As a former owner of a ’57 Metropolitan, I can attest to their cute, rather cartoonish persona. One owner I knew had a large motorized key atop his Met’s trunk lid that made it look like an oversized windup… more»
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Very Early Production! 1964.5 Ford Mustang
Ok, Ok, I know there is technically no such thing as a 1964.5 Ford Mustang – they’re all ’65s. But, there is a delineation between those produced from April to August of ’64 and those assembled during the regular… more»
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Rare Japanese Sedan: 1967 Hino Contessa
The Contessa was a 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan built by Hino Motors between 1961 and 1967. Plans were for the car to be exported to the U.S. later in the run, but Hino was bought out by Toyota,… more»
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Original 360/4-Speed Project: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
A quick glance at this 1974 Plymouth Barracuda gives the first impression that it might be a promising project, and it undoubtedly is for those with strong sheet-metal skills. It seems the tin worm has been gnawing on a… more»
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In Storage Since 2013: 2004 Jaguar XKR
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. It’s always depressing to see once-great cars sitting in the bargain basement of life, but not every limited-production model can be a star. This 2004 Jaguar XKR sold for $85,000 when new, which… more»
Stalled Racer Project: 1963 Ford Falcon
During the 1960s, Ford battled Chevrolet for domination in the compact car field. Chevy usually won because they had two entries (the Corvair and Chevy II) versus one (the Falcon). In 1963, the Falcon was in its fourth year… more»
427/4-Speed Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Surrounded by an entire shelf of supercharged engines sits this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, which the seller reports also came with something pretty special under the hood: a 400 HP 427 big block, of which fewer than 2,000 of Chevy’s… more»
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1 Owner Hemi Project: 1969 Dodge Charger 500
Inspired by the need for improved racing aerodynamics, the Dodge Charger 500 was developed for 1969. It had a flat grille, exposed flush headlights, and no tunnel back in the roofline. While it won a bunch of races like… more»
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Restoration Possible? 1959 Porsche 356A
If only cars could talk. This Porsche’s back story is not revealed in the listing here on eBay, but its condition suggests submersion in salty water at some point. And yet: most of its parts appear to be in… more»
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Original L71/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Barn Finds readers are among the most knowledgeable individuals on the planet. I am not saying that to curry favor. You have demonstrated this from the moment the site’s first article went live in 2011. You have an encyclopedic… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 Convertible
Ford stole a march on the opposition with its 1964 release of the Mustang. General Motors responded with the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird cousins, but they didn’t hit the market until 1967. Unlike the Mustang, the First Generation… more»
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Blue Flame I-6: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet hit gold with the redesign of their 1955 automobiles. Over the next three years, they would sell nearly five million copies of what would become known as the “Tri-Fives” (1955-57). The Bel Air continued as the upscale model… more»
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Impressive Driver: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Many enthusiasts are drawn to pristine classics, while others focus on high-end drivers that offer a more relaxed motoring experience. This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible fits into that category, presenting nicely and having only a few minor needs…. more»
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19k Original Miles: 1993 Cadillac Allanté
Cadillac enjoys a strong reputation for providing a luxurious wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. However, it broke new ground in the 1980s by releasing the two-seat Allanté. It remained in production for seven years, with our feature car rolling off the… more»
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No Reserve: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Throughout automotive history, there has been a group of individuals who have dreamed of creating a marque bearing their name. For some, that dream remains unfulfilled, while for others, it becomes a reality. However, there are those where the… more»
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Cheap Wheels Pickup: 1976 Ford Courier
By the 1970s, not every pickup truck buyer was looking for a beefy ¾-ton truck for his/her projects. Chevrolet got into the small transport game with the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle), an imported and rebadged Isuzu. Ford responded in… more»
