As the ’60’s came to end and the ’70s kicked off, things were growing difficult for American car manufactures. Between the growing concerns over emissions, the fuel crisis and the demand for safer cars, it was getting difficult to build… more»
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One Year Fish: 1971 Plymouth Cuda
1970 and ’71 were the “magic” years for the Barracuda with great muscle car looks, colors, and features. The 70-74 Barracuda’s have shot up in value in the past 10-15 years where these cars are downright difficult to find,… more»
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13,553 Miles! 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
This is one big car. It’s so big that it doesn’t even fit in the photos! This 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic two-door is also one great looking low-mile car. This car has a mere 13,553 miles on it! It’s listed… more»
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Ready For Business: 1940 Hudson Business Coupe
What is there not to like about a Business Coupe? They usually offer great looks, two doors, a spacious trunk, and the rare and cool exclusivity that separates them from the standard model line. This 1940 Hudson is a… more»
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It’s Got A Hemi! 1941 Plymouth
The pictures aren’t as good as I’d like, but this 1941 Plymouth complete with a DeSoto Hemi (!) could be one of those hot rods that makes magazine covers (we’ll be happy to feature it if you buy it… more»
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Minty Eurosport: 1990 Chevy Celebrity Wagon
Growing up, my grandmother used to cart us around in her white Chevy Celebrity wagon. Eventually, that poor woman had to experience the trauma of the engine catching fire and the nose of the car burning up. No wonder… more»
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California Garage Gold! 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Seeing this “before” picture of a California garage, I imagine the conversation… “Fred! Why don’t you get rid of that thing in the garage under the Christmas decorations?” “My old GTO? Never! I’m going to fix that up some… more»
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Long Live the King: 1978 Mustang II Cobra V8
With another King Cobra recently featured here on Barn Finds with only 17k miles, I’ll pick up on a bit more of the interesting history of this second-generation Mustang special edition. Found here on Craigslist, with thanks to reader… more»
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Sub-20,000 Miles: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
This 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra is likely one of the nicest ones left in existence, with a mere 17,121 miles on the clock. Likely a car socked away as part of an attempt to cash in on… more»
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Restored Retro: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
When you have a sporty vehicle like this 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon, you also need stylish, sporty clothing. This cool cruiser is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just under $5,000 and it’s located in Swanton,… more»
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Geological Jeep: 1961 Mighty Mite M422A1
Military vehicles almost always generate some sort of innovation or technical marvel that finds its way into production vehicles. The AMC Mighty Mite seen here was full of them, from an aluminum body to a full synchromesh gearbox. However,… more»
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Entombed for 42 Years: 1956 Ford F100
This 1956 Ford F100 pickup looks almost idyllic in this picture, taken prior to it’s exhumation from dry storage that it had occupied since 1976. Now it’s for sale here on eBay, where bidding is just under $5,000 as I… more»
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$2,450 Wagon: 1961 Pontiac Tempest
This first-generation first-year 1961 Pontiac Tempest wagon was tracked down by eagle-eyed reader Eric H. and it can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, with an asking price of $2,450. It’s located in Annville, Pennsylvania… more»
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The Caretaker – An Unbelievable Tribute Vehicle
I’ll bet you’ve never seen a vehicle quite like this before — if you think you have, take a second look! While the front end may be late model GM FWD (more about that later), the rear end is… more»
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Nice Glass: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe
Listing a rare Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe at no reserve is a good way to get some quick auction action. This example has already raced up to $4K since last night and with plenty of time left in the… more»
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454 Racer Revived! 1972 Monte Carlo
When this Monte Carlo was discovered in the barn it’s 454 V8 was out, likely after being damaged at the dragstrip. At one time, it must have been a hot racer! Well, at least if the number of the… more»
