I am amazed at how tastes evolve. I once wouldn’t have given classic Pickups a second glance, but I now find them quite attractive. I’m unsure whether it is the versatility or the rugged dependability, but I often think… more»
American Classic Cars
Rare DRM-500: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
If you had a healthy wallet or an understanding bank manager in 1992, you could park a pretty potent Chevrolet Corvette in your garage. I speak, of course, of the legendary ZR-1. However, it was possible to take even… more»
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Restoration Needed: Rare 1955 Packard Caribbean
The Caribbean was Packard’s top-of-the-line automobile and served as the company’s “halo car” from 1953 to 1956. Except for the last year, the Caribbean was only offered as a convertible. The 1955 models were heavily restyled and were perhaps… more»
Stalled Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette + Frame
The long-awaited second-generation Chevy Corvette finally arrived in 1963. It was a new car that adopted the surname “Stingray.” Sales grew by 50% and would continue to increase in the coming years. The convertible continued to be popular, but… more»
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Rust-Free Arizona Find: 1970 Ford LTD 390 V8
We’ve only seen seven 1970 Ford LTDs here on Barn Finds over the years, and none of them were a 4-door sedan as seen here. I think I actually prefer the 4-door body style in this car over the… more»
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Bluesmobile Replica! 1974 Dodge Monaco
For so many reasons, not the least of which was that it featured a 1974 Dodge Monaco that Elwood told Jake was 440-powered, The Blues Brothers was one of those films that remained on my frequent watch list for… more»
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34k Mile Beauty: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Coupe
Anytime a vintage automobile comes across our desks here at Barn Finds with the words ALL ORIGINAL appearing in caps entirely, it usually gets my adrenaline flowing enough to drop everything and check it out immediately. The issue is… more»
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18,370 Miles? 1977 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Looking like either Jennifer Blue or Cerulean Blue (my money is on Jennifer Blue), this 1977 Cadillac Sedan DeVille appears to be a nice example of GM’s first year redesigned fifth-generation DeVille series, in a much smaller, lighter size, and… more»
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All Original Cruiser: 1948 Buick Roadmaster
The Roadmaster was a Buick nameplate used on-again, off-again, dating back to the mid-thirties. The car took a short break after 1942 before reappearing in ’46 for a run that lasted just over a dozen years, then went on… more»
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Frankie Avalon Ties: Stretched 1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
By age 85, many celebrities have dropped out of the public eye and lost some of the spark they once brought to the spotlight. However, Frankie Avalon seems to reinvent himself every few years and stay relevant. Whether it… more»
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Parked in ’92: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Choosing an appropriate project candidate can be challenging. There are many factors to consider, including the buyer’s budget and how hands-on they can be with their build. This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is an interesting alternative. The current owner parked… more»
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Surfer Vibe Shorty: 1974 Ford E-Series Van
Talk about the Jack of All Trades. What vehicle better epitomizes that phrase than Ford’s Econoline series? Launched in 1960 with cats-eye headlamps and a mid-engine configuration, the E-Series could do almost anything: haul your soccer team, help you… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Although I have always admitted a weakness for classic cars wearing the Blue Oval badge, I’ve always longed to park a First Generation Pontiac Firebird in my garage. I believe that Pontiac struck a sweet spot with the styling,… more»
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SS 396 Rally Sport: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet redesigned the popular Camaro “pony car” in 1970, but it got off to a slow start. Production problems delayed the introduction until after the first of the year, and subsequent sales numbers fell below those of the first… more»
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Seldom Seen: 1967 Pontiac GP 428 Convertible
I’d call this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix convertible a twofer. Firstly, it’s one of only 5,800 GP drop tops assembled in ’67 – the only year that body style was offered, and it’s got an optional, big, honking 428… more»
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Rare 1-Owner, 2-Door, 9-Passenger Wagon: 1957 Plymouth Suburban
The rise of station wagon sales in the 1950’s can be attributed to the postwar baby boom and the growth of what we call suburbia. For model year 1957, Ford was the wagon king selling almost 320,000 units, followed… more»
