Growing up, my grandmother used to cart us around in her white Chevy Celebrity wagon. Eventually, that poor woman had to experience the trauma of the engine catching fire and the nose of the car burning up. No wonder… more»
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Georgia Survivor: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia
I’ve come to appreciate the great state of Georgia as a treasure trove of barn finds and old, forgotten project cars. My 1981 Toyota HiAce was pulled out of a remote north Georgia backyard, and I’ve got my eye… more»
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California Garage Gold! 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Seeing this “before” picture of a California garage, I imagine the conversation… “Fred! Why don’t you get rid of that thing in the garage under the Christmas decorations?” “My old GTO? Never! I’m going to fix that up some… more»
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Long Live the King: 1978 Mustang II Cobra V8
With another King Cobra recently featured here on Barn Finds with only 17k miles, I’ll pick up on a bit more of the interesting history of this second-generation Mustang special edition. Found here on Craigslist, with thanks to reader… more»
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Dusty Sportomatic: 1969 Porsche 911T
As the 911 bubble continues to stabilize, the truly good and special cars are the ones that will continue to shine. Even a rare Sportomatic – the precursor to Tiptronic – can find favor with bidders, as this dusty… more»
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Sub-20,000 Miles: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
This 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra is likely one of the nicest ones left in existence, with a mere 17,121 miles on the clock. Likely a car socked away as part of an attempt to cash in on… more»
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Restored Retro: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
When you have a sporty vehicle like this 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon, you also need stylish, sporty clothing. This cool cruiser is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just under $5,000 and it’s located in Swanton,… more»
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Geological Jeep: 1961 Mighty Mite M422A1
Military vehicles almost always generate some sort of innovation or technical marvel that finds its way into production vehicles. The AMC Mighty Mite seen here was full of them, from an aluminum body to a full synchromesh gearbox. However,… more»
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Entombed for 42 Years: 1956 Ford F100
This 1956 Ford F100 pickup looks almost idyllic in this picture, taken prior to it’s exhumation from dry storage that it had occupied since 1976. Now it’s for sale here on eBay, where bidding is just under $5,000 as I… more»
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$2,450 Wagon: 1961 Pontiac Tempest
This first-generation first-year 1961 Pontiac Tempest wagon was tracked down by eagle-eyed reader Eric H. and it can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, with an asking price of $2,450. It’s located in Annville, Pennsylvania… more»
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The Caretaker – An Unbelievable Tribute Vehicle
I’ll bet you’ve never seen a vehicle quite like this before — if you think you have, take a second look! While the front end may be late model GM FWD (more about that later), the rear end is… more»
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Nice Glass: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe
Listing a rare Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe at no reserve is a good way to get some quick auction action. This example has already raced up to $4K since last night and with plenty of time left in the… more»
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454 Racer Revived! 1972 Monte Carlo
When this Monte Carlo was discovered in the barn it’s 454 V8 was out, likely after being damaged at the dragstrip. At one time, it must have been a hot racer! Well, at least if the number of the… more»
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Build it Your Way! 1962 Pontiac Catalina Wagon Roller
From a dusty pole barn, this 1962 Pontiac Catalina Wagon comes to market here on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criagslist, sporting an empty engine bay and a seller full of optimism. Thanks to Eric H. for spotting this rolling tribute to… more»
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Airstream Alternative: 1936 Pierce-Arrow Travelodge
At one point in its history, with sales of its expensive touring cars slowing, the Pierce-Arrow company began to manufacture the Travelodge Travel Trailer. Meant to be a home away from home, it was not the savior the company… more»
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Early Model, Small Bumpers: 1971 DeTomaso Pantera
The last few DeTomaso Panteras we’ve taken a look at have all been compelling projects, but serious undertakings of both the parts and labor kind. This clean 1971 example is listed on the UK eBay site but located in… more»
