While most enthusiasts won’t hesitate to tackle panel or paint repairs, a smaller number harbor the desire to perform an interior retrim. The new owner of this 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 won’t face that decision, because the inside of… more»
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BF Auction: Barn Find 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
As Barn Finds readers, you may be aware that the 1973 cruising film American Graffiti was set in 1962 in Modesto, California (although it was filmed in Petaluma). I wore out my VHS copy as a young teenager in the early ’90s,… more»
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Perfect Patina Project: 1964 Chevrolet C-10 Long Bed
This 1964 Chevrolet C-10 Long Bed is the kind of truck patina enthusiasts dream about, now offered for sale in Kansas City. Sporting its original beige finish with an even, weathered patina, this long-bed pickup is described as straight,… more»
Parked in 1993: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Volvo established its reputation by producing vehicles with robust mechanical components and a strong focus on safety. However, the company let its hair down in 1961 when it released the sporty P1800. Several updates later, the 1800ES hit the… more»
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Prewar Style on a Budget: 1936 Mercedes 500K “Marlene” Replica
This 1936 Mercedes 500K “Marlene” replica offers prewar roadster styling without the seven-figure price tag, and it’s now listed for sale in Phoenix, Arizona, here on eBay. Built in 1988 by Classic Roadsters Ltd. of Fargo, North Dakota, this… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
You’ve probably heard of or seen a Porsche-powered VW Beetle. You might have even come across a Subaru-powered Porsche. But how about a Subaru-powered Super Beetle? As great as the air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche engines are, a more modern… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III by Freestone & Webb
This 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, wearing elegant Freestone & Webb coachwork, has resurfaced, here on craigslist after over 40 years in storage and is now part of an estate sale in Los Gatos, California. Finished in black with burgundy… more»
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Barn Find: 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday
The seller refers to this 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday hardtop sedan as a barn find, and says it was stored for 35 years in a barn with a tarp over it to keep out rodents, which worked, but it… more»
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1 of 1,343 Produced: Rare 1959 Edsel Corsair Convertible
This is the second nicely restored 1959 Edsel that I’ve written about this month. But this one is special because this top-of-the-line Corsair was both the most expensive Edsel you could buy in ’59 (with a base price of… more»
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It’s a Twofer! Pair of 1954 Nash Statesmans
Not only is a 1954 Nash Statesman an oddity here on BF, today, courtesy of Scott, we’ve got a pair, and they’re both “Super” trim level cars. One’s considered a builder and the other a parts car, so let’s… more»
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Rare 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible is a rare factory four-speed example finished in Limelight green with a white top and black interior, and it’s now listed for sale as a non-running project. Plymouth built just 658 Road Runner… more»
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Original 283 V8: 1964 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy II was launched in 1962 as a head-to-head competitor to Ford’s successful compact, the Falcon. Unlike the other Chevrolet compact, the Corvair, there was nothing revolutionary about the car, and it was simply a smaller Chevrolet. The… more»
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“Zero Rust”: 1971 Ford Ranchero Squire 351 V8
An outstanding project car, the seller says this 1971 Ford Ranchero Squire has zero rust, and you won’t find a cleaner vehicle to start with. That almost makes it sound like more of a project than it may be,… more»
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Needs Reviving: Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced a 2-seat car in 1955, the Thunderbird. Unlike the other 2-seater over at Chevrolet (Corvette), the T-Bird was a personal luxury car (even though it was more powerful than the early ‘Vettes). This ’55 Thunderbird is said… more»
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Street-Fighting Survivor: 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
This 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning is a rare and lightly modified version of Ford’s original performance pickup, now listed for auction here on eBay. It’s Lightning #1743 out of just 2,280 produced for 1995, and one of only… more»
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Crinkled Rolling Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
As royalty among Mopar connoisseurs, just about any 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T has the potential to become an enthusiast’s pride and joy, even those examples needing attention in almost every area. That sums up the condition of this one… more»
