Early Ford fans can name plenty of favorites – the revolutionary v8-equipped ’32, a hot rod icon even today; the ’37 with its dramatic grille restyle; the refined ’39 – the first year of hydraulic brakes; and the modernized… more»
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13k Original Miles? 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue
Mileage claims are sometimes a minefield. The reality is that in the absence of documentary evidence, they must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue. It presents well as a… more»
Recent Restoration: 1966 Arctic Cat 140D
Even though this 1966 Arctic Cat 140D appears to be hidden away in storage – and with it weighing 380 pounds, I’m guessing some sort of forklift was used to get it up there – it’s also shown in… more»
No Reserve: 1978 Ford F250 Ranger Lariat
When a seller places a classic on the market, and it attracts thirty-three bids in under two days, you can be sure that the vehicle has struck a sweet spot with potential buyers. Such is the case with this… more»
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World’s Most Dangerous Toy? 1960s Hop Rod Gas-Powered Pogo Stick
Who knew that a Wichita, Kansas company made such wacky toys? Chance Manufacturing out of Wichita came up with what has been called the world’s most dangerous toy, the Hop Rod, and they were reportedly made in 1960 and… more»
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14K-Mile One-Family-Owned 1984 Cadillac Seville
Low-mile vehicles always get a major stink-eye from a lot of readers and commenters. Maybe because after decades of reading used car ads and dealing with used car salespeople, it’s sometimes hard to believe such claims. Then again, every… more»
Older Restoration: 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
The 88 (or Eighty-Eight) was one of Oldsmobile’s longest-running nameplates. 88 badges appeared on Oldsmobiles between 1949 and 1999. The Dynamic was one of many sub-names used during this time, like this futuristic-looking “Sceni-Coupe” from 1959. An older restoration,… more»
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9,800-Mile 1985 Buick LeSabre Collector’s Edition
As the last year for Buick LeSabre’s rear-wheel drive models, the fifth-generation cars were a bit smaller and a lot lighter than the previous generation cars. That being said, they still had enough of what customers wanted in a… more»
Mostly Solid Driver: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
After the Coronet had served as a family unit in the brand’s lineup since 1949, Dodge closely monitored the popularity of muscle cars in the sixties and introduced the R/T version in 1968. It was indeed a satisfying performer,… more»
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No-Reserve Ferrari Replica: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE Convertible
Few cars spark conversation quite like a Ferrari replica, and this 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE–based build is guaranteed to do exactly that. Listed on eBay at no reserve, this red Fiero Ferrari replica blends mid-1980s Pontiac engineering with unmistakable… more»
Tri-Powered! 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
This unicorn Poncho long roof is back on the market again. It was featured here on Barn Finds last November when it was located in Chadsworth, Ohio, with a $25,000 asking price. I read the comments from fellow staff… more»
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One Bolt Fenders: 1972 Citroen DS Wagon
This blue Citroen DS wagon looks like the sort of cool French classic that makes you stop and take a second look – but don’t let that beautiful body style fool you. Based on the photos from the eBay… more»
Ready to Rebuild: 1971 Porsche 914
There’s a quiet dejection baked into some listings, as if acknowledging that a project didn’t our quite as expected (I’ve written a few of these sorts of ads in my day.) Then there are the tell-tale signs that someone… more»
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17k Original Miles: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
Lincoln knew that the Continental Mark III was a tough act to follow, thanks to its sales success. However, the Mark IV proved a worthy successor, exceeding the company’s wildest expectations. This Mark IV rolled off the line in… more»
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Still In The Barn? 1971 Plymouth Duster Twister
In 1970, Plymouth introduced the sporty Duster, a fastback version of the Valiant compact. It quickly began to sell well, including the Duster 340, a performance model. In 1971, Plymouth added the Twister option, which gave the car the… more»
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350-Equipped: 1972 Buick GS Convertible
We’ve recently seen a few extremely nice classic Convertibles crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and I must extend a big thank you to Barn Finder Curvette for spotting this 1972 Buick GS drop-top. Its presentation is unsurprising, considering… more»
