Stripped of excess weight and sound-deadening and tweaked for every possible performance advantage, racing cars represent the ultimate connection between human and machine. The racer that this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Bergenfield New Jersey salutes won six of twelve… more»
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Fresh 273: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
Choosing a likely candidate for a restoration project can be a complex undertaking. Potential buyers need to balance how much work they can perform themselves versus how much money they will have in their bank account to pay somebody… more»
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Four on the Floor: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
This is one of the cooler W108 Mercedes-Benz cars I’ve seen. It’s a desirable short-wheelbase example but that’s not the only thing that sets it apart: it has a four-speed manual gearbox on the floor, and the seller claims… more»
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Original Tri-Power: 1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
It is often erroneously stated that the only man-made object visible from space is the Great Wall of China. There are times when I wonder whether the chrome on some 1950s classic cars could fall into that category since… more»
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Cobra Jet Sportsroof: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Over the years, Ford has produced some bold styling. I think the Mustang Sportsroof is one of those cars. It is unique, elegant and beautiful. With the half vinyl top, this car really accents the fast back design of… more»
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Exclusive: 1961 Plymouth Valiant
We have previously featured this 1961 Plymouth Valiant here at Barn Finds, but it failed to sell on that occasion. The owner is keen for it to find a new home because he has made a substantial price drop…. more»
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1 of 722: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
In 1973, things were about to change for the Ford Mustang. After starting the “pony car” revolution in 1965, the first generation was about to call it a wrap. The car had gotten bigger (and bloated) over its first… more»
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Super Rare! 1960 Edsel Ranger Sedan
The seller of this 1960 Edsel Ranger two-door sedan says that it’s “Super Rare”. Now that I think about it, I’m not certain that I have ever seen a ’60 Edsel in the steel. I’ve seen plenty of pictures… more»
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402-Equipped: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible SS Tribute
It would be safe to assume that virtually every one of our loyal Barn Finds readers dream of the day they open their garage to find a desirable classic car staring back at them. For some, that dream will… more»
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Stored 34 Years! 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Stored 34 years by a former car dealer who collected interesting trade-ins, this 1972 Chevrolet Nova in Orange, California recently returned from the dead with enough parts and attention to start “right up.” Far from a daily driver, it… more»
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1 of 659? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
The Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was introduced in 1964 as a mid-size performance car and became a series of its own in 1968. It reverted to option status in 1972 and buyers got it by specifying the W-29 option… more»
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All Original 1974 Ford Pinto
Equal opportunity time! A few days ago we covered this 1972 Chevrolet Vega so today Ford, Chevrolet’s cross-town rival will get their Vega competitor, known as the Pinto, reviewed. This example is from 1974, so it’s not a model-year… more»
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Attention Getter! 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe
Ford’s first all-new cars after World War II were introduced in 1949 and ran for three model years. The top-trim version was called the Custom Deluxe (the latter word being used on a lot of cars in those days)…. more»
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Super Rare 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Station Wagon
UPDATE 3/16/22 – It’s been a little while now since we last saw this Cadillac Wagon. Well, it’s hit the market yet again, this time it’s in Warwick, New York, and is listed here on Facebook with an asking… more»
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Field Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z Project
Nissan Motors started expanding worldwide in the late 1950s and presented its first cars in the U.S. at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 1958. Two years later they opened a subsidiary in the States and their development in… more»
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Beautiful Unrestored 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
Growing up a car geek in the ’60s and being totally in love with 2-seater Thunderbirds, I remember the first time I saw one of these 230SLs up close. I was about ten and was a bit awe-struck. It… more»
