In the mid-1960s, AMC was toying with building a 2-seat GT-style car that could compete with the Chevy Corvette. But since American Motors had fewer resources than GM, they waited until the Javelin pony car was about to see… more»
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Reader Story: Buick Grand National Find!
Barn Finds reader Cartman wrote in recently to tell us a terrific story about a super find he recently resurrected. The car in question is a Buick Grand National, which in this guise was produced from 1984 to 1987… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1969 Chevrolet C-10
If you watch the typical televised auto auctions you’ll note that while muscle cars are still immensely popular, pickup trucks are running right behind them, particularly short bed ’67-’72 Chevrolet/GMC’s and early ’50s Fords. Actually, the values have become… more»
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Rare 390 Go Pack Optioned 1969 AMC AMX!
Even though American Motors Corporation has been gone for over 30 years, many of its cars still retain a significant following. The AMX is one of those cars, and a very nice example has recently come up for sale… more»
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Original Survivor: 1959 Jaguar XK150 OTS
Hidden away in this garage is one of the gems of the classic British sports car scene. It is a 1959 Jaguar XK150 Open Two-Seater (OTS), which was the rarest body style produced during the XK150’s production run. This… more»
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Yard Art Project: 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
There’s no limit to what type of cars and projects end up on eBay, and as the price tag for a vintage Ferrari has continued to escalate, it’s no surprise we’ve ended up here. These are the charred remains… more»
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44k Original Miles: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
Every now and then, a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds that can take your breath away. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan. If what the owner says is… more»
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680 Mile Prototype: 1994 Bugatti EB 110 GT
When it comes to supercars, the Lamborghini Countach and Ferrari Testarossa always get the nod as two of the most iconic (with perhaps the Lotus Esprit bringing up the rear, if we’re judging 80s and 90s cars). But if… more»
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289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang GT
If you walked into your local Ford dealership in 1965 with cash to splash, this Mustang GT was about as good as it got. The original owner ordered this classic with the legendary K-Code V8 under the hood, backed… more»
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A Rare Fish: 1965 Rambler Marlin
I was ten when I first saw a new Mustang 2+2 up close and personal. It was Poppy Red and that fastback styling stopped me in my tracks. About a year later, I saw my first Marlin. It was… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1991 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
There are few experiences more appealing on a sunny day than to watch a stretch of country road unwind before you from the saddle of a classic motorcycle. That is what is on offer for some lucky person if… more»
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20k Mile Survivor: 1975 Opel Manta
Opel is a German company that was owned by General Motors until a few years ago. A few of their models would pop up in the U.S. from time to time, usually sold through Buick dealers. The Opel GT,… more»
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Rare Barn Find! 1957 Aston Martin DB Mark III
Prior to 1964, many on U.S. shores were not familiar with Great Britain’s brilliant Aston Martin motor cars. A spectacular spy movie that premiered that year introduced the uninitiated to the Aston Martin marque. But A-M occupied a significant… more»
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On the Road: 1949 Hudson Commodore 8 Coupe
It’s hard not to wonder at the fate of Hudson Motors, an innovative company that seemed to have so much going for it during the postwar years. Here we have an example of that innovation, produced only eight years… more»
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1956-1962 MGA Parts Extravaganza!
Long ago, there was a fast-food TV commercial whose tagline proclaimed, “Parts is Parts“. Well, maybe that’s true with fast food but not so much with cars. Sure, it’s always possible to take a part that was made for… more»
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Earliest Known? 1982 Buick Grand National
The Regal-based Grand National (GN) was first produced in response to the success Buick had in the NASCAR Cup Series in 1981. Unlike the more well-known GN’s from 1984-87, only 215 of these cars were built in 1982 and… more»
