Aerodynamic? Yes! Art Deco inspired? Absolutely! Beautiful styling? Ah, well, um, you know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that’s how I’d sum up a Chrysler Airflow like this 1934 example. This restored car is a… more»
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Same Owner 47 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1970 Chevy Corvette wasn’t much different than the 1969 Corvette, which may be why sales were off by 50%. Yet the 1971 Corvettes didn’t change much again either, but demand had returned. This ’70 convertible has been owned… more»
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Bullitt Style: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The famous Steve McQueen “Bullitt” Mustang of movie fame was a 1968 model. The car shown here is a 1967 Mustang Fastback that very much resembles that iconic piece of pop culture history (details below). But to his credit,… more»
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NASCAR Special! 1969 Dodge Charger 500
A unique grille and other details helped the ’69 Charger 500 slice through the wind, specifically with NASCAR racing in mind. This 1969 Dodge Charger 500 in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada could be one of fewer than 40 remaining,… more»
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Interesting Mish-Mash! 1941 Chevrolet Pickup
This 1941 Chevrolet truck is a bit of a mish-mash, but perhaps it can be a great project for someone. The long bed not quite visible from this shot might lead to a clue! It’s listed for sale here… more»
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Factory Floor Shifter? 1974 AMC Matador Coupe
We’ve seen seven 1974 Matador Coupes here at Barn Finds over the years but none with a manual transmission so, it’s not just being orange that makes this 1974 AMC Matador Coupe unique, it also has a manual transmission…. more»
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Cruiser: 1951 Ford Custom Convertible
I wish we knew more about this 1951 Ford Custom Convertible; the ad description raises more questions than it answers. It’s listed for sale here on eBay but even with more than 50 bids, the reserve has not yet… more»
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Big Bold Beautiful! 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible
It’s Whammer-jammer time and today’s recipient of that esteemed designation for very large, cool cars is a 1966 Chrysler 300 convertible. While not a letter series, this Chrysler still has plenty of oomph under its expansive hood and it’s… more»
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455 V8 Cruiser: 1970 Buick Riviera
The Riviera would arrive in 1963 as Buick’s competitor in the growing personal luxury segment of the car market. By 1970, sales were slipping, and the nameplate needed a reboot, which it got in 1971 with all-new “boat-tail” styling… more»
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Ready To Use! 1956 Willys Station Wagon
The Willys Jeep Station Wagon (2WD) and Utility Wagon (4WD) have very interesting histories. This particular machine has received a lot of refurbishment, mostly mechanical, and is ready to perform its original role as “a comfortable family car.” Wait,… more»
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Business Coupe Project: 1937 Chevrolet Master
Chevrolet reworked its automobiles in 1937, using what would be called “Diamond Crown” styling with straight side fenders. More trunk space was added so that the spare tire could be mounted internally. There were two trim levels, the Master… more»
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Custom Sports Car: 1952 Kaiser Henry J
The Henry J was a short-lived attempt by Kaiser-Frazer to sell a small car in the early 1950s at a time when everyone wanted big cars. It was named after the chairman of the company and was built between… more»
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Great Green Patina! 1971 Ford F-100
Ford started building their F-Series pickup trucks in 1948, and by the time 1971 rolled around the truck was into its fifth generation and had undergone lots of modernization and numerous improvements since its inception. They’re still in production… more»
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Mystery Wrapped In An Enigma: 1946 Hudson Half Ton Truck
Here’s where I am hoping that some Hudson experts can weigh in. About 90% of the information I can access says that Hudson stopped making half-ton pickups before 1946. But then, there’s a book, American 1/2 Ton Pickups of… more»
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Supercharged! 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
What is it about this 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk that I find so attractive? Perhaps it’s the slightly dirty look; this car actually looks like a barn find! Maybe the wide whitewalls and original hubcaps? Regardless, it’s listed for sale… more»
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Ivy Green 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Memory is a funny thing. As a 10-year-old car-geek kid in 1965, I can vividly remember seeing my first Mustang Fastback 2+2 up close and personal. It was Poppy Red, parked next to the school cafeteria, and I just… more»
