In 1936, an engineer named Howard Forrest built a water-cooled four-cylinder engine, and in 1941, he designed a little motorcycle to ride to work at a company that was making products for the war effort. His boss took notice… more»
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Like New Coupe: 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Here’s one you don’t see every day, a 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale in two-door form. And this 42 K-mile example is in like-new condition! It caught my attention because I can’t recall the last time I saw this… more»
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1 of 60: 1989 Johnson Phantom
Johnson Motorcar Corporation was a short-lived venture in the neo-classic market, founded in 1981 by Bruce and Norman Johnson, the latter of whom had been involved in the automobile industry his entire life. His vision here was to produce… more»
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Assembly Required: 1972 Dodge Demon 340
The original Dodge Demon was a fastback compact sold in 1971 and 1972. It was a derivation of the highly popular Plymouth Duster and was rebranded as the Dart Sport in 1973. The Demon 340 was the performance model… more»
Chevrolet Power? 1972 Buick Skylark
The Skylark was Buick’s premium mid-size car between 1964 and 1972. And, IMO, the cars got better-looking every year. Case in point is this 1972 Skylark, which may be the Custom model given the optional bucket seat interior. It… more»
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Hemi-Powered Field Find: 1956 Dodge Royal
By the mid-1950s, Detroit styling had entered its jet-age phase, and Dodge embraced the movement with dramatic lines, generous chrome, and V8 power. This 1956 Dodge Royal wears all the hallmarks of the era and now emerges as a… more»
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Sorted Driver: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle is a true icon that puts smiles on faces wherever it goes, and this 1969 example looks like the kind of cheerful driver that helped make the model famous. Finished in cream over a black interior,… more»
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Storage Find: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible 400 V8
Fresh out of long-term storage, this one-family-owned 1972 Ford LTD Convertible looks like an outstanding car to tinker with. Yes, it isn’t currently running, but it turns over and look at that solid body on this rare ragtop! The… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1988 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado
Square-body Chevrolet trucks and SUVs have become increasingly desirable, and clean, usable K5 Blazers are getting harder to find. This 1988 Chevy K5 Blazer Silverado 4×4 needs work, but it’s packing V8 power, four-wheel drive, and a working Western… more»
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BF Classified: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Restomod
Much has changed since the first owners walked into their dealership and ordered this 1955 Chevrolet 210. The original owner was recently reunited with this classic and said that, while they loved it, the changes made since it left… more»
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BF Classified: 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe Hot Rod
Hot Rods have a long history in the classic world, and building one typically lets the builder run their imagination wild. This 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe is one such vehicle, presenting superbly and offering a perfect combination of power… more»
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Running Project: 1972 AMC Ambassador SST
The Ambassador began with Nash Motors way back in the day. And became the consolidated American Motors’ top-of-the-line product from 1958 to 1974. During that time, it rode on either mid-size or full-size platforms and was the big brother… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
When a vehicle presents as beautifully as this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500, and the seller states that it drives just as nicely, you know that you’re dealing with a car that should provide years of motoring pleasure. The Galaxie… more»
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Affordable Rare Brit: 1952 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane
We’re no strangers to British classics at Barn Finds, but this 1952 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane is something different. It is a relatively rare Drophead Coupe that runs and drives. The seller admits it requires restoration, but it is undoubtedly… more»
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Good Runner: 1949 Packard Super Eight Sedan
Before we start in on today’s featured Packard, let’s note that this company managed to generate the most confusing nomenclature in the history of the automobile. The Clipper and the Eight were made in many different years, variously appended… more»
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20k Original Miles: 1967 Porsche 912
Although Porsche developed its reputation founded on producing high-performance sports cars commanding premium prices, it has released more affordable models to increase sales volumes and profits. The 912 was one such vehicle, and this 1967 example appears to be… more»
