If I had to pick a favorite generation of Thunderbird (because who doesn’t have a favorite generation of Thunderbird?) I’d probably go with the 1961-63 “Bullet Bird.” I love how it marries totally of-the-moment space age design motifs with… more»
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Clean English Tin: 1959 Ford Anglia 100E
British and pint sized, the Ford Anglia is a well-recognized car in Europe, as well as in America. More commonly seen now a ’days with V8 swaps, and big tires, it isn’t all that often that a clean one… more»
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$350 Lotus Europa Project
This 1969 Lotus Europa may be a little rough and it may be missing its drivetrain, but for $350 how could you go wrong? The body looks decent and there is a title included in the deal. This could… more»
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The Imperial Convertible: 1965 Chrysler Imperial
Although I’ve never owned one myself, I have not one but two friends who currently own mid-60s Chrysler Imperials. In fact, one of them is my roommate! Both cars are projects, much like this ’65 Imperial convertible. This might… more»
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Real Porsche Power: 1970 Porsche 914-6
The 914 was a joint project between Volkswagen and Porsche so many 911 enthusiasts do not consider it to be a full member of the family. It’s hard to argue against this one’s pedigree though. This particular car is a… more»
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Over 150 Classic Cars Destroyed In Fire
It’s a sad day for the classic car world. On Tuesday night, one of Country Classic Cars’ storage buildings caught fire. The 25k square foot warehouse in Staunton, Illinois, full of classic cars burned to the ground, leaving over 150… more»
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Survivor Oval Window: 1957 VW Beetle
This 1957 VW Beetle is a desirable oval window model, representing a distinct design phase in the Beetle’s history that incorporated a number of features not found on later cars. Bullet-style turn signals, chrome bumpers and recessed headlamps are… more»
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360-Powered: 1972 AMC Ambassador Brougham
For 1972, AMC dropped its 6-cylinder engine for the Ambassador so the 304 V8 was now standard. And, as if an orangeish-red Ambassador wagon wasn’t cool enough, this one has an optional 360 V8! This 1972 AMC Ambassador Brougham… more»
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Loaded Scooter: 1982 Chevrolet Chevette
Gas is cheap again (so I’m told, at least, not really here in California), so sales of trucks and big trucky things are booming, but the pendulum will swing again and when it does, you’re going to wish you… more»
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California Dreaming: 1934 Ford Roadster
We have discussed the concept of patina before on Barn Finds. Nowadays, patina is basically a word used to describe a rusty wreck, a clear coated rusty wreck, or a car that is in fair condition, but the seller… more»
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All the Comforts: 1974 GMC Eleganza
These GMC Eleganza motorhomes have been popping up with some regularity on various social media feeds, and examples like this 1974 model provide compelling evidence as to why a life on the road may be one worth having. Featuring… more»
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Early Turbo Coupe: 1983 Ford Thunderbird
This 1983 Ford Thunderbird turbo coupe wears an unusual shade of forest green paint and is a pleasing mix between a sensibly upgraded example and one that hasn’t been boosted to death. The seller claims its early birthdate places… more»
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Massive Idaho Collection Headed To Auction!
You never know where there might be a large collection of classics hiding, there might be a barn full of cars just down the street. You really never what might be hiding just around the block. While Boise has… more»
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Mini Wagoneer: 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood
Old Jeeps are hot stuff these days. The mack-daddy Grand Wagoneers of the ’70s and ’80s are quickly entering the pricing stratosphere, so it seems logical that the XJ Cherokee, built from 1984 to 2001 and considered the progenitor… more»
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Better Than Stocks and Bonds? 1956 Cadillac
1956 Eldorados are beautiful, and feature great styling, with a unique exhaust that comes through the rear bumper. But is a car such as this better than stocks and bonds? Well the seller seems to think so. Although this… more»
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Almost Better Than Walking: 1988 Yugo GV
Before you sits one of the most historical automobiles mankind has ever created. Seriously. The Yugo was an attempt by communist Yugoslavia to dazzle the American market with their prized knock off of the very forgettable Fiat 127. While… more»
