When hostilities ceased when the Japanese surrendered on the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri, the race was on to return the world to normalcy. One of the items most sorely in need was automobiles. Americans had not been able… more»
American Classic Cars
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Gorgeous Gold Olds: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
“For 1969, Toronado is longer and more luxurious than ever. Its sculpted styling is impressively refined. But there’s no mistaking that great look. It’s still strictly Toronado.” That’s how the Oldsmobile marketing folks described their innovative, and most unconventional,… more»
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Last Used 44 Years Ago? 1973 John Deere 500
Those of us who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s remember the glorious golden era of snowmobiles – the smell of gas and oil, getting stuck constantly, carrying a handful of extra spark plugs, most of which were… more»
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Jeeping in a Postwar World: 1947 Willys CJ-2A
The biggest mistake that Axis powers made was to bring the United States into World War II. While the importance of the American military’s men and women to winning the fight is indisputable, the weapons they brought with them… more»
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24k-Mile Sedan: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
It’s an interesting automotive week at Barn Finds when readers send us tips on not one but two 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass sedans recently coming out of the woodwork, with each showing only 24,000 miles on their odometers, and somewhat… more»
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Special Delivery from Your Past: 1972 AMC Jeep DJ-5 Dispatcher
As we are thrust headlong into a world with autonomous cars, drones, and cyber everything, it is refreshing to look back at how simple life was when we were growing up. Little things that were somewhat unnoticed constants in… more»
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Vintage Mobile Office! 1968 Kershaw “Cruiseaire”
Good luck searching for information on this crazy cool camper, because this is a literal one-off creation from the mind of a man who wanted his own mobile office. I doubt there’s anything official on the books in terms… more»
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Field Find: 1970 Chevrolet Blazer
Ooof. The seller of this 1970 Chevrolet Blazer has a cautionary tale as it relates to handling major restoration projects when it enters the bodywork phase. More on that in a minute, but the Blazer as you see it… more»
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Longroof Runner: 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Ah, the familiar B-body station wagon: a series of automobiles that is uniquely American in its design and firmly entrenched in a culture that once associated the station wagon with a rite of passage in starting a family. Nowadays,… more»
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Emilio Pucci Edition: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Would a fashion designer’s involvement in the production of your vehicle of choice sway you to pay more for a higher-trim model? Apparently, in the 1970s, it would have, given this car exists: the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V… more»
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Triple Pickle: 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
“If you are considering something more in a car than just size alone . . . you want to look at a Chrysler New Yorker Brougham. It’s an enormously comfortable car that lends new meaning to the words “luxurious”… more»
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The Real Deal? 1992 Ford F-150 Nite Edition
It’s hard to tell if this 1992 Ford F-150 Nite Edition is real or not. It’s almost too good to be true, you can spend more getting head gaskets changed or a transmission rebuild than the seller is asking… more»
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1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 Holiday Coupe
“Delmont 88: Lowest-priced of all the full-size ’68 Youngmobiles. Lower-looking outside. More luxurious inside. Powered by a new generation of Rocket V-8s: Bigger. Quieter. Smoother. More economical to operate.” So says a 1968 Oldsmobile, or “Youngmobile” brochure. The seller… more»
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Certified Genuine: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Rally Sport
Some classics will leave lingering doubts in the minds of potential buyers as to whether they are considering spending their hard-earned cash on a car that is the real deal. However, this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro removes all uncertainty, with… more»
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Almost Perfect Williamsburg Edition: 1979 Lincoln Continental
Like a paleontologist studies the fossils of long-departed animals and plants, the folks here at Barn Finds are at work 24/7/365 studying the automotive relics of the past and sharing their groundbreaking work with our readers. Reader and tip… more»
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One Owner! 1968 Shelby Mustang 428 GT500
Here’s a rarity, a 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 that is as original as it gets and has had only one owner (not the current seller). It’s a study in originality and how to preserve a significant car for over… more»
