The Dodge Aspen was the subject of an extensive development program aimed at increasing vehicle strength, lowering overall weight and improving aerodynamic efficiency to achieve the best fuel consumption figures possible. That so much effort resulted in the car… more»
American Classic Cars
EXCLUSIVE: 1985 Chrysler New Yorker
What Makes It Special? Rarity and condition. Button tufted leather interior, no rips no tears, all options available for this year and style of vehicle. No cracks on the dashboard a true survivor in the sense. Vinyl top holds… more»
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Designer Barn Find: 1979 Lincoln Mark V Bill Blass Edition
The seller of this snazzy two-tone Lincoln is playing coy with the facts (or maybe they simply don’t know), but I won’t: label snobs, we have ourselves a Bill Blass edition here! I’ve written about the Designer Series Marks… more»
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1959 Corvette XP-87 Stingray Racer Replica
The XP87 Corvette Concept Car remains one of the most striking examples of unchained designers building the car of their fantasies, smashing clay models to pieces and wowing audiences everywhere. Unfortunately, it’s rarely seen today, squirreled away by GM… more»
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Poor Man’s M5: No Reserve 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
I’ve been dropping not-so-subtle hints that if you have a Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 in your garage, I’d love to talk, as the need for a four-door hobby car has become top of mind. In the meantime, if I could… more»
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Garaged in ’82! 15k Mile 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
First impression: man, that vinyl top is in unusually great shape! Offered as a 15,000-mile original, this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro found itself rudely dragged into the light after being parked since 1982. Now this garage find listed here on… more»
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Warehouse Stored: 1984 Pontiac Fiero
Here’s an interesting one: this 1984 Pontiac Fiero 2M4 has been stored in a warehouse for some period of time, at least long enough to gather a generous coating of dust. Wearing Florida plates but living somewhere in Illinois,… more»
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Shorty Time: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Barn Finder Ian C has referred this 1964 Impala to us for consideration, and I must thank him for that. You will find this Impala listed for sale here on Craigslist. Located in Chilhowie, Virginia, this custom 1964 Impala… more»
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Rare Hurst Package: 1970 Chrysler 300H
By the mid-sixties, most American car brands (other than luxury brands) had sporty mid-size muscle cars. Chrysler only sold full-size cars until 1975 but they did have a sporty model, the 300. They even had the letter series 300… more»
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The Definition Of Desirability: 1932 Ford Roadster
If you were to assemble a collection of the most influential cars in our history, a 1932 Ford should be included. While the timeless good looks of these cars would be a good reason for inclusion, the main reason… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette has been garage-stored for many years following the original owner’s transition to family life. Apparently, it was bought new in the Washington, D.C. area and used frequently at drag strips in Maryland. It is an… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1972 Ford F250 Camper Special
Gloria H’s husband started restoring this Ford F250 a few years back. He rebuilt the 390 V8, restored the body and had it repainted. Unfortunately, before he got around to restoring the interior and redoing all the electrical systems,… more»
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Malaise Muscle: 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express
One of the few bright spots of the late-70’s malaise era, the Dodge Li’l Red Express kept things interesting when most of Detroit’s lineup was just plain awful. Produced in small numbers (just over 7,300 units total) and for… more»
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Fire Fighting History: 1949 American LaFrance Pumper
Diverse is certainly a word that best describes the offerings that we see here at Barn Finds. This 1949 American LaFrance Pumper is no exception. You will find it listed for sale here on eBay. It is located in… more»
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Engine Long Gone: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Those of you Mopar fanatics will most likely know a lot about what this car is and how much it’s worth. I’ve always had a great deal of respect for the muscle that Chrysler injected into their product lines… more»
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Big Bargain: 1978 Mercury Marquis Brougham
In the seventies, for the Ford person who was above an LTD, but couldn’t afford a Lincoln Continental Town Car, there was the Mercury Marquis. It was the “just right” car. All the full-size products of Ford from 1975… more»
