T-Birds have been produced for decades, but the first generation ones are still my favorite. Like many automobiles, the first really were the best. Between 1955 and 1957, the Thunderbird was Ford’s sporty offering, but it morphed into more… more»
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1964 Pontiac GTO: Perfect Patina?
I’ve always like the Pontiac GTO and I love the unique look of some good patina, but I’m not sure how I feel about the two together. Reader Charles H shared this ’64 GTO with us and he titled… more»
Custom Car Museum Or Salvage Yard?
From an Anonymous Reader – I recently went to Frankies Auto Parts just south of Gettysburg, PA. They have a section of the yard for older & unusual vehicles. I took a couple of dozen pics while there! All… more»
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1965 Jeep Gladiator: Battle’d Out?
Sometimes, a vehicle’s name becomes a source of irony. This 1965 Jeep Gladiator here on craigslist was recently unearthed from a barn in Wisconsin, where it’s been for close to 30 years. Complete with a tree growing in front… more»
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1963 BMW 3200CS: Hofmeister Original
There are some cars that command our attention when they come up for sale, and the BMW 3200CS is one of them. Just over 500 were built and far fewer survive today, making the discovery of one in any… more»
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1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Garage Find
Since founding this site, we have watched the values of classic cars climb. Some makes more than others, I think Porsche would be the perfect example of this. Sometimes I regret not buying a 911 when there were still… more»
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1989 Oshkosh T-1500: Airport Fixture
I blame Legos for my fascination with airport rescue vehicles. There was a set I lusted after, featuring a firetruck, helicopter and rescue building headquarters with working garage doors. That’s why this ’89 Oshkosh T-1500 find from Barn Finds reader Jim… more»
A Car Guy’s Field of Dreams
We recently received an email from one of you fine readers about a massive salvage yard in Canada. The initial email from reader Aaron B included just one aerial photo of the yard, which really only showed how massive… more»
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Nice X Coupe: 1974 AMC Matador
I’m not sure if this AMC Matador coupe qualifies as a survivor or not. The car has been well-taken care of, for sure, but there are enough cosmetic modifications that might rule out the survivor label for some. It… more»
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1969 Subaru 360: Running Ladybug
The owner of this 1969 Subaru 360 found it in pieces several years ago in a garage where it had sat neglected for 14 years. He has reassembled and mechanically restored it and has been driving it regularly ever… more»
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Baby Ferrari? 1976 Lancia Scorpion
Don’t get mad at me, Lancia fans, for comparing it to a Ferrari, I know the Scorpion/Montecarlo is a fine car in it’s own right; I just see one in bright red like this and think “mini 308.” Yes,… more»
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1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible: Worth Saving?
Is this 1968 Firebird convertible worth saving or is it just a parts car? The owner is asking a reasonable $3,500 here on craigslist in Rice, MN. He says it’s a matching numbers car, but there’s no mention of the lack… more»
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1914 Peerless Survivor: Oldest Barn Find?
When this Peerless was built in 1914 things in the automotive world were moving along quickly. Every year there there were big advances, kind of like computers and cell phones these days. After only 2 years this Peerless was… more»
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1973 Chevy Cheyenne Super 10: Lean-To Find
From Derek K – I found this 1973 Super Cheyenne in an old man’s back yard in Arkansas. The license plate went out in 1985, some 30 years ago. The owner said it got horrible gas mileage and he… more»
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1937 Chrysler Royal, undisturbed since ’69
This 1937 Chrysler Royal found by reader Robert R is just how barn finds really look before a wash and a trailer. There’s no telling what might be under all that dirt. It’s in Tulare, California, generally a fairly dry place, so… more»
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1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28: Second Chance?
Are there some basket-cases that deserve to be rescued? Sure. But what about when it’s a more common domestic hot rod, like so many others, complete with significant body damage? That’s a highly personal decision. This 1969 Chevy Camaro… more»
