General Motors went all out for model year 1959 with dramatic styling, so much that they pulled back with conservative changes for 1960. Whether the polarizing look of the ’59s pleases your eye or not, they represent some of… more»
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Custom Opera Coupe: 1980 Cadillac Seville
We’ve featured several Cadillac Seville Opera Coupes here on Barn Finds over the years, but this 1980 model here on Craigslist in Alsip, Illinois is certainly among the most decked-out examples I can remember running across. Actually, reader Rocco… more»
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Everything Works: 1965 Ford F-100
Borrowing a truck to move is so time-honored that it’s a cliche; buying a truck to move is a power play. That’s apparently what the greater-Denver-area owner of this ’65 Ford did, and now he no longer needs it (apparently,… more»
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Rust-Free 1967 AMC Ambassador Hardtop
It’s always good fun to attend a car show in a longtime manufacturing town. In Flint, there will be more Buicks than you’ve ever seen in one place in your life. It’s the same with Dearborn and Fords; Lansing… more»
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New Paint: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
Finding a classic where a new owner needs to do nothing but slip behind the wheel for automotive fun is the dream of many enthusiasts. If you fall into that category, then you will probably join me in saying… more»
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Fully Loaded: 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham
If you are the type of enthusiast who prioritizes luxury and comfort over performance, have I got a car for you? I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J for spotting this 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88… more»
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455-Equipped: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
If you are the type of person who is less concerned about originality than luxury and performance, this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am deserves a close look. It presents beautifully following a recent repaint, while the 455ci V8 under its… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1968 Ford F-100
Reader Gary M has done a ton of work to this ’68 Ford F-100, but has made the difficult choice to let it go to a new home. As they put it, it’s received a driver quality restoration. It… more»
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Rust-Free 1972 Chevy Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet Malibus are a symbol of what being hip looked like in the ’70s. The cars appear in loads of movies including Drive and The Fast and The Furious. They’re aggressive yet have an aura of opulence. This example… more»
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Rare Mazda/Perkins Diesel: 1983 Ford Ranger
Here’s an example of a truck with an engine option that we’ve only seen three times on Barn Finds. That doesn’t necessarily make them rare, but they don’t come up for sale all that often. This 1983 Ford Ranger… more»
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Early Example: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford officially unveiled the First Generation Mustang on April 17th, 1964 to almost universal acclaim. Motoring journalists and buyers were equally impressed by the stunning styling and the affordability of the entry-level variants. However, this Convertible is a genuine… more»
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49k Original Miles? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
Enthusiasts seeking a classic from Chevrolet’s legendary Tri-Five range to park in their garage have typically focused on the two-door variants. However, a growing group of individuals view cars like this 1955 Bel Air Sedan favorably. These cars retain… more»
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Original 394: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible
Some project builds require deeper commitment than others, while others can be deceptive. Take this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible as an example. It doesn’t make a positive first impression, courtesy of the visible surface corrosion. However, below the surface… more»
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Seldom Seen Coupes: 1979 and 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3s
By the mid-seventies, everything about economy cars was changing. The rear-engine rear-wheel drive design of the Volkswagen Beetle and the front engine rear wheel drive layout of the Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega were fading from the marketplace. Their… more»
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Three-On-The Tree: 1960 Buick Convertible
One could argue that a faded black 1960 Buick convertible, in top-down mode, projects a pretty reasonable Batmobile bearing. Today’s Long Beach, California discovery, likely a LeSabre (hard to tell as the badging has been removed), presents in before-and-after… more»
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Runs Great! 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham Diesel
Oldsmobile had a long history as General Motors’ engineering division, thanks in part to the first HydraMatic in 1940, the Rocket V8 in 1949, and the front-drive Toronado in 1966. Unfortunately, as any car person knows, the teething pains… more»
