We often see the low-mileage fire trucks and related equipment come up for grabs, usually after they’ve quietly sold at some small town auction. What we see less frequently is what happens to these trucks, as they were typically… more»
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Special Color Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. They would see 1.2 million full-size cars produced for the first time, and the Impala comprised more than 800,000 units. While you saw these cars virtually everywhere back then,… more»
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V8 Shop Truck: 1956 Ford F-100
The venerable F-series Ford trucks hit the market in 1948 – called the Bonus Built line – and immediately won over the marketplace. Its truck chassis was augmented by creature comforts in the cab and suspension, appealing to buyers… more»
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The Original SUV? 1950 Willys Jeepster
If you think about a Willys Jeepster in modern terms, it’s really the first, or one of the first, SUVs. Instead of mimicking a jacked-up station wagon the way most modern SUVs do, the Jeepster was designed to look… more»
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Fabulous No Reserve: 1957 Mercury Colony Park
Talk about wow factor! I have been on a station wagon sojourn of sorts lately and this 1957 Mercury Colony Park may be the best of the best. It’s not just its spectacular condition that is so remarkable, but… more»
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Grandpa’s Drop-Top: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Except for one older repaint in the factory color, this 1957 Chevy Bel Air is said to be original – and has been in the same family since new. If you wanted a Tri-Five convertible between 1955-57, you had… more»
BF Exclusive: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 With Rare Sunroof
The First Generation Mercury Cougar offered buyers access to the pony car experience in a more luxurious package than the equivalent Mustang. The list of optional extras was as long as your arm, and one of the rarer ones… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Ford F250
Sold For: $1,800 We love classic trucks here at Barn Finds. They are loaded with practicality while being stylish and fun to cruise in. We especially love unrestored examples, as most trucks lived hard lives from day one. This… more»
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BF Auction: V6-Powered 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback GT
The owner of this 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback GT believes it is the only examples in this exact specification left in existence. They purchased the vehicle in Brownsville, Texas, and placed it on stands to perform a restoration in… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Jeepster Commando
The Jeep Jeepster Commando was developed by Kaiser-Jeep and production continued under the AMC nameplate after AMC bought Jeep in 1970. It is somewhat unique to find a Commando in this condition. It just needs some mechanical work to… more»
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Sensationally Sleek: 1967 Buick Riviera GS
No, you’re not looking at a mild custom, this is exactly how a sleek and sexy ’67 Buick Riviera GS left the factory. What a gorgeous piece of sculpture on four wheels. Styling Boss Bill Mitchell and his GM… more»
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Trophy-4 Engine: 1962 Pontiac Tempest
Pontiac intended to get into the compact car game in 1961 with a clone of Chevy’s new Corvair. But instead, they got a different car that was unique in its own engineering. Named the Tempest, its standard motor would… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
By 1957, Studebaker was floating on thin ice. Its bank account was virtually empty, and it was restyling existing models in a desperate bid to stay afloat. One of its offerings for that model year was the Golden Hawk,… more»
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Low Miles, Two Owners: 1991 Mustang GT 5.0 Convertible
The Fox body Mustang has gained considerable favor in the marketplace recently and for good reason. These are very competent cars for a very reasonable price. Want to race it? No problem. Grocery getter? Ditto. Occasional weekend car? Eager… more»
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Repaint or Preserve? 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Every generation jumps on the retro bandwagon, and each focuses on a different era. In the 1970s, people craved the cars, music, and fashion of the 1950s. The current generation has turned its attention to the 1980s, which helps… more»
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30k Original Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo Pace Car
By 1980, forced-induction engines were making their presence felt in many spheres of motorsport. Manufacturers could see the benefit of this technology in their production models, as it allowed engines to produce considerably more power without significantly compromising fuel… more»
