Chevrolet offered the Impala in six different models in 1963 but none of them were as unusual as this 1963 Chevrolet Impala Shorty. And by unusual, I mean.. uh.. um.. This odd rod is listed on eBay with a $1,400… more»
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Patchwork Field Find! 1968 Plymouth GTX Roller
A year before Ford’s Boss Mustang, Chrysler called their all-new 1968 GTX “The Boss,” and while the Road Runner occupied the entry-level spot in the lineup of mid-sized performance, the GTX attracted buyers looking for muscle with a side-order… more»
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A Long Story: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Castillan Wagon
If you’re looking for the ultimate 1970s wagon, this one built by Traditional Coachworks may be just what you’re looking for. There have been numerous companies building custom Caddys over the years but this wagon is better than most. They… more»
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Have A Peek: 1933 Plymouth 5 Window Coupe
It looks like a nice old car peeking out from under the cover. It’s a Plymouth, an all new and improved model “PC” introduced for 1933. An all-new six-cylinder engine replaced the old four-bangers. The new engine introduced insert bearings for… more»
Kurtis Kraft Kopy: 1947 Kurtis Midget Racer
If posed the question “If you could travel back in time, where would you go?”, chances are you might not answer with “1923, Los Angeles, California – the Don Lee Coach and Body Works shop.” But if you could… more»
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Looks and Handling! 1972 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Package
New for ’72, Oldsmobile offered a “4-4-2 package” on any Cutlass Coupe, Sport Coupe, or Supreme Convertible to increase “Looks and Handling,” though not necessarily performance. This 1972 Oldsmobile Sport Coupe with 4-4-2 package hails from San Antonio, Texas… more»
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$1,800 OBO: 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger
Most of us don’t think of a Dodge Omni as being a Dodge Charger, but that’s the way the ol’ cookie crumbled in the 1980s. This 1987 Dodge Charger Shelby is listed on eBay with a buy it now… more»
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39 Miles from New: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
Considered by many to be the crudest example of a Viper, the first generation models still have a charm all of their own, likely due to the subpar build quality and outrageous concept car styling. This example has a… more»
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Scarce Buggy: 1965 VW Concept 1 Kit Car
This unusual VW-based kit car is called a Concept 1, which is super confusing when you consider the reincarnated VW “New” Beetle was called the same thing. This example, spotted by Barn Finds reader Jamie, is dusty but complete, even… more»
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Cheap First Gen: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
There’s not much I yearn for in the way of a new project car at the moment, but the first-generation Ford Taurus SHO always gives me pause. Having a good-sized sedan to carry the family in while still getting… more»
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Logs Since New: 1947 Luscombe 8E
Oftentimes, the planes that show up on craigslist are worth talking about. This 1947 Luscombe 8E is no different, and it’s located in Maine after having not known flown since 1977. It’s an interesting alternative to a Cessna of… more»
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A Personal Thing: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford’s sales brochure called the 1971 Mustang “a personal thing, the sporty car designed to express the hidden you.” Indeed the Mustang’s many options, including the Mach 1 package, offered something for nearly everyone. This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach… more»
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Exposed by Weather: Hidden 1951 Ford Convertible
“They’re still out there.” That’s a phrase we’ve seen on these pages before, where we remind ourselves and all of you that there’s seemingly still a good supply of classic cars hiding, waiting to be discovered. This 1949 1951… more»
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Jet Powered 1989 Chevrolet Van
We post a lot of groovy vans here at Barn Finds, and I do my best to give them a just write up when the opportunity arises. This 1989 Chevrolet one ton van isn’t your typical track van, nor… more»
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One Family Owned: 1970 Chevy Chevelle
If my father were to leave me a car he had purchased new, it would be very, very difficult to let go of. That’s what the seller claims is happening with this well-preserved 1970 Chevy Chevelle, as the son… more»
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Rare With 4WD: 1961 Ford F250 4×4
Consider me shocked to learn that the seller’s claims of rarity regarding this 1961 Ford F250 4×4 are actually quite accurate. While they made a ton of F250s, 4x4s were chosen far less frequently by shoppers when new. This… more»
