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Kickstart Only, Magneto Fired: 1969 Harley-Davidson Sportster

I’ve lately been tossing around the idea of getting a motorcycle after a 27-year drought.  Like cars, motorcycles have become amazingly feature filled and, dare I say it, luxurious.  While you can still by a standard, decked out cruisers… more»

New Caretaker Needed: 1937 Cadillac Town Car

I am sure you have all heard some variation of the idea that we are not owners of historical vehicles.  We are just caretakers of these items.  This does make sense for well-made durable goods.  Automobiles on the CCCA… more»

Classic Customized Cruiser: 1950 Mercury Coupe

1949 was a watershed year for Detroit as the 1942 models (which had their production stopped due to World War II and were offered as warmed-over placeholders from 1946 to 1948) were retired and new, modern styling was offered… more»

Well Maintained 80s Muscle: 1987 Buick Grand National

This 1987 Buick Grand National looks slick on the black mesh wheels reminiscent of a GNX. The seller lists several major repairs that lend credence to his claims of this being a very well-maintained Grand National. Bidding is strong… more»

33k Mile Black Beauty: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria

When I was a squirt, my dad bought a ’56 Parklane Wagon for our growing family. It was Meadowmist Green and Pine Ridge Green and was gorgeous, so I’ve always been partial to 1956 full-sized Fords. Although the Fairlane… more»

Restore Or Rat Rod? 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper

We don’t see a lot of rat rod scooters here on Barn Finds, but the seller refers to this 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper as a rat rod, in liking the way it looks now. This one is listed here on… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1962 Cadillac Convertible

From the ran and drove great when it was parked in the shop 25 years ago department comes this 1962 Cadillac convertible, which recently emerged from a quarter-century hibernation and is now looking for a new place to call… more»

Properly Named Survivor: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham D’elegance

Long and square, with wire wheels and a half-vinyl top, the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham listed here on eBay, could be yours on Tuesday evening. You do like conspicuous signs of luxury, don’t you? We just have to see… more»

Wraparound Glass! 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado XS

The Toronado was revolutionary by Detroit standards as it was the first U.S production car with front-wheel-drive in 30 years. Between 1966 and 1970, Olds sold it as something of a GT-style performance luxury car but changed directions in… more»

Warehouse Find: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette 327 Fuelie

1957 was an important year for Chevrolet, as it was the first time the company offered a fuel-injected engine in their Corvette, a 283 small block pumping out the coveted 1 horsepower per cubic inch.  Chevy wasn’t the first… more»

New Transmission: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Plymouth’s Barracuda was an all-new car in 1970, finally shedding its heritage with the Valiant compact. The machines used an E-Body platform that was reserved for just the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though the two autos would share… more»

The New Normal: 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

Every day, the supply of vintage square body trucks grows smaller. The Chevrolet K5 Blazer has been at the top of the list for many collectors and brokers for some time, but we’re getting to the point where trucks… more»

Re-bodied 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Ready to Finish

What kind of irregularities can you put up with in an old car? No matter how long your list, this 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz might test your resolve. We’ll get into that below, but first notice that the car… more»

Now and Future Collectible 1983 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

This might not look aged enough to be a collectible right now, though it’s nearly forty years old. But squirrel it away in your garage, let the inevitable rush of time take over, and the next thing you know,… more»

440 V8 Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

Dodge’s success story of the late 1960s had to be the second-generation Charger. After a lukewarm sales response to the 1966-67 models, production would go through the roof for 1968-70. That was when Chrysler gave all its B-body intermediates… more»

No Corinthian Leather: 1975 Chrysler Cordoba

Anyone older than a teenager in the 1970s probably remembers Chrysler’s sales pitch for the then-new Cordoba. On television, Richard Montalban would praise the Cordoba’s “fine Corinthian leathers” (which wasn’t a real thing, and you could get the cars… more»

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