In its advertising for the 1967 Newport, Chrysler advised potential customers to “Test Price a Chrysler.” It must have been tempting; a basic Newport two-door hardtop such as the one featured here sold for $3,639, and it came standard… more»
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26k Original Miles: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I prefer my classics unmolested, which is why I was drawn to this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. The seller states that as a genuine survivor, it isn’t perfect. However, it has a mere 26,000 miles on the clock, and… more»
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One Owner: 24k Mile 1962 Buick Special
The Special nameplate had been a Buick staple since the 1930s. But from 1961 to 1963, it represented Buick’s “senior level” compact along with the Oldsmobile F-85 and Pontiac Tempest. The seller has a one-owner 1962 Special Deluxe station… more»
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Three Wheels, Four Seats: 1936 Raleigh Safety Seven
All over Britain in the pre-WWI era, bicycle makers were morphing into automakers, as if knowing how to make a wheel was qualification enough to tackle the motoring industry. Raleigh Bicycle Company took its first run at producing a… more»
Original 440: 1967 Plymouth GTX
One of the challenges of writing for Barn Finds is accentuating a classic’s strengths and weaknesses without portraying the car as something it isn’t. It is easy to get carried away, and I admit to doing so in the… more»
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Solid Micro Project: 1956 BMW Isetta 300 Bubble Window
Some cars manage to be cool without even trying. Enthusiasts agree that classics like the First Generation Mustang, the Chevelle SS 396, and the Plymouth ‘Cuda achieve that status while barely raising a sweat. Although this 1956 BMW Isetta… more»
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Solid Body and Frame: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet’s C1 Corvette endured a faltering start, with the company contemplating discontinuing the badge at the end of 1955. However, the company dug in for the long haul, and the situation had improved markedly by the time our feature… more»
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Shelby GT350-H Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang
Imagine for a minute that you’re 25 years old in 1966 and also a member of Hertz’s Sport Club. For $17 and pocket change for mileage, you could rent a Mustang Shelby GT350-H for the day. This was thanks… more»
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994 Original Miles: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Some cars are an immediate hit. They sell in exceptional numbers, returning a healthy profit to the manufacturer, paving the way for bigger and better things. Then there is the DMC DeLorean. It faced a perfect storm of issues… more»
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1972 Chevrolet Rally Nova + Parts Car
Project Novas tend to come in all shapes and stages, but occasionally a package deal shows up that offers more than just a starting point. This listing on eBay includes a 1972 Chevrolet Nova roller along with a 1971… more»
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Future V8 Wagon? $400 1972 Ford Pinto Roller
The Pinto was Ford’s entry in the subcompact space, designed to do battle with the VW Beetle, Japanese imports, and the domestic competition that was brewing in 1971. More than three million copies were built before and including 1980,… more»
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427 4-Speed Sleeper: 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne
From the late 1950s through 1975, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. If you wanted no frills but plenty of room, this was the car for you. Even carpeting was extra. The seller’s ’69 2-door sedan looks timid… more»
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912-Powered: 1963 Porsche 356B Coupe
Early Porsche projects tend to draw steady interest, especially when they offer a mix of originality and later updates. This 1963 Porsche 356B coupe, now listed on Bring a Trailer, falls squarely into that category. It’s a non-running project… more»
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500 HP Drag Racer: 1970 Buick Skylark
When a gearhead refers to a high-performance early seventies Buick A-Body, I instinctively think of the Gran Sport, sometimes called the “gentleman’s muscle car” for providing lots of power and luxurious features all in the same package. However, somebody… more»
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Tidy Rubber Bumper: 1974.5 MGB Roadster
The odometer on this 1974 MG MGB Roadster in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, reads 21,604 miles, but it might have turned over once. The low mileage could actually be believable because the car looks pretty darned good for its age…. more»
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Nicest One Left? 1968 Buick Skylark Custom
In 1964, General Motors promoted several of its compacts to mid-size status. That included the Buick Special and Skylark. The first redesign in that configuration came in 1968, and the Buicks obtained “quirky” styling compared to the Chevy Chevelle… more»
