I’m torn, as much as I love the ’69 and ’70 Mustang Fastback, I’m having a tough time justifying their asking price. You see, while $5k seems reasonable for a Fastback project, this thing has some rust issues. The… more»
American Classic Cars
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We Lost One: Former Barn Find Feature Junked
Sigh. Pour one out and raise your glass: a car we previously wrote up and were hopeful would find a good home has been spotted in the junyard, stripped of useful parts and headed to the shredder. Recently, when… more»
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Not a Grocery Getter: 1989 Olds Ninety-Eight
Across the USA, there are likely thousands of Olds Ninety-Eights rusting away in junkyards and impound parking lots, long forgotten as a former high-end luxury car. However, when a specimen pops up that clearly bucks that trend, is it worth… more»
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Number Fifty-One With a Bullet: Studebaker Champion Convertible
Does this classify as a fat-fender car? Or a “shoe box”? It’s kind of both, really. This 1951 Studebaker Champion convertible is listed on eBay, and as of this writing, has about 4 days left to go. It has… more»
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When Have You Seen One? 1964 Comet Wagon
Here’s a California wagon (ok, at least it was last licensed in California) with relatively minor rust and a reasonable starting bid (yes, there is a reserve). It’s a 1964 Mercury Comet wagon, and it’s now located in Broomfield, Colorado…. more»
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Original: 1928 DeSoto Six Sedan
Chrysler introduced the DeSoto in 1928 as a medium class car to compete with other car makers. It was very successful, selling over 80,000 cars. This DeSoto listed on eBay is described as a survivor, but it has not… more»
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Plainly Muscle: 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass
It’s plain for all to see, how original this 1964 Oldsmobile is. Wearing what looks like original color and paint, and dog-dish or “poverty” wheel covers, this car stands proudly awaiting its next new owner. The asking price is… more»
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Restoration Ready: 1964 Riviera Garage Find
While this 1964 Buick Riviera looks a little neglected now, at one point in time it was a cherished automobile–and it could be again. The car is located in Bristol, Indiana and is listed for sale here on eBay,… more»
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Make A Date: 1950 Oldsmobile 88
In 1949 Oldsmobile introduced its new “88” model by adding its powerful new overhead valve 303 CID V-8 to the smaller, relatively lightweight GM B-body. Some consider the Olds 88 to be the first muscle car, though doubtless that… more»
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Solid And Affordable: 1956 Chrysler Windsor
How often have you heard “don’t judge a book by its cover” or “looks can be deceiving”? Well despite this Chrysler’s appearance, this car is a smooth operator needing some brake work. Even the air conditioning system is still… more»
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Prewar Style: 1948 Ford Super Deluxe
For most car manufacturers, including Ford and Chevy, 1948 was the last model year before new post war styling was introduced. This design was actually introduced in 1941, with only a few being produced in 1942. Full scale production… more»
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LeLectric Car: 1980 Lectric Leopard
For those of you who don’t care for the regular LeCar powertrain, or those of you who lament anyone “ruining” a perfectly good car to turn it into a battery-powered car, this one is for you! This unusual ride… more»
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6 + 2 = V8: 1976 AMC Hornet X Sportabout
A sporty wagon sounds like a bit of a misnomer (some would say, oxymoron), but this 1976 AMC Hornet X Sportabout is just that, given its “factory” V8. More on that in a bit. This gem is on craigslist with… more»
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1968 Buick Sport Wagon In Sunshine!
It’s always nice when a beautiful car is photographed well! And I’m a sucker for the swoopy curves on this generation of Buicks–now add the Vista Cruiser-ish windows over the second row and this 1968 Skylark “Sport Wagon” is a… more»
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Only Calling Once! Warehouse Find in NJ
Why is it the ads with seemingly the most potential for an exciting find are written by people who seem almost reluctant to sell? Barn Finds reader Geoff flagged this very interesting craigslist find showing what appears to be a warehouse… more»
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Former Horse Hauler: 1966 Chevy C-10
Old work trucks can serve all sorts of entertaining purposes, from the perfect vintage race car hauler to camping rigs with all the luxuries of home. But this 1966 Chevrolet C-10 leaves the doors open (literally!) to all sorts… more»
