Ten years can make a world of difference in the auto industry. In 1955, the Chrysler 300 was introduced to much fanfare in the press, and it soon became a NASCAR racer and a charismatic line-topper. By 1965, muscle… more»
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Selling for Grandpa: 1953 Packard Clipper
Packard’s Clipper was produced in three tranches, beginning in the pre-war period. The 1941 Clipper was one of the last completely new designs from any car company before the war started, looking completely unlike any Packard before it. The… more»
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20k Original Miles: Fully Documented 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
We’re no strangers to bold seller claims at Barn Finds, and some must be taken with a grain of salt. However, when a classic appears on our desks that is extremely desirable, features an extraordinarily low odometer reading, and… more»
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400 Tri-Power: 1966 Pontiac GTO
I am typically pretty disappointed when I raise the hood of a new car. Manufacturers have developed the act of hiding engines under layers of plastic into an art form, and the difference between a basic powerplant and one… more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Chevrolet Blazer
Some classics are genuine mystery machines, and such is the case with this 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. The seller’s information is contradictory, although they indicate that it is a solid vehicle that is ripe for restoration. The bidding action has… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
If this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is an accurate guide, there are still extremely desirable classics squirreled away in barns awaiting liberation. It is unclear how long this ‘Vette has hibernated, but the layer of dust suggests we can probably… more»
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1960s Rupp Monza SS Chevy Jr. Go-Kart
Two companies I rarely think of as collaborating on a vehicle are Rupp and General Motors. Both are legendary, but on different scales, not to mention the scale of the vehicles they normally make. This 1960s Rupp Monza SS… more»
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1972 Aurora A/FX Model Motoring Penske Special
1912 was a busy year: the Republic of China was established, the Titanic sank, and the Girl Scouts organization was founded. Another big event for some of us is that in 1912, the first slot car and track were… more»
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Crusty Barn Find: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
Both the LeMans and GTO were big mid-size sellers for Pontiac in the late 1960s. So, the GM division went one step further by creating the LeMans Sport in 1970-72, something of a cross between the two. It came… more»
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Rare AstroRoof: 1987 Buick Grand National
The Buick Grand National is undoubtedly a sought-after American classic, and even if you felt like it had reached peak popularity a few years ago, listings like this one reveal it’s still going strong. Of course, this particular Grand… more»
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54k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT
A single, simple mistake can often have deeper consequences than we could first imagine. Take this 1989 Ford Mustang GT as a perfect example. Its second owner made a minor error when registering the car, entering the odometer as… more»
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No Reserve! 1947 Chrysler New Yorker Highlander Convertible Barn Find
Reading between the lines, this New Yorker Highlander convertible may be a one-family car. The seller notes that it has covered only 66k miles since new, and that it is being sold to settle an estate. It was stored… more»
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Original Tires! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, which is undoubtedly the case with the above image of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It is the sign leaning against the front wheel that is key because… more»
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400-Equipped: 1971 Dodge Challenger
Some cars can spring a surprise, which is undoubtedly the case with this 1971 Dodge Challenger. It has avoided most of the rust problems that often plague these classics. Its upgraded 400ci V8 runs nicely, the rest of the… more»
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Big-Block Classified Find: 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod
Few things are sadder than a project build that stalls when the owner passes away before their dream comes to fruition. Such is the story of this 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. The owner planned a full-blown Restomod build, slotting a… more»
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Highly Original, 26k-Mile 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
If you were around and following the auto industry in the early 1980’s, you remember what buzz the Chrysler Lebaron convertible made when it was introduced for the 1982 model year. I do. After all, hadn’t Detroit supposedly made… more»
