1976 was the last year for General Motors’ full-size cars before the downsizing began. In light of fuel shortages and higher gas prices, it was inevitable that automobiles would have to become efficient. The 1976 Cadillacs were the biggest… more»
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56 Mile Garage Find! 1987 Buick Grand National
By now, many of us have seen the excellent YouTube channel developed by New York-based detailer Ammo NYC. The detailing shop has earned a reputation for not only being entrusted with multi-million dollar collections, but also for reviving long-stored… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
The third generation of the Ford T-Birds were introduced for 1961 and their shape had space age qualities about them. A big departure from the “Squarebirds” of 1958-60. The car would gain a lot of attention very quickly as… more»
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Inline Six Survivor: 1994 Ford F-150 XL
This may not be the most exciting truck on the market, but it’s a potential bargain in the making for one of Ford’s most durable models. This is a no reserve listing for a 1994 Ford F150 with the… more»
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Rolling Ragtop Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevy got into the pony car race in 1967 that Ford and Plymouth had started two years earlier. Out of some 285,000 of the hot little cars they built in the first year, more than 25,000 Camaro’s were convertibles…. more»
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Boxed In! 1970 Dodge Charger 500
Like the old VHS machine on its trunk, this 1970 Dodge Charger 500 in Warren, Michigan found itself discarded, a thing that once held utility for the owner, but not for a long time. After a decade or three… more»
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Two Car Deal! 1971 Javelin SST 401 and Parts Car
Cambridge defines a javelin as “a long stick with a pointed end that is thrown in sports competitions,” and American Motors Corporation’s car of the same name certainly matches that description. Thanks to Ford’s hugely popular Mustang, we call… more»
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Rod Or Restore? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
It’s hard to find a two-door 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, or any two-door ’57 Chevy in any trim level in decent condition for a reasonable amount of money. At least in 2021 dollars, not what we used to be… more»
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Dusty Garage Find! 1974 Buick LeSabre Convertible
By 1974, domestic convertibles were on the way out. While it’s true that they were falling out of favor with buyers, the long wagging finger of the Fed’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was threatening new rollover standards… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler
Is this Barn Find’y enough? I thought so. This 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler is a car that a few million of us dream about finding hidden away in a barn or garage somewhere, forgotten, hidden amongst the general stuff…. more»
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Custom Craft Conversion: 1993 Chevrolet G20 Van
If you wanted to travel the world or just the one-horse town you lived in style in 1993, a conversion van purchased through your local Chevrolet dealer was a smooth move. These things used to be everywhere, and among… more»
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Judge Tribute: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Whether you call them clones, copies, or tributes, there are some people in the classic car hobby that feel they are almost blasphemous. If you aren’t familiar with them, they are cars that at first glance appear to be… more»
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25 Years In The Barn: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
This 1972 Cutlass Supreme has been out of commission for at least 25 years and apparently has moved from shelter to shelter. The last title that was issued on the car was in 1978 and it comes with a… more»
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Running Barn Find: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS has long hovered between muscle car beater and collector car gold among enthusiasts, as it seems the car is either cherished to the point of obsession or treated like a dirt track special that… more»
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Update: No Reserve: 1968 Shelby GT500 Fuel Injected Prototype
We featured this car last week here on Barn Finds and it sold Saturday night at Barrett-Jackson. The car brought a winning bid of just shy of $400,000, which includes the buyer’s premium of 10%. However, the star of… more»
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Well Preserved RV: 1977 Dodge Sportsman
This 1977 Dodge Sportsman R/V is an impressively clean Class C motorhome that the seller calls a “barn find” – but we’re not exactly sure why. It could be that the terminology is simply plastered onto any vehicle that’s… more»
