Here’s a true orphan brand story that ties directly to a fascinating piece of motorsport history. This 1967 Hino Contessa 1300 Coupe, designed by Giovanni Michelotti, is now here on Barn Finds Auctions. Showing 48,113 miles and wearing a… more»
BF Exclusive: 1963 Ford F-100 Custom Cab
In 1961, Ford released a new F-100 with an “integral cab and body.” Today, Ford fans call these trucks the “unibody,” but whatever they were called, they only stuck around for three model years. Since the cab and bed… more»
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Beautiful Original Interior: 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Persian Sand Iridescent. Is that a great name for a “Standard of the World” paint color or what? And what a beautiful color it is. Sort of a dusty purplish, pinkish mauve metallic that looks stunning on all those… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner
Motor Life magazine summarized the situation at Ford best in their February 1958 road test of a new Fairlane: After an all-new and wildly successful 1957 model, Ford took “a rather unprecedented step” in introducing “a radically facelifted and re-engineered… more»
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Last Call: 1974 Pontiac GTO
The seller of this 1974 Pontiac GTO must not want to sell this car very much because there are no full size pictures of the car in the ad. It’s as if he or she snapped some pictures with… more»
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Astronomical Price: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
Could this 1981 Pontiac Trans Am really only have 1,132 miles? It appears to be a time capsule but it is hard to tell because there are no pictures of the interior or engine compartment in the listing here… more»
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Does Not Run: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V
I’m just finishing up a book titled The Lincoln Motorcar: The Complete History of an American Classic, written by the late Thomas Bonsall. Mr. Bonsall came to the same conclusion that many luxury cars buyers of the postwar period… more»
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Super Sleeper Sedan: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
Some enthusiasts go to great lengths to make sure their high-performance auto also looks fast and intimidating, even when sitting still, but those who opt for the sleeper appearance have a totally different mindset. They choose a somewhat ordinary… more»
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Island Vehicle: 1976 Land Rover 101 Forward Control
This is a rig we don’t see all that often: a 1976 Land Rover 101 Forward Control. In an era wherein vintage Land Rovers are sought out for everything from beach rigs to overland vehicles, it’s of little surprise… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
The idea of the Chevrolet Lumina Z34 as a high-performance machine is one that didn’t exactly take hold when the car was introduced in the early 90s. While it was intended to be seen a top-of-the-line model with some… more»
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Original Paint: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
It is almost certain that nobody at Ford had any idea how successful the Mustang would be when they unveiled it in 1964. Perceived as a niche model, Ford found buyers for 559,451 cars in 1965 alone. That tally… more»
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Not Quite a Prince: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Wagon
Taming the excess of Virgil Exner’s original Valiant design took about four years, the effect of that “taming” amounting to lower-profile wedges, swales, rolls, and protrusions. They’re still there – just in subdued form. Despite its economy niche, the… more»
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Binders Full of Documentation: 1946 MG TC
We write about a ton of different automobiles here at Barn Finds. From ancient relics to modern sedans, our readers are constantly treated to a cornucopia of vehicles. Few vehicles, however, are worthy of milestone status. Consider the American… more»
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350hp/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400
It is fair to say that Ford caught the rest of the motor industry by surprise when it unveiled the Mustang. Considered by many to be a niche vehicle, its sales tally proved jaw-dropping, forcing other manufacturers to follow…. more»
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45k Original Miles: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Few cars have made their mark on history like the Pontiac GTO. It is widely credited with spawning the muscle car era, and while the marque is little more than a distant memory, the GTO remains one of the… more»
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Smoking Deal: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Pontiac marked the 10th anniversary of the Trans Am in 1979 with a special edition Trans Am, producing 7,500 cars featuring two-tone paint and a unique hood decal. This example is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace and… more»
