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1939-1940 Chevrolet Barn Find Package Deal

Coming out of the Great Depression years of the 1930s, Chevrolet continued to be one of the best-selling automobiles you could buy. And from 1933 to 1942, buyers chose between the Master and Master Deluxe models, depending on the… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

When did the “Standard of the World” epithet cease to apply to Cadillac? Judging by the comments on Barn Finds, it would be somewhere between the introduction of the 4.1-liter V8 and the 1985 downsizing. To others, the last of… more»

Ice Cream Estate Car: 1948 Chrysler Town & Country

Ever since the first cars hit the roads, the American consumer has spurred sales by following trends in the industry.  In recent times, muscle cars, minivans, and luxury trucks have made consumers happy and put money in the bank… more»

BF Auction: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Automotive milestones have fascinated me since those grade school years when the local pharmacists would yell at me for reading their car magazines without buying them. I vividly remember the return of the Corvette Convertible in 1986, “just in… more»

Mechanically Redone: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

Pontiac’s GTO was still one of the industry’s leading muscle cars in 1969, but demand had already peaked. So, to generate more interest in the hot car, Pontiac cooked up The Judge edition, which was flashier than the rest… more»

Stored 60 Years: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Barn Find

Most lists of top classic cars probably include the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957. Besides being winners from a styling point of view, they heralded Chevy’s first V8 engine since 1918. The Bel Air was the top series… more»

Polaris-Powered Twin-Track: 1974 Raider Eagle

We got our first visible (on the ground) snow last night, although it’s gone today. Even so, this time of year always makes me think of vintage snowmobiles like the ones I grew up with. Although they weren’t vintage… more»

515 Horsepower 1974 Dodge Dart Sport For Sale

The ’70s were tough on American car manufacturers. Gas shortages, high fuel costs, and more strict emissions regulations left muscle cars in a tricky situation. Despite all this, Dodge made a powerful and fun V8-powered car. This 1974 Dodge… more»

Name Lost to History: 1925 Rickenbacker Sedan

Once upon a time, Americans were encouraged to dream big, go on adventures, and take risks.  While we have become a society that has become adverse to those things, in the early 20th century, this was the goal of… more»

1968 Ford Torino GT Barn Find

Ford revamped its mid-size lineup in 1968, adding the Torino nameplate to the mix. Now the top moniker for Ford intermediates, Torino took leading honors over the Fairlane. The Torino GT was the sportier version that came with a V8… more»

1935 Chevrolet Deluxe Barn Find

Hiding in this garage is a classic that appears to be an unfinished restoration project. It is unclear how long it has occupied this spot, but this 1935 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan deserves to be liberated and returned… more»

Cheap With Patina: 1955 Cadillac Sedan

We don’t know the story behind this cool ’55 Caddy, but it’s a bit of a hot potato as the seller is looking to sell it ASAP and is asking only $3,200. The seller says it runs well, has… more»

Pierre Cardin Interior: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX

In the 1970s, American Motors Corporation went all-in on “designer” editions, extending a trend linking fashion to cars that has been part of automotive culture for decades. The Gremlin arrived in a Levi’s version, Gucci graced the Hornet (Levi’s… more»

U-Code 455 V8: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Beginning with its debut in 1966, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was akin to a personal luxury car in the mid-size market. But it was not an independent nameplate like the Pontiac Grand Prix was to the Tempest/LeMans. It would… more»

Better in Person: 1956 Buick Century Hardtop

While we see our share of stunning classics at Barn Finds, it appears that this 1956 Buick Century Hardtop is a case where the photos don’t do it justice. The seller says that it looks even better in person… more»

BF Auction: 2006 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 SC

The 5th generation Mustang proved to be fantastic cars, with solid performance and looks that harkened back to the original Mustang. Over its production run, there were many variants to choose from, but if you wanted even more performance,… more»

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