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Gas And Go: 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe

Sometimes luck just smiles on you when it comes to cars.  While some of the cars we feature have engines that are completely locked up due to improper storage, many more are a long way from starting due to… more»

Import Fighter: 1978 Dodge Challenger

I’ve always dug these “captive import” Dodge Challengers, and was sorely tempted by one in the Georgia stash I wrote about last week as a Barn Finds Exclusive. This Challenger is in slightly better condition (ha!) as a running,… more»

Portrait Inside: 1967 Chevrolet G10 Boogie Van

This is the first time that I can remember seeing a vehicle with a portrait of itself hanging inside. But, when it comes to vanning, the sky’s the limit as it relates to personal touches. This 1967 Chevy G10… more»

Exclusive: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

While some might not like the “patina” look of this Mustang, it’s hard to not love the history behind it! This 1966 Mustang Coupe is said to be one of the first ones sold in Utah in ’66. The… more»

LUV = Luxury Utility Vehicle: 1979 Buick Estate Wagon

A lot of people didn’t, and still don’t like the term station wagon. Even though there are a few modern station wagons out there, that is rarely what they are called by the manufacturers because of possibly negative connotation…. more»

Reader Ad: 1987 Buick Regal T-Type Turbo

This has to be one of the most original and lowest mileage Buick Regal T-Types we’ve ever seen! It’s covered just 7k miles since new and is even still wearing its original tires. There’s included documentation to prove the… more»

Surf’s Up: 1947 Buick Super Woody Wagon

Somewhere someone is going to read the next sentence, hyperventilate, and then pass out! When I saw this car the first image that popped into my head was of a woody wagon parked near a beach with a surfboard… more»

Shining Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Sometimes a particular make or model of car is special for an obvious reason. It may be styling. It may be performance. It may be because of rarity. It may even be the sort of cache that can only… more»

Olds Diesel Power: 1980 GMC Sierra Classic 15

Certain topics should not be brought up at the dinner table unless you are armed for verbal battle. I have a friend that will not discuss “religion, politics or motor oil” with anyone because of the heated debate that… more»

Cheap K5: 1986 GMC Jimmy 4×4

The classic lines of the Chevrolet Blazer/GMC Jimmy K5 will never go out of style. If you find yourself in the market for one you have your work cut out for you. It seems when searching for these trucks,… more»

California Convertible: 1950 Ford V-8

This unrestored original 1950 Ford convertible, located near Phoenix, AZ, is listed here on Craigslist for the reasonable price of $13,000. For a variety of reasons, Ford Motor Company wasn’t doing well financially in the late 1940’s. Some people… more»

Fire Rescue Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet C-10 K20

Old fire department vehicles continue to appear on eBay with some regularity, indicating there are still vintage workhorses with low miles hiding out in small towns and municipal garages. This 1971 Chevrolet C-10 has just under 40,000 original miles… more»

Mr Blue Sky: 1955 Packard Caribbean

One of the interesting aspects of growing up in Australia was the fact that we saw very few convertibles that hailed from the USA. We received some from the UK such as MGs and Triumphs, but the only US… more»

Sub-17K Mile 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

Built on the Ford Fox platform, the 9th generation Thunderbird was introduced in 1983 and this redesigned, beautifully aerodynamic ‘Bird sat in stark contrast to its 8th generation predecessor (AKA the “Square Bird”).  Ford offered the Turbo Coupe model… more»

1940 Ford + Pontiac + ? = This Snow Monster!

Thanks to Barn Finds reader Andre for alerting us to this…unusual creation! We’re not told much from the ad, either, but you can look at it yourself here on kijiji, where the car is called a “Rat Rod Classic.”… more»

Cheap ‘Cruiser: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Highly recognizable, and an iconic American family cruiser and road trip machine, the Vista Cruiser was the ultimate family hauler. Featuring awesome muscular Cutlass looks that appealed to the dads of the era, with all the storage and views… more»