Pontiac’s “original” muscle car, the GTO, had an up and down decade beginning in 1964. It started life as a mid-size option on the Tempest/LeMans and sold like hotcakes through the rest of the 1960s. But rising insurance costs… more»
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Texas Barn Find: 1966 Ford F-100 Short Bed
The fourth-generation Ford F-series pickups really seem dated when compared to the next-gen bumpside truck, and that’s a good thing. I don’t mean dated as in somehow inferior, just sort of vintage and “quaint”, a word that not many… more»
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California Garage Find! 1955 Chevrolet Hardtop
According to the seller, this 1955 Chevrolet hardtop has been stored in a Dublin, California garage for the past thirty-five years. It hasn’t been started or driven since it was parked, but the chassis, engine compartment, body, and trunk… more»
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Dual Four Barrels! 1957 Cadillac Eldorado
When I wrote this post on a ’66 Cadillac Eldorado I was thinking, as I mentioned, that most would associate the Eldorado name with the ’67 and forward front-wheel-drive version, not one that resembles a regular old Series 62… more»
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No Reserve 4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
It is always great to see another old car come out of hiding and have a chance at a new life. This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette convertible hasn’t moved in several years and is said to be a roller that… more»
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Great Patina! 1928 Chevrolet Coupe/Truck
Looking every bit the classic “barn find,” this 1928 Chevrolet coupe/truck was sent in by Barn Finds reader T.J. noting the fine patina (yes, the P-word). It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and the seller is asking $5,000…. more»
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50 Year Ownership: 1952 Hudson Commodore Six
I find myself more and more drawn to fallen flags such as this 1952 Hudson Commodore Six club coupe. It’s always thought-provoking to think back to a time when so many auto manufacturers dominated the U.S. market and then… more»
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Loaded! 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was one heck of a success story for Cadillac, with over 33,000 produced (almost double the number made in 1954). This particular car is located at a dealership in Tempe, Arizona, and has been… more»
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Air-Cooled Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
In the early 1960s, if you wanted a new compact car, you could go the traditional route and buy a Ford Falcon, Chevy Nova, or Studebaker Lark, among others. All had water-cooled engines mounted in the front, like with… more»
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Shed Find: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
An honest shed find with a price that’s hard to beat, this 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is advertised here on Facebook Marketplace. Located in Coolville, Ohio, and with an asking price of just $500, it’s hard to see how an… more»
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L-82 4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
The end of the 1970’s were characterized by high inflation, military conflicts and magazine articles on the death of the V8. Does this sound familiar? Well, one way to get away from all this bad news was to walk… more»
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Twin-Stick Gas Sipper! 1981 Plymouth Champ
Capable of a claimed 40 MPG, this 1981 Plymouth Champ in Rogue River, Oregon might pay for itself in short order compared to that Yukon XL you’re driving today. The Mitsubishi-built economy hatchback might be one paint job or… more»
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True Barn Find! 1951 Ford F3 Work Truck
“What will be a future classic?” Ultimately, we can never see the future, but looking into the past, we can make some educated guesses. Obviously, the cars that are designed to be classics will be classics. Your run-of-the-mill Corvettes, Prowlers,… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1949 Ford Custom V8
The 1949 Fords were the company’s first all-new post-war cars as the transition continued from wartime to consumer vehicle production. As part of the movement away from the bulky styling that dominated pre-war automobiles, the 1949 Fords won awards… more»
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Second Banana? 1970 Dodge Super Bee
When it comes to listing Chrysler’s muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s, the Dodge Super Bee is sometimes overlooked. It was produced for only four years and was widely outsold by its corporate cousin, the Plymouth Road Runner…. more»
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Dad’s Pride and Joy: 1980 Triumph Spitfire
Here’s a strange (and sad) case of a father’s pride and joy falling into neglect. The seller of this 1980 Triumph Spitfire explains that this car belonged to his dad and evidently passed to him when he passed away…. more»
