You can’t get much for $2,000 anymore, at least as far as buying an entire functioning vehicle goes. It hardly covers a medium-sized service visit these days let alone getting a whole car. The seller has this 1978 AMC… more»
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Trucking Down Memory Lane: 1978 GMC Astro
There are fans of old-school big rigs on both sides of the Barn Finds spectrum. We have several readers who are either fans or drivers of these trucks. There are also a few writers here, myself chief among them,… more»
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1 of 2,124: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427
The best-selling U.S. car in 1967 was the Chevy Impala, a spot it typically held for many years before and after. 575,600 copies rolled off the assembly line that year, but only 2,124 (per the seller) were the coveted… more»
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43k Original Miles: 1965 Jaguar S-Type
This 1965 Jaguar S-Type can be considered a genuine survivor. It recently emerged after forty years in storage, and the long slumber means that it has only accumulated 43,000 miles on its odometer. The seller has worked through the… more»
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All-Steel Rod Project: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
If our recent experience at Barn Finds is an accurate guide, traditional Hot Rods are enjoying a resurgence in the classic world. This is understandable, because they can be quite affordable when compared to pony or muscle cars, and… more»
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327 V8 Sedan: Snappy 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air debuted in 1950 as Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line automobile, a position it held until the Impala unseated it in 1959 as a separate series. When the seller’s 1969 Bel Air 2-door sedan was built, it was the middle-ground… more»
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One Owner Barn Find: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The first generation of the Pontiac Firebird ran from 1967 to 1969. The styling was refreshed in ’69 in advance of an all-new platform that was scheduled for 1970. We’re told this ’69 Firebird is a one-owner car that… more»
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76k-Mile Estate Car: 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood Coupe
Few will disagree that Cadillac and its fellow brands at General Motors went a little too far in their downsizing schemes in the 1985-1986 timeframe. The Riviera, Sedan deVille, Toronado, Eldorado, and Seville lost some of their panache as… more»
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T-Top Survivor: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix LE
Even in base form, the Pontiac Grand Prix is one of the General Motors G-Body cars that really excelled in terms of appearance, offering great looks both inside and out. Opting for the upper and lower two-tone paint scheme… more»
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Are We There Yet? 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari
Pontiac adopted the term “Safari” to denote its wagon line starting in 1955. Originally a counterpoint to Chevrolet’s Nomad, it was introduced in a two-door body style. Comparing base models across Pontiac’s range, the Safari was the division’s most… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Affordable project candidates invariably attract attention when they hit the market, and this 1969 Corvette Convertible is no exception. It requires a total restoration but is complete, and the seller assures us that it is solid. With chrome-bumper C3… more»
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348/4-Speed: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
It is a question that often ignites debate among enthusiasts; What is the difference between a restored and a refurbished classic? That is the one posed by this 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe. It presents beautifully following a refresh… more»
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Original Paint: 1968 AMC AMX 390 V8
American Motors ramped up its role in the performance car scene by introducing two new products in 1968. The first was the Javelin, a “pony car” like the Ford Mustang. The other was the AMX, a GT-style automobile that… more»
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Super Good Starting Point? 1963 Chrysler 300
The other night, I was watching a video on YouTube about the “Duct Tape Drags” in Tucson, Arizona, where car enthusiasts from around the country gather to celebrate their liberation from the perfect. At this event (and many others),… more»
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Swan Song Survivor: 1965 Chrysler 300L
The Chrysler Letter Series is considered to be the muscle car behind the muscle car, having come nearly a decade before the Pontiac GTO. It was a luxurious performance car with connections to Chrysler’s New Yorker. By 1965 the… more»
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Glass Galore! 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Station Wagon
When it comes to station wagons that offer enjoyment for the entire family no matter where they’re sitting, the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser with its elevated roof and skylights certainly deserves a shout-out for including the rear occupants as part… more»
