Salesman’s samples, or dealership promotions (dealer promos) were a big thing two or three generations ago, or more. A lot of us have seen salesmen’s samples on Antiques Roadshow or in antique shops, or online. This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette… more»
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1982 Pontiac Trans Am Survivor: One-Owner Time Capsule
Listed here on eBay, this 1982 Pontiac Trans Am is a true one-owner survivor with just 38,712 miles and a story that reflects decades of careful preservation. According to the seller, the car remains almost completely untouched since the… more»
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First Year Galaxie: 1959 Ford At No Reserve
Way back when, I recall a 1959 Ford four-door sedan occupying a place in our family’s motor pool. It was a Custom trim level, wore a dull gray hue, and was powered by a six-cylinder engine. As a wee-tike,… more»
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6,626 Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair 500
It’s not too common on Barn Finds that we get to follow up on a car after twelve years, but this is one of those times: This 1969 Corvair was first featured in 2013 when it was apparently being sold by… more»
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1990 Dodge Power Ram 150 Short Bed 360 V8
It’s been 15 years since Dodge separated its pickup line into the Ram series, and I still can’t get used to not referring to them as a Dodge. It’s still a Dodge pickup to me. Change is hard for… more»
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Solid 4-Speed Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS project, listed for $15,000 here on craigslist in Salem, Oregon, could be the right foundation for someone ready to take on a classic muscle car with real potential. The seller says they purchased the… more»
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Affordable Shelby: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
These days, if you attach the name Carroll Shelby to almost anything with four wheels, you can expect to pay a premium price. The exception being the cheap and cheerful Mopar products of the 1980s, of course. But if… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Hudson Hornet Project
UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the included parts. Up for grabs exclusively on Barn Finds as a no-reserve auction, this 1949 Hudson Hornet represents a rare opportunity to finish a restoration of one of the most… more»
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Best Offer Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang was one of the hottest and most influential automobiles of the 1960s. While a great many of the 1.3 million examples produced from 1964 to 1966 wore the coupe body shell, the fastback is perhaps the… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
While it may not have the cachet of a Trans Am, this 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit is a tidy survivor. It retains its original paint and has a genuine 28,000 miles showing on its odometer. There are a few… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Are you a “glass half empty” or a “glass half full” type of person? If you fall into the former category, you will look at this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible, recognize the rust issues, and throw it into the… more»
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57K-Mile 1974 Ford LTD Brougham 400 V8
The seller lists this color as “Saddle Bronze Metallic,” but whatever color this 1974 Ford LTD Brougham 2-Door Hardtop is, it isn’t the same color as the one Buddy Ebsen used while playing Barnaby Jones five+ decades ago. It’s a… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1975 Chevrolet Laguna S-3
The Laguna S-3 was the successor to the Chevy Chevelle Super Sport. By the mid-1970s, the muscle car scene had changed substantially, and the S-3 would carry Chevy’s intermediate performance mantra for 1974-76. The seller, a dealer in Sarasota,… more»
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Easy Project? $2,500 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT
Sometimes, you have to know when to hold them, and know when to fold them. Obviously, I spent a lot of time attending Kenny Rogers concerts when I was a kid (seriously – holiday tradition, he came to the… more»
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Unfinished SS Project: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet introduced the mid-size Chevelle in 1964 to compete with the Ford Fairlane that had been resized in 1962. It joined the other GM divisions (except Cadillac) that had rolled out their own A-body entries. The Super Sport was… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price and provided an inspection report, which you can view here. During the inspection, the engine was turned over by hand and moves as it should. Almost a year ago, we… more»
