I thought I was good at recycling, but I don’t hold a candle to the Powell brothers. Hayward and Channing Powell, of Los Angeles, gyrated through radio manufacturing, then scooters, and in 1955, four-wheeled vehicles inspired by the brothers’… more»
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1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car With 7,200 Original Miles
This 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car has led a sheltered life. It spends its days squirreled away in a warm garage, only emerging for the occasional weekend outing. Therefore, the fact that it has only accumulated a genuine 7,200… more»
Package Deal: Collection of Five Cool Cadillacs
Here’s something you don’t see every day. A collection of the same brand of automobiles from 1954 to 1975, only sold together. Five of these land yachts have been stored for at least a year, and they all run… more»
Best One Left? 1979 Toyota Celica Supra
When Toyota decided in 1978 to extract improved performance from its existing Celica, it did so by extending the body ahead of the windshield and slotting a six-cylinder engine under the hood. Doing so gave drivers more power and… more»
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350 V8 Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The 1972 Chevy Chevelle was the last year in the car’s second generation (that had begun in 1968). A whole new design was coming in 1973, featuring the “Colonnade” styling that would be shared by all the other GM… more»
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Starter Enduro Project Bike: 1976 Honda MR-175
An enduro motorcycle that’s small enough for teenagers and yet big enough for adults to ride without rolling their eyes, this 1976 Honda MR-175 is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Stockbridge, Wisconsin, and they’re asking $1,000. It needs… more»
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Triple Black Treat: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
Some classics can’t help but turn heads, a trait perfectly demonstrated by this stunning 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. Its striking appearance is only part of the story, because its mechanical specifications guarantee an enjoyable motoring experience. The only thing… more»
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34K Miles? 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon
Showing 34,460 miles, the seller believes that number is at least somewhat accurate. Although they go on to say that “whoever was entering the perplexingly inconsistent Carfax odometer readings seems to have suffered a bit of sunstroke.” Whatever the… more»
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33k Miles: 1989 Buick Skylark Custom Sedan
Buick’s full-line brochure for 1989 calls the Skylark their “little limousine.” I’ll let you take a second for that to sink in. Setting aside the marketing hyperbole, this Skylark Custom Sedan is the kind of car that’s exciting because… more»
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Elderly Owned: 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo
UPDATE – This 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo is listed for sale again, just four months after the listing disappeared. It’s located in Island Park, New York, and there is no reserve on the eBay auction listed here. The seller… more»
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Patina Project: 1972 Dodge Coronet Custom
Very much a project, this longroof has lots of surface rust (patina?) on that long roof, along with some body rust on the lower body panels. Just for the fun of it, it also needs mechanical work. This 1972… more»
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Only 2,552 Built: 1969 Ford Torino GT Convertible
Think about the last car show you attended this summer (if you didn’t, get out there!). Certainly you saw plenty of Chevelles, more than a few GTOs, a few Cutlasses and 442s, probably a Charger or two. How many… more»
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59k Mile Survivor: 1973 Dodge Charger
One of the Mopar models frequently featured here on Barn Finds is the Dodge Charger, as its desirability remains strong and demand in the marketplace never seems to lessen. Much of the interest is often centered around the performance-oriented… more»
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1-of-816: 1969 Ford Ranchero Rio Grande
Vehicle manufacturers occasionally produce what I call well-kept secrets. These are vehicles that don’t sell in significant numbers because the company doesn’t promote them heavily. The 1969 Ford Ranchero Rio Grande is a perfect example, as it barely rated… more»
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Rotisserie Build: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ
We always welcome our readers’ input at Barn Finds because, without you, the site wouldn’t exist. Whether it is through leads or by correcting the times when I make monumental mistakes, you help us grow into better writers with… more»
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Low Mileage Targa: 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC V12
The complexity of a convertible top has been known to discourage some folks from pursuing a drop-top in their garage. I don’t mind the complexity, but after replacing failed motors that caused a top to go down and not… more»
