By 1938, the upper-crust Packard Automobile Company had managed to survive the Great Depression, no mean feat, and was offering as many as fifteen different models. Today’s find, courtesy of Tony P., is listed as an “Opera Coupe,” or… more»
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T-Type Turbo: 1984 Buick Skyhawk J-Car
The Skyhawk was Buick’s iteration of the GM J-car from 1982 to 1989. It joined the ranks of the Chevy Cavalier, Olds Firenza, Pontiac Sunbird, and even the Cadillac Cimarron. Between 1983 and 1986, Buick offered the Skyhawk T-Type,… more»
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All-Original Runner: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Tudor Sedan
A few days ago, I rewatched Miracle on 34th Street, the well-loved Christmas standard from 1947. I could talk about how my perspective of the film has changed over the course of the last several decades, but I’d rather… more»
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Stored Since the War Years: 1942 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup
The 1942 Chevrolet pickup offered here is the kind of truck that immediately pulls you into a different era. Built during a pivotal moment in American history, this half-ton Chevy represents the final stretch of civilian truck production before… more»
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340 V8 Drop-Top: 1967 Dodge Dart GT
Dodge redesigned the Dart compact in 1967, a move that helped boost sales for a car that would remain in production for nearly another decade. The GT continued as the sporty model (with the GTS being the performance iteration)…. more»
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Reggie’s Ride: Mr. October’s Low-Mileage ’59 Ford Tudor
I became a Reggie Jackson (and Oakland A’s) fan in the summer of ’69. In a breakout year for Jackson, he belted out 37 home runs by the July All-Star Game break. Reggie led the colorful A’s to… more»
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One Year Only: 1967 Plymouth GTX 440
When Plymouth introduced the Belvedere-based GTX in 1967, few people knew that it would be a one-year-only model. The badge remained on sale the following year, featuring an entirely new body sharing no sheetmetal with its predecessor. This ’67… more»
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Trucking’s Crackerbox Past: 1966 GMC DLR/DFR-8000
In the not-so-distant past, over-the-road trucking was very, very different. Interstate highways were still snaking their way across our great nation, and multi-day trips were fairly rare. The trucks back then were thus very different than what we see… more»
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Backyard Sleeper: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1958 Chevrolet Corvette recently surfaced on Facebook Marketplace, and it reads like the kind of story Barn Finds readers never get tired of. According to the seller, this Corvette spent roughly 35 years sitting dormant in a backyard… more»
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Original 326: 1967 Pontiac Le Mans
While I confess to a strong leaning towards Ford products, I am, primarily, a classic car enthusiast. Therefore, I won’t ignore any vehicle because it wears what might be considered the “wrong” badge. I do have a soft spot… more»
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Family Heirloom: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Memories are a powerful accessory when it comes to old cars and trucks, as they can compel us to either hold onto a vehicle forever or decide to invest in an otherwise ordinary vehicle. Sometimes, however, it also makes… more»
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Crate Find: Two 1978 Honda CB125S Motorcycles
We’ve seen a couple of handfuls of motorcycles still in the crate here on Barn Finds over the years, so they aren’t incredibly rare to find, but finding one crate with two brand new 1978 Honda CB125S motorcycles packed… more»
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W-30 455 V8: 1974 Oldsmobile 442
General Motors went all-in on mid-size muscle cars in 1964/65. That included the pioneering Pontiac GTO, Chevy Chevelle SS 396, Buick Gran Sport, and the Oldsmobile 442 (aka 4-4-2). Though cars bearing the 442-brand continued to appear through 1991,… more»
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1 of 12?! 1985 Henderson Machiavelli Max
Inquire about a Henderson Machiavelli Max and the seller’s introduction will probably include the phrase, “It’s not a kit car!” Indeed, Henderson Motors Corporation built these Ferrari-ish sports cars in Key Biscayne, Florida as turn-key approximations of the contemporary… more»
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Rare L-Code Legacy: 1967 Dodge Charger Factory 440 Project
The first-generation Dodge Charger has always carried a special kind of presence, but some examples stand a little taller than the rest. This 1967 Dodge Charger currently listed here on eBay out of Celeste, Texas, falls squarely into that… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
This 1966 Ford Mustang is offered after two years of hands-on ownership and improvement. The car is said to run and drive, the major mechanical essentials have been addressed, and it presents as an honest, classic that’s ready for… more»
