In 1972, the future was still bright for AMC. They had a compact that had been produced very inexpensively (Gremlin), a sporty car (Javelin/AMX), a mid-sized sedan and wagon (Hornet), and the full-size Matador/Ambassador. This “sporty” version of the… more»
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Forward Controls: Ford or Dodge?
These “forward control” pickups were produced in the early to mid 1960’s as alternatives to the traditional body-on-frame pickups. I’m not sure I’d want to be in one in a head-on collision but I’m guessing the visibility is terrific!… more»
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36k Mile Survivor: 1978 Chrysler Newport
A 1978 Chrysler Newport may not seem all that exciting, but when any car is as original as this one is, it tends to grab my attention. This Chrysler only covered 35,901 miles before being parked in a garage… more»
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One Careful Family: 1977 Ford Granada
This 1977 example of Ford’s purported Mercedes rival has been owned and obviously loved by the same California family since new until now. It’s located in Grass Valley, California and is offered for sale here on eBay. The buy-it-now price… more»
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GOF Veteran: 1952 MG TD
The Gathering Of the Faithful (GOF) is one of the more iconic MG events, having been held continuously since 1964 by the New England MG T-Series Register. This TD has recently been pulled from storage after more than 30 years… more»
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1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL: Restored And Parked
We’ve seen this story before: car is restored and refreshed, then sits in the garage for years, undoing all of those investments. Seems crazy, right? Well, this 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL here on eBay suffers from this fate and I’m… more»
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Working Van: 1949 Dodge Repair Truck
I was familiar with the Divco small delivery vans, but I don’t remember spotting one of these Dodges before today. This one was owned by the same family from 1949 until this year. It’s been used as a tool truck… more»
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May I Have A Letter: 1979 Chrysler 300
The “letter series” Chrysler 300’s were produced from 1955 to 1965, and are all considered collectable today. In 1979, Chrysler reached into it’s past to liven up it’s full-size models and created a “300” special edition to try to… more»
Future Barn Finds Contributor: Eli’s Sightings
We recently received an Edsel Villager submission from Eli R, one of our younger readers. After we featured his find, he decided to send a few of his local finds in and it looks like he is a contributor… more»
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1 of 76: 1968 California Special Mustang
The California Special, or “GT/CS” Mustang was a special option package only available on 1968 Mustang coupes. Only a little more than 4,000 were made, and they are highly prized among collectors today. This particular GT/CS is located in Kelowna,… more»
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Fifth Wheel Find: 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6
The seller of this 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 claims that it’s a barn find and that it has been parked “for roughly (TBA) years”. The person who wrote the auction listing obviously did it for the owner who is away… more»
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1963 Volkswagen Bus: Shockingly Solid
When you look at some eBay finds from afar, it can appear as if they are quite rough and rusty. And when you combine that with a title that extols the car’s rust-free condition, you definitely need a closer… more»
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Small-Mouth: 1957 Triumph TR3
Most people who are vaguely familiar with the Triumph TR3 think of the wide-mouth grin of the TR3A and TR3B. This earlier “small mouth” car looks like a good restoration candidate in the supplemental pictures and videos, although a personal inspection… more»
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1958 Buick Wagon: Mistaken Identity?
The seller of this 1958 Buick Roadmaster wagon here on eBay notes that it’s the first one he’s seen in years – and I have to say, I’m right there with him. I can’t find anything about a ’58… more»
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Swedish Stock: Saab Sonett Collection
I noticed a strange uptick in the number of Saab Sonett listings on eBay last night, and sure enough, someone was unloading 3 barn-find-fresh examples. The green one above is a ’73 and looks like the best one in… more»
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Disaster! 1969 GMC Suburban
No, the vehicle’s not a disaster! GMC and Chevy Suburbans have been a frequent choice for emergency support vehicles, offering 4WD capability, toughness and the necessary room to be useful. This 1969 model still wears it’s paint scheme from… more»
