My French is a little rusty, but according to Wikipedia, SIMCA is an acronym that loosely translates to Society of Industrial Mechanical and Coachwork Automobile…manufacturers. Or something like that.
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When You’re In Europe And Want To Explore Barns…
So you want to go around Europe, or at least the UK, and see what barn finds you can turn up? Don’t like staying in those quaint little hotels? Here’s the answer–a classic camper that’s been off the road… more»
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Early California Dreaming: 1926 Willys Hot Rod
California is the acknowledged birthplace of hot rodding, and has been the source of many unusual early hot rods found in storage over the past few years. This neat 1926 Willys roadster is for sale in Yucaipa, California (San Bernardino… more»
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Dirt Cheap Pickup: 1969 Ford F-250 For $475
Super dirt cheap Ford pickup for $475, is located in Washington, Missouri, about an hour west of St. Louis. It appears here on Craigslist. The seller says it’s a 1969, but the grille looks like 1972 to me, but… more»
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Nebraska Farm Find: 1967 Chevrolet C-10
Here’s a cool old farm truck that’s worth a look. It has a 283 under the hood and most of paint is claimed to be original. The seller has addressed any serious rust and is going to have the… more»
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Going Commando: 1968 Plymouth GTX
I’ve been watching this Plymouth GTX for the past few days, as I’ve been sorely tempted to buy it. It’s only a 6 hour drive away from me, not a small jot by any means, but close enough to… more»
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Grandfather’s Car: Reliant Scimitar GTE
This listing for a Reliant Scimitar GTE here on eBay in the UK shows a pretty dramatic before-and-after following the car being washed clean of its covering of mold and dust. The seller says it’s his grandfather’s old car and… more»
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Replacement For Plymouths: 1960 Dodge Dart
The 1960 Dodge Dart Seneca was a product of some brand rearranging at Chrysler. Since Dodge dealers would no longer be able to sell Plymouths, they needed a smaller, less expensive car to complete their lineup. The Dart was… more»
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Pristine And Minty: 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook
Lately, I’ve noticed these early fifties shoebox Chrysler products getting some well-deserved love here on Barn Finds, including this 1951 Dodge Coronet, and this 1950 Plymouth. I for one, would posit that these cars are very worthy of that love, and… more»
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Finish This Dormant Project: 1953 Chevrolet
This car looks like someone’s project that’s been on hold for perhaps 20 years! It’s a 1953 Chevrolet 210 that’s been fitted with Bel Air trim. It’s located in Sutton, West Virginia and is up for auction here on… more»
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In The Homeland: 1962 MG Midget In The UK
Thanks go to fellow contributor Jeff L. for sending me this find to look over. It’s a 1962 MG Midget, based on the original Austin-Healey “Bugeye” or “Frogeye” Sprite, but with a more conventional body evocative of the just-introduced… more»
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Suicide Doors: 1940 Chevrolet Master 85
I still remember how awestruck I was the first time I saw a classic car with suicide doors. I thought it was the coolest thing, but I really didn’t understand why everyone called them suicide doors. Now that I’ve… more»
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Desert Daily Driver: 1951 Chevy Fleetline
Even though there are very few pictures offered in the ad for this 1951 Chevy for sale here on craigslist in dry Palm Desert, California, its character still shines through. This looks like a really solid, driveable car with a… more»
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One Of A Kind: 1946 Plymouth Deluxe
When I saw the pictures of this 1946 Plymouth for sale here on craigslist in Phoenix, Arizona, I did not know whether to laugh or cry. In fact, every time I look at these pictures, I continue to be mind blown… more»
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Rust Free Runner: 1929 Ford Model A Truck
The seller of this Model A is short on words, but I think this truck speaks for itself. It looks to be a solid project, with some surface rust showing but nothing that looks serious yet. Apparently the engine… more»
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Covered In Poor Decisions: 1970 Corvette
I have to say, this seller hits the nail right on the head with their Corvette! It appears that over the years, its owners have made one poor decision after the other on what to do with it. I love… more»
