As the 1960s approached, U.S. automobile manufacturers were preparing their responses to the compact-sized imports that were coming from Europe and Japan. Ford was readying the Falcon, Plymouth had the upcoming Valiant, and Chevy was developing the Corvair. The… more»
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No Reserve Roadtrek: 1997 Dodge B3500 Jayco Conversion
The unfortunate thing about certain models of short-wheelbase motorhomes is they are unfairly characterized as homeless chariots, the sort of rigs you see stationed in Walmart parking lots on the wrong side of town. First, a disclaimer: I have… more»
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Barely Used! 1999 GMC Suburban SLT K1500 4X4
Shiny and clean, this 1999 GMC Suburban SLT K1500 4X4 in Wichita, Kansas shows a mere 106,000 miles on the odometer. These sturdy steeds regularly reach a quarter million miles on their original powertrain, and this generation of the… more»
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Cheap Fun: 1969 Saab 96 V4
Here on eBay and craigslist is a wonderful example of Saab’s V4, a 1969 Saab 96 sedan. In my short experience with Barn Finds, good deals have been rare, so I’m surprised this car has hung around long enough… more»
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Kit Car Exotica: 2004 Ultima GTR
In addition to its outrageous looks, the Ultima GTR is ridiculously fast. Although it’s considered a kit car, it’s a very high-end product that is difficult to replicate for less than $100,000 (based on some owners’ calculations after their… more»
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Driver Quality: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
We’ve recently been lucky at Barn Finds because a few 1960s classics have landed on our desks that haven’t been plagued by rust. This 1967 Camaro is a prime example. It presents well as a driver-quality vehicle, and it… more»
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428 Super Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Drag Pack
Ford created plenty of desirable First Generation Mustangs, and the right car will command an eye-watering price. Near the top of the pecking order is this immaculate 1969 Mach 1. The original owner ordered it with the 428 Super… more»
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Half Century Barn Bound: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline
This 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline may be going for a barn-snooze record as the seller claims this one was doin’ that Rip Van Winkle thing for 50 years – a half-century of non-running! Said to have originally been finished in… more»
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Diesel Four-Speed: 1980 International Scout II
Buyers had a few choices for 4×4 vehicles in 1980, perhaps the most unique would be a last-year Scout II with a Nissan-sourced diesel engine. This 1980 International Scout II has that diesel engine, along with a four-speed manual… more»
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Rare 430 V8 Engine! 1959 Ford Thunderbird
Ford redesigned its 2-seat Thunderbird in 1958 and took some heat from purists. The car was transformed into a 4-seat cruiser that turned up the dial on both luxury and performance. But those complaints were short-lived as the revised… more»
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Two-Door Project: 1980 Range Rover
The seller of this 1980 Range Rover two-door clearly has a bone to pick with his fellow British truck enthusiasts. He claims he bought the truck back in 2007 and has been awaiting a customer with enough cash and… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Ford F150 Short Bed 4×4
Ford was into the fifth year of their popular sixth-generation F-Series design when this 1977 F150 rolled off the assembly line. Sales literature promised ’77 Fords as being “Tough trucks made tougher” and went on to list a bunch… more»
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Gift Wrapped: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
It may not be quite gift-wrapped, but the enormous bow on the hood of this 1999 Plymouth Prowler suggests it may have been a present at some point. The Prowler was Plymouth’s attempt to ride the retro wave, but… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Rover Model 75
Rover unveiled its new “75” model in September 1949, and its appearance caused a sensation. It looked like nothing the company had produced previously, with an enormous trunk and the entire passenger compartment fitted within the wheelbase. Early cars… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 MG Midget
Traditional British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic scene due to their inherent design characteristics. Their engines may not be the most powerful on the planet, but they more than compensate for that by providing excellent… more»
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Elite Barn Find: 1976 Ford Gran Torino
The era of personal luxury coupes hailing from Detroit in the 1970s was not entirely dissimilar from the van craze of the same period. These were uniquely American conditions, as both segments were not so much born out of… more»
