I felt like calling this beautiful 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo a “survivor” rather than a “restovivor”, but it is wearing replacement paint on the hood and trunk lid (not huge in my book). With one family owning the car… more»
American Classic Cars
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Cheap Classic? 1969 Ford Fairlane 500
I was excited when I saw this 1969 Ford Fairlane 500, partially because it still had what I think are the original type “GT” wheels. After reading the ad, I was bummed to find out they don’t come with… more»
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390 V8 Included: 1968 Ford Custom 500
If you wanted a full size Ford in ’68, but didn’t want or need all the unnecessary frills and comforts of the Galaxie, you could buy the Custom 500. It was as basic as you could get with only… more»
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Vega Derivative: 1977 Pontiac Sunbird
This 1977 Pontiac Sunbird stands out solely because there can’t be too many of these platform twins left on the road. Sharing much of what resides beneath the sheetmetal with the Chevy Vega of the day, the Sunbird pops… more»
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Massive Hoard Of Classics In Houston
A few days ago, a massive hoard of classics surfaced in Houston, Texas. They were left out in the woods, so they are all in pretty rough shape, but it would be worth taking a look just to see… more»
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Saved from Scrapper: 1987 Shelby Lancer
Over the years, there have been any number of tales about enthusiasts rescuing rare cars from the merciless hands of the local scrap yard. How many of them are true is anybody’s guess, but it sure is thought-provoking to… more»
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V8 And Air Conditioning: 1965 Dodge Dart Wagon
A clean and honest station wagon always seems like a great answer to the family equipped auto enthusiast. This ’65 Dart Wagon is a factory V8 car with air conditioning! With a great original look, and an extremely solid… more»
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60 Years, One Owner: 1956 Mercury Montclair
Some stories never cease to amaze me as a writer for Barn Finds. You never know what you will see, or the history you will read on a classic car. This 1956 Mercury Montclair has been a one owner… more»
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Third Row Seating: 1987 Chevy Caprice Wagon
It’s amazing how a set of trim rings over some steel wheels can transform a grandma wagon into a tough-looking street cruiser. This Chevy Caprice wagon spotted by Barn Finds reader Pat L. is said to be a two-owner survivor… more»
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White Star Lines: 1959 Pontiac Bonneville
No, it’s not the Titanic, although the side view of this car along with the squashed greenhouse styling makes it look very, very long! This 1959 Pontiac Bonneville is resplendent in its original white paint, star-shaped rear fins and… more»
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Ever Seen A Better One? 1976 Dodge Aspen SE
Even if you don’t like Dodge Aspens, you just have to admire the condition of this car! This 1976 Aspen SE appears to have only covered 27,671 miles and I’m not sure it could look any better in what… more»
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V8 4 Speed Drop Top: 1964 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
It is hard to beat a V8 stick shift American made convertible as style, power, and fun are all crammed into this one car. This Catalina is a factory 389 V8 4 speed car that is in need of… more»
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Old Grape Hauler: 1946 Ford Gondola Truck
This truck started its life in the Navy and then it hauled Gondolas of grapes out of the Taddei Ranch vineyards for years. The vineyard was subdivided long ago and the truck has sat unused. It’s listed on craigslist in Turlock,… more»
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Supreme Supreme: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The fourth-generation Cutlass sure changed during its 1978 to 1988 run, and it was the last rear-wheel drive Cutlass. This beauty is a 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and it’s as nice of an example as you’ll probably ever find. It’s… more»
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Stuck in the Hedge: 1980 Ford Pinto
You have to appreciate the eager beavers on eBay. This 1980 Ford Pinto looks like it was sunk up to its wheel wells in the Tennessee muck before being listed for sale. Surprisingly, it looks reasonably complete with the… more»
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I Don’t Object! 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Hardtop
A lot of objections to project cars are answered by this terrific looking 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire hardtop. I’ll go into detail later, but you can tell from looking at the listing here on eBay that the car is pretty… more»
