s, to be able to buy some classic metal that would have been a hoot to drive and unlike anything else… more»
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Rare Color: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
The First Generation Mustang GT is a desirable classic, but this 1966 GT Convertible could raise that desirability to a higher level. It needs TLC, but the knowledgeable seller indicates that it is one of the 3% of Mustangs… more»
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Restoration Ready: 1955 Nash Statesman
Nash’s Statesman was a mid-level car built by the company between 1950 and 1956. Across two generations, the Statesman was positioned between the top-line Nash Ambassador and the entry Nash Rambler. That would all change later due to the… more»
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Tri-Five Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
With Tri-Five Chevrolets continuing to grow in popularity, promising project cars generally receive plenty of interest and spirited bidding when they hit the classic market. However, there can be exceptions to every rule, and this 1956 Bel Air appears… more»
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V8 Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang GT
As the Ford Mustang rolled into its first full year of production in the Fall of 1964, the GT option became available. When equipped with a 289 cubic inch V8, the GT Equipment Package was available that added a… more»
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One Year Only: 1983 Plymouth Scamp
Auto manufacturers recycle model names all of the time. Case in point is the Plymouth Scamp. Originally a trim level on the two-door Valiant (’71-’76), the name resurfaced for one year only in 1983 as a badge-engineered version of… more»
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Vintage American: 1941 Chevrolet G7117 Camper
John Steinbeck’s s Grapes of Wrath was published in 1939, just a couple of years before the 1.5 ton 1941 Chevrolet G7117 on offer here rolled off the assembly line. Steinbeck’s tale chronicles the story of a family who leaves… more»
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Pierre Cardin Special! 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Boasting a freshly rebuilt motor, fresh paint, many new parts, and a rare Pierre Cardin interior in decent shape, this 1973 AMC Javelin AMX may need little beyond a new owner to hit the street or cruise-in. A 360… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
I find it fascinating when a 64-year-old car not only survives to be in this kind of “original” unrestored condition, but also stays all those years with just one family. I wish I had more details about this car’s… more»
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Incredible Patina: 1983 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4
I hope you all appreciate the fact that I restrained from using the word “epic” in my description of this Dodge Ramcharger. The patina is just so perfect on it that it demands the use of overused adjectives, but… more»
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41k Mile Survivor: 1992 Buick Skylark GS
The Skylark nameplate was a staple in the Buick lineup from the 1950s to the 1990s. Its sixth and final generation debuted in 1992, continuing as a front-wheel-drive compact with interesting “new age” styling that was a departure from… more»
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427 Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sometimes I look at the C3 Corvette and wonder whether classing it as a sports car is doing the car justice. That is especially true with this 1969 Convertible. Its engine bay houses a big-block V8, giving the driver… more»
