1956

Golden Opportunity? Rare 1956 DeSoto Adventurer

In 1955, Chrysler launched the first luxury, high-performance muscle car salvo with the iconic C-300. Some called it the “Beautiful Brute” which is an accurate moniker. The totally redesigned ’55 Chrysler coupe was an awesome package of 50’s high… more»

35 Years In Storage: 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster

  Here’s a desirable one. It’s only the second 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster featured here on Barn Finds in the past decade, and it looks like a solid candidate for restoration. This top-of-the-line Jag has been mothballed and… more»

Unfinished Project: 1956 Ford C-750 COE

Well, here is something you don’t see parked on the street every day. Or even here on Barn Finds. I believe this is the first 1956 Ford C-750 COE. (cab over engine) truck we’ve featured. There’s not a lot… more»

Garaged 50 Years: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

This two-owner, two-seater Thunderbird has an interesting story, but we wish we knew more. The original owner was a Ford executive who sold it to the second owner in 1965. For some reason, it was put in a garage… more»

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