Converted to battery power in the 1980s, this remarkable Riviera is said to run and drive if new batteries are installed. The seller also mentions the option of converting the car back to its original fossil fuel drivetrain. This… more»
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Jade Jewelry: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
So pull that cover back and show this green beauty! By 1976, the Ford Thunderbird had gone from being a sporty personal luxury car to a monstrously large luxury coupe. It was still pretty cool, though, and 52,935 of… more»
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Business Opportunity: 1946 Dodge Wayfarer
A solid and affordable business coupe is always difficult to say “no” to, and this ’49 Dodge Wayfarer is certainly an attention grabber with its solid original appearance. With very little changed in its lifetime other than a 12… more»
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Shell Game: 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster Tanker
I’ve been known to collect (hoard?) things: matchbook covers, post cards, guitars, cars, and probably other things that I can’t think of now. If I were to ever start hoarding 1,100 gallons of gasoline at a time, this 1948… more»
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Barn Beetle: One-Owner 1967 Beetle
While surfing the local craigslist, I happened upon a car that is something of a rarity. It seems like a lot of “barn finds” for sale these days are cars that the seller found in a barn, cleaned up,… more»
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Tarmac Tram: 1959 Ford P-400 Ground Transport
This unusual Ford truck started its life as a transporter at the Douglas Aircraft Company airfield in Long Beach, California. Somehow it’s accrued 75,000 miles, but it hasn’t traveled very far; reader Rocco B found it on craigslist, still… more»
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Wood Slats, STAT: Barn Find Lil’ Red Express
This is just plain cool: a genuine Dodge Lil’ Red Express truck that was used daily up until 2004. It has 132,000 miles and the original graphics likely burned off from exposure. The seller knew of the truck and… more»
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AM Radio Included: 1983 Mercury Lynx
Despite once roaming American roads in vast quantities, economy cars from the 80s are scarcely seen today. But if you were to spot one, it wouldn’t surprise me to learn it was a 1980s-era Ford Escort (extra points if… more»
Keep Your Scanners Peeled! 1982 Pontiac Trans AM “KITT”
David Hasselhoff? Check. George Barris? Check. Tribute to popular essential 1980s TV show? Double check. If you’ve ever wanted to own an ’82 Trans Am, talk to KITT, drive a super cool TV car, or drive around pretending to… more»
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Polluting Pony: 1978 Ford Pinto Wagon
Just because the color is minty fresh doesn’t mean this Pinto wagon is clean! Its Fort Collins, Colorado-based seller is letting it go because it won’t pass local emissions tests; guess I won’t be picking it up and bringing… more»
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Loaded Lugger: 1959 Ford Country Squire
Claimed to have been special ordered new by a Ford executive, this ’59 Country Squire wagon is certainly loaded for bear, with power everything, factory air, and a numbers-matching 352-cubic inch Thunderbird V8. Showing just 60,000 miles and wearing… more»
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The Other SS: 1970 Monte Carlo 454 Super Sport
The more pedestrian Chevelle may capture more attention from the bow-tie faithful, but the upscale Monte Carlo, especially a highly-optioned specimen such as this 454 SS, has a lot to offer the potential buyer. Named and designed to elicit… more»
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1953 Nash Ambassador Country Club LeMans
For a guy who loves vintage Japanese cars so much, these old Nash models really float my boat, no pun intended. This is a 1953 Nash Ambassador Country Club LeMans Airflyte, a rare car and highly desirable for Nash aficionados…. more»
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It’s Fabulous! 1966 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
A consistently undervalued series of classics (in my opinion) is the 1961 to 1966 Ford Thunderbirds. This particular car was sent in by Barn Finds reader Pat L., who discovered it here on craigslist. As you can see from the ad, this fabulous Thunderbird is located in Aptos,… more»
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Solid Gold ’70s! 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition
While you may be more familiar with the “Hurst Olds,” this 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition, offered from Illinois here on eBay, is one of fewer than 500 made. With its white and gold two-tone paint, full-width grille, tail-light… more»
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Restored King Cab: 1979 Datsun 620
As they (they = people with a lot of experience buying old vehicles) say, always buy the nicest example that you can find, instead of getting something cheap that needs a ton of work. Let someone else do the… more»
