Before the Pontiac GTO created a muscle car stir in 1964, there was the Chrysler Letter Series from nearly a decade earlier. The 300 combined performance with luxury, paving the way for a full-blown muscle car movement in the… more»
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Running, Driving Project Car: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
A seller that presents consistently interesting projects on eBay is “Rawhide Youth Service Sales” in New London, Wisconsin, and they’ve posted another one in this 1962 Thunderbird Convertible that they describe as a “running, driving project car.” Make no… more»
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67k Mile Luxury Sedan: 1969 Lincoln Continental
With its signature suicide doors, the sixties Lincoln Continental offers a distinct look that’s hard not to notice, or get confused with any other make or model. Even more of a standout are those that feature the convertible top,… more»
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Ragtop Roller: 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Cougar debuted in 1967 as Mercury’s version of the “pony car”. It was positioned as an upscale companion to the popular Ford Mustang. With a styling update for 1971-73, the Cougar’s migration to a personal luxury car had… more»
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Spectacular Survivor: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Believe it or not, this Dynamic 88 was the base model in Oldsmobile’s 1960 lineup. Given its spectacular looks, it’s hard to believe that anybody stepped up to a Super 88 or a 98 when you could save money… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
35 years is a long time for a project to be sitting around in limbo, and that’s how long the seller of this 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu has owned this one, with a decline in health making him realize… more»
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1 of 649: 1965 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
Ford introduced the Falcon in 1960 as its first compact. As a 2-door station wagon was part of the mix along with the Ranchero pickup, the Falcon Sedan Delivery was an easy extension. Instead of side window glass, sheet… more»
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52k-Mile Convertible: 1962 Rambler American
In the 1950s and 1960s, American Motors was your go-to company for sensibly sized, economical transportation. The American compact led the way for AMC and enabled them to snag fourth place in sales in 1962, the year the seller’s… more»
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No Reserve! 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Crushed bumpers and weather-beaten paint introduce this Wylie, Texas muscle car to potential buyers. The VIN and fender tag describe a genuine RM21 Road Runner with the E63 high-performance 383 V8, and this one’s sold “as is” with no… more»
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BF Auction: 1953 Studebaker Champion Starliner
Custom paint and a Chevrolet V8 set this 1953 Studebaker Champion Starliner apart from the crowd, and this Los Angeles, California classic seeks a new owner right here on Barn Finds Auctions. The seller describes upgrades, including a disc… more»
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Complete Restoration and No Reserve! 1965 Datsun 1500 Roadster
Have you ever seen a car so compelling you couldn’t resist putting in a bid or two? Here’s a contender: this nicely renovated 1965 Datsun 1500 roadster is listed on eBay in a no-reserve auction. The bidding has reached… more»
BF Exclusive: 1956 Pontiac Chieftain 2-Door Sedan
The seller has this 1956 Pontiac listed as a Chieftain, which Hagerty says was the base-level trim, and it may be that model. It’s hard to tell, at least for me, despite so much information and so many brochures… more»
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19k One-Owner Miles: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
With more than 21 million copies made across 65 years, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is likely the most built car in the world. Back in the day, they were everywhere, yet you seldom see one… more»
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Donated Performance Sedan: 2005 Maserati Quattroporte
One of the fun things about writing for Barn Finds is having the opportunity to learn more about cars you’re not that familiar with, through both research and reader input, the latter of which is always welcomed and appreciated. For… more»
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Hausser V7 Turbo! 1987 Volvo 740
In the 1980s, seemingly every European car could be upfitted or customized in some way. Porsche with the slant nose conversions and wide body kits; VWs slammed on BBS wheels; Mercedes-Benz sedans with the full assortment of AMG parts;… more»
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Frame-Off Restoration: 1979 Avanti II
Few cars get a shot at a second life – but the Studebaker Avanti is one of them. When Studebaker ceased automobile production in the U.S. midway through the 1964 model year, it seemed the Avanti personal luxury car… more»
