Update – The seller has reduced their reserve. And they have added a walkaround video. We’ve talked about “box-checkers” here on Barn Finds before, and I’m not talking about the people bagging your groceries at the checkout line. I… more»
American Classic Cars
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59k Original Miles: 1969 Buick Wildcat
Here at Barn Finds, we love it when readers spot a classic for sale, then take the time to make us aware of it by submitting a tip through our website. Unless it’s a vehicle a member of our… more»
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Man Cave Art: Full-Size 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet built more than 1.5 million automobiles in 1957, which included 168,000 Bel Air Sport Coupes. The seller’s “car” used to be one of them, but only the left side remains. From head to toe, the left profile of… more»
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7-Litre Sports Package: Rare 1967 Ford XL Convertible
Several years before the Metric Conversion Act of 1975, Ford decided to give its big bucket-seat XL models a little European flavor by introducing the “7-Litre” in 1966. Coming standard with such niceties as a 428-cubic-inch V8, power front… more»
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Surprisingly Stock: 1988 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX
We often talk about appreciating cars that have some subtle modifications that make it a better driver. Personally, I have no great objection to some mild suspension modifications, especially a basic lowering kit that makes the car tighter in… more»
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Recycled Style: 1946 Oldsmobile Series 76
Immediately after WWII, demand for consumer goods was intense. Auto companies were shifting from wartime production back to what they did best. They barely had time or talent to produce new designs – such was the urgency of demand… more»
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Spare Motor Included: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Show Car
The “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” philosophy seems to have disappeared from the world of automotive marketing. However, it is a game that Ford played effectively in 1969. It produced the Mustang Boss 302 for Trans Am competition…. more»
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Fastback Project: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
Though the Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement, it was named after, Plymouth got there first. 17 days before the Mustang was unveiled at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964, Plymouth began selling… more»
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Upgraded 454: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400
The 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 is a potent piece of machinery, capable of holding its own against almost any contemporary pony car. However, the seller’s decision to perform an engine transplant should raise this car’s performance. The vehicle presents… more»
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Weekend Driver: 1968 Pontiac GTO
There is nothing more satisfying than slipping behind the wheel of a classic car for a spot of relaxed weekend motoring. It provides the owner with some much-needed downtime as they escape the frantic world of weekdays. That is… more»
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Solid Stalled Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It isn’t unusual for project builds to stall, but this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has sat longer than most. Its lack of significant rust makes it a prime candidate for restoration, and it could look stunning once returned… more»
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Richard Petty Tribute: 1974 Dodge Challenger
Whether it’s details about a travel destination, stock market advice, or even wondering who won the first World Series, it’s a rare occurrence when this old kid can’t find more than enough information on the internet to satisfy whatever… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
In Henry Howard’s translation of an epigram from Roman author Martial, we are reminded to be “contented with thine own estate.” That’s good advice, but it’s hard to follow when one doesn’t have a big 1960s Pontiac in the… more»
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Real Woody! 1928 Chevrolet Wagon
Whether I’m shopping for furniture or a new floor, finding functional or decorative items still made of real wood seems to be a rarity nowadays. Even in the heyday of the woodsy-trimmed station wagons from the sixties and seventies,… more»
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BF Auction: 1979 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The “downsized” full-size Cadillacs that were introduced in 1977 were a huge success; for example, take this 1979 Coupe DeVille, now being offered as a Barn Finds Auction located in Santa Rosa, California. In that model year alone, 121,890 Coupe DeVilles… more»
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Nova Alternative: 1973 Pontiac Ventura
Among the seventies GM X-Body platform offerings, the Chevrolet Nova generally seems to receive more attention than all the others combined, which is easy to grasp since it remains such a well-known and desirable auto. However, that car’s corporate… more»
