The Galaxie nameplate debuted in 1959 as the top trim version of the Ford Fairlane. It was another marketing ploy by the automobile industry to tie into the Space Race of the 1950s and 1960s. The Galaxie would be… more»
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Perfect Balance? Two-Owner 1956 Chrysler Windsor Sedan
While Forward Look Chrysler fans may dream of finding a 300B in a barn, or perhaps a New Yorker St. Regis hardtop, it was the base Windsor that did the heavy lifting at the company that Walter P. founded…. more»
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Project or Parts: 1960 Renault Caravelle
The Caravelle is one more bit of evidence that the Volkswagen Beetle changed motoring forever: it was the existence of the Beetle and its offspring, the Karmann Ghia, that motivated Renault to design a car to compete with Germany’s… more»
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One Owner Ragtop: 1969 Ford Mustang
With production of 300,000 units in 1969, the Ford Mustang was still the market leader among “pony cars”. But that was half of the record year that was 1966. Nearly 15,000 Mustangs built in 1969 were convertibles, and the… more»
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Recent Big Spend: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
One lesson I have learned is that project builds can sometimes develop a life of their own. Costs can quickly spiral out of control, and you only begin to realize this when you tally up the invoices. Such is… more»
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28k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Ford Gran Torino
The third generation of the Ford Torino arrived in 1972 and ran through 1976, after which the mid-size cars were rebranded. The 1975 editions would be little changed and gained catalytic converters like every other production American-built automobile. The… more»
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Running 383: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Project
Time treats some classics more kindly than others. Take this 1968 Plymouth Road Runner. It looks pretty sad, with faded paint and obvious rust issues. However, with no apparent structural weaknesses and a running V8 under the hood, it… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
A vehicle from 2002 is fairly new to be shown here on Barn Finds, not to mention this one isn’t covered in barn dust. That being said, it’s 24 years old now, and these are interesting little cars. And… more»
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Full-Track Vehicle Project: 1970 Ridge Runner ASV
“Hey, it’s spring, Scotty G. Why are you showing a vintage snowmobile?!” That’s a very good question, and my argument is that some folks restore snowmobiles in the summer and restore motorcycles in the winter. This is a fantastic… more»
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Open-Top Cruiser: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Big, open-top Chevrolets from the late ’60s have a way of drawing attention, and this 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertible listed on eBay fits right into that category. Located in Georgia and showing 88,375 miles, it’s being offered as what… more»
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Loft Find Nomad: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
In 1955, Chevrolet introduced the Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon, as part of the Bel Air lineup. Its sheet metal differed from other Chevy wagons from the cowl back. To defray production costs, Pontiac offered its version of the… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 AMC Hornet Survivor
This 1977 American Motors Hornet is a rear-wheel-drive sedan powered by a 232ci inline-six paired with a three-speed TorqueFlite 904 automatic transmission. Finished in Golden Ginger Metallic, the car is said to retain approximately 80% of its original paint… more»
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340S Package: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Here’s a listing that leans more toward parts and potential than a finished car. This 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 340S fastback is currently up for sale on eBay, and it’s being presented pretty clearly as a project or parts car… more»
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100 Miles Per Gallon! 1981 HMV Freeway
When gasoline hit the ridiculous price of $1.00/gallon in the late 1970s, car manufacturers were asking themselves the question, “Is there a better way?” One such company was H-M-Vehicles, Inc., whose solution to the problem was the Freeway. It… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Pontiac LeMans Coupe Survivor
Here’s a classic A-body Pontiac that feels like a clean starting point, whether you’re thinking restoration or something a little more personalized. This 1969 Pontiac LeMans, located in Apple Valley, California, is being offered as a Barn Finds Auction… more»
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Big Block Beauty: 1975 Buick Riviera
For fans of the Buick Riviera, I’m curious if the fourth-generation examples might be the most misunderstood of the bunch, at least up to that point. However, that’s just my opinion, and it has nothing to do with the… more»
