The word “sleeper” here is not intended to be indicative of a inconspicuous hot rod, or a long-distance tractor cab with a bed in back. But it is a van you can sleep in, among other activities, that the… more»
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Modern Day Moonshiner? 1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Here’s a puzzling Pontic for you. Reader Ikey H found this droptop listed here on eBay. It looks normal, right? Well… It has a few secrets, like an extra gas tank in the trunk and an extra set of coil… more»
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All Hail the 1937 Studebaker Dictator Coupe
Update 4/17/2018 – We accidentally doubled up on this one. Since both Todd and Brian did such great jobs writing it up, we decided to publish both of their posts. So if you’d like to see Brian’s take on… more»
Art Deco Original: 1937 Studebaker Dictator
Update 4/17/2018 – We accidentally doubled up on this one. Since Brian and Todd both did such great jobs writing it up, we decided to publish both of their write-ups. So if you’d like to see Todd’s take on… more»
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Devin Blank Slate: 1959 SS Roadster
Over the years, I’ve grown to love the history and lore of Devin Enterprise – the plucky company started by Bill Devin in 1954, and considered to be a pioneer of the California sports car movement. Perhaps his greatest… more»
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Only 1,500 Built: 1986 Buick Century Gran Sport
We have gone down the just-because-a-vehicle-is-rare-doesn’t-make-it-monetarily-valuable road many times here at One Barn Finds Tower, and here’s a car that proves that point. This is a rare 1986 Buick Century Gran Sport that can be found here on craigslist,… more»
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Desert Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet C10
A weathered desert found truck can often offer a solid body and charming looks just like this 1967 Chevrolet C10. In running and driving condition, this 89,997 mile 327 4 speed pick up needs some work to hit the… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1977 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT 4×4
Sometimes a vehicle comes along.. wait, who am I kidding, I want almost every one of the vehicles shown here, this one in particular! The machine has yet to be invented that can measure my desire for this 1977… more»
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Tall Hauler: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
Stupid refrigerator, how am I supposed to bring this thing home, and I’m not paying to have it delivered! No worries, this 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire is your answer. Or, it will be after a few weekends (weeks/months) of work…. more»
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Rare Turbo: 1981 Chevy Monte Carlo
Before the Monte Carlo SS, there was a rare turbocharged model which could pass for a sleeper given the era in which it was produced. This particular example appears to be in fine shape, with some tasteful OEM upgrades… more»
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Lonely Seller Alert! 1970 Mystery Charger Only $1
Apparently, somewhere in Maine, the snow melt revealed this 1970 Dodge Charger, presumably sidelined after a front-end shunt. The listing here on craigslist amounts to 25 words, so let’s have some fun and fill in the blanks in the… more»
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Faded Glory: 1956 Continental Mark II
Continental was developed as a completely separate division of Ford to build a luxury automobile competitive with the best cars in the world. In 1956, for the price of a Rolls-Royce or a few Cadillacs, or even a couple Lincoln Premiere convertibles you… more»
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Bluegrass Connection: Dr. Stanley’s 1964 Avanti
This 1964 Studebaker Avanti is a desirable early generation car that was unfortunately torn down for a restoration that never began. The coupe has a mild celebrity connection, at one time belogning to Dr. Ralph Stanley, a well-known bluegrass… more»
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1 Of 2,520: 1964 Rambler Typhoon
With only 2,520 made, this 1964 Rambler Typhoon is a rare car. This unique project can be found here on eBay in Bellevue, Washington with one bid of $800 and there is no reserve. I got a car from… more»
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Corvette Alternative: 1972 Opel GT
This 1972 Opel GT is one of the better ones we’ve seen lately, although it is saddled with an automatic transmission. That’s OK – it likely played a role for the high state of preservation on display. The seller… more»
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Prewar Passenger Pigeon: 1934 Hupmobile Aero-Dynamic
From the beginning of automobile production in America to the end of World War II, an amazing number of manufacturers entered and left the market. From simple cycle cars to the many famous luxury vehicle manufacturers, consumers had a… more»
