There is an amazing collection of vehicles and petroliana up for auction next month. The estate of “Bud” Walters Jr. is being presented here by Sullivan Auctioneers. The 2-Day Estate Auction will be held on-site at two separate locations in Southwest Kansas… more»
American Classic Cars
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Gasser Barn Find! 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
If you hang around the collector car hobby long enough, you’ll hear people say “that car has the look.” My interpretation of “the look” is when a vehicle itself tells a story and has some soul. This car is… more»
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Olds Gold: NOS 1950 See-Through Plastic Hood
Getting 20th century showroom traffic to a particular dealership was a big contest in the USA, especially when new models arrived. One of the techniques used was to show off the latest and greatest engines either by putting windows… more»
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Special Delivery: 1957 Cushman Mailster
If I would have been driving a mail vehicle in the late-1950s I would have wanted something like this 1957 Cushman Mailster. This project package purveyor is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $2,000 and even… more»
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Rough Bunch: Six International Scouts
The words rust and Scout can too often be used interchangeably. Such is the case with this stash of IH Scouts found here on Craigslist in the Sedalia, Missouri area. If a salvageable project can’t be found here hopefully… more»
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Droptop Twins: Two 1965 Plymouth Valiant convertibles
For Mopar A-body aficionados, here’s an opportunity to pick up a pair of 1965 Plymouth Valiant Convertibles! They are being offered here on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,500. They are located in Glenallen, Missouri, which is halfway between Memphis… more»
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Simple Survivor: 1970 Ford Galaxie 500
Here’s a nice low mileage survivor that you don’t see every day. This two-door 1970 Ford Galaxie 500 can be found here on Craigslist in Wichita, Kansas, and would certainly be a nice highway cruiser.
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Special Special: 1961 Buick Special
I have been accused of repeating myself sometimes. I have been accused.. er.. it’s usually with some boring old car story or about some car that I let get away or a problem child car that I wish I… more»
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Real Cool Reel Mower: 1967 Yard-Man 250
Here’s a good litmus test to see if you’re a true motor head or not. This wacky looking thing is a 1967 Yard-Man 250 riding lawn mower! I know, it’s cute, isn’t it? That’s another litmus test, if you… more»
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Maine Mustang: 1968 Ford Mustang 289 3-speed
The seller of this 1968 Mustang describes it as “essentially a barn find from Maine”. You will find it listed for sale here on Craigslist. Located in Albany, New York, it is offered with a clean title and a… more»
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Barn Cat: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
Note to self: when painting a car do more prep work than just wiping it down and then spraying it a different color. That’s one issue with this otherwise desirable 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 convertible that has been… more»
Reader Ad: 1957 Buick Special Sedan
If you love the automotive styling of 1957, but want something a little different than a Bel Air you might want to take a look at reader Zev Y’s 1957 Buick Special! These entry-level Buicks offered lots of luxury… more»
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Shorty: 1973 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne Super
Being 6′-5″ tall, my nickname in high school was usually a variation of “shorty” or something similar to that. That’s what I’ve always called these shortbox pickups – shorty. This shorty, or more formally, this 1973 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1958 Continental Mark III Convertible
In an attempt to compete with the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, Lincoln introduced its Continental series of cars. And in keeping with high-end luxury tradition, they made sure these cars were spacious. Rich’s 1958 Continental Mark III is… more»
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Dusty Dandy: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
We’ve featured several Dodge Lil’ Red Express trucks here on Barn Finds over the years. They were one of those vehicles that were “instant collectibles” and it appears quite a few people purchased them and eventually stashed them away…. more»
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The Mindbender: 1955 Chevrolet Gasser
Vintage race cars are some of the coolest cars to find and bring back to life. This 1955 Chevy is no exception. Named “The Mindbender” it appears the car was either sponsored or (more likely) built buy Atlanta Speed… more»
