We are a day late publishing our weekly In the Barn story, but we think that you will agree that the wait was well worth it after reading this one. Just about every car guy would love to find… more»
American Classic Cars
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Alex’s Garage Find: C1 Corvette
The recent experience of Reader Alex A. is an example of not hesitating to let your friends and associates know about you passion for classic cars. You just never know who might know about a great find. One day… more»
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Suburbia Fighter: 1948 DeSoto Custom Suburban
Before the days of Minivans and SUVs, there were station wagons. In 1948 if a station wagon wasn’t big enough, well you got a DeSoto Suburban. This large car could haul 8 and their luggage that is if you… more»
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Hemi Power: 1955 Chrysler C-300
The styling of the American luxury car market of the 1950’s can easily be described in one word, “tailfins”. Cadillac, Lincoln, and Chrysler were all competing to see who could build the biggest fins, claiming it helped with aerodynamics…. more»
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Big Fins: 1959 Cadillac Convertible
After school there was always a 1959 Cadillac convertible parked across the street from where I caught the bus. The image of that car will forever be burnt in my memory and it’s not because of the bright pink… more»
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Swayback: 1954 Woodill Wildfire
There were a number of American specials built during the 1950’s, but few were as handsome and unique as the Woodill Wildfire. The creator, Robert Woodill, like many other sports car enthusiasts of his day, desired a better sports… more»
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Farm Fresh: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The owner of this Thunderbird acquired it when they purchased a property, which we assume was a farm because of the “farm fresh” reference used in the listing. They claim that it has been in this garage and under a cover… more»
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Rare Diesel-Powered 1956 Plymouth Savoy
It may seem like a new trend, but auto manufacturers have been experimenting with alternative fuels for years. Around the time that Plymouth built their famous turbine propelled cars, they were also testing diesel passenger cars. The project never… more»
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Barn Behemoth: 1949 Cadillac Series 75 Limo
Reader Jake M. came across this 1949 Cadillac Model 7533 Imperial Limo and thought it looked like it had lots of potential. It looks solid to us and for $7,500 seems like a reasonable deal. It is going to… more»
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Rusty Fifties Convertibles and Parts Stash
Someone has discovered a treasure trove of rusty ’50s American Convertibles hiding in Pennsylvania. These cars are very rusty, but they could be used for parts or restored if you’re willing to invest the money and time into completely… more»
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One Family: 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
This 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 2 Door has been owned by the same family since new and was just recently pulled from the family barn, where it had been for the past 30 years. Sadly, after sitting for all… more»
Parking Lot Sighting: 1948 International KB-2
On a trip to the hardware store, we came across this International Harvester KB-2 in a nearby parking lot. The new owner discovered it in Billings, Montana and it looks like they found themselves a gem. It was part… more»
The Lambrecht Chevrolet Auction
Update 9/30/13: The majority of the collection has been auctioned off and many of the cars are already off to their new homes. It seems the event was a success for the Lambrecht family and many happy buyers. There… more»
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1973 Corvette Stingray Convertible Project
The seller of this 1973 Corvette Stingray is somewhat vague about their car. They claim it has been sitting since they bought it in 1979 as a project car, but they don’t mention what was wrong with it then…. more»
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The Million-Mile Harley
We haven’t featured any motorcycles for a while, so today’s story is long over due. This one comes from the Vincent in the Barn and we think you will enjoy it, even if you’re not into bikes. Be sure… more»
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Concours Concept: 1935 Packard Motorhome
Bruce Meyer may have caused a stir when he convinced the bigwigs at Pebble Beach to let a few hotrods participate back in 1997, but we have a new class proposal for next year that will cause a real… more»
