When a car’s paint color is named “Mulsanne Blue” after the 3.7-mile straightaway at the famed Circuit de la Sarthe (where the 24 Hours of Le Mans is held), you know that the marketing department understands the assignment. And… more»
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Rolls-Royce Engine: 1964 Vanden Plas Princess 4-Litre R
It’s safe money to wager that practically every Barn Finds reader has at one point in time or another had to deal with their itchy trigger finger when it comes to bidding on cars for sale online. I’ve been bitten by… more»
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A Cruiser, Not A Bruiser: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
With a production total nudging 100,000 in that electrifying 1966 model year, it goes without saying that not every GTO was outfitted as a street fighter, especially if one were ordering a convertible (12,798 produced). This beautiful “Palmetto Green” convertible, brought… more»
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Original Paint And Interior: 1974 Ford Galaxie 500
After fifteen years, Ford decided to end production on the Galaxie 500 after 1974, making this oddly named “Pillared Hardtop” the last of its line for American production. As such, production numbers weren’t terribly impressive, with the luxurious LTD… more»
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47K Miles: No Reserve 1930 Dodge Eight DC Sedan
The colorful, roistering Dodge Brothers had sadly been gone a decade when their company, recently purchased by Mr. Walter P. Chrysler, introduced a car of which they most likely would have thoroughly approved: the Dodge Eight DC. Introduced smack… more»
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Dual-Quad 425: 1966 Buick Riviera GS
How do you follow up a classic? In Buick’s case, you unveil the second-generation Riviera. Led by stylist David Holls, Buick deftly created a car that was still distinctly and plainly a Riviera while looking completely different from its… more»
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Rare 425 4-Speed Sedan: 1966 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
If you drop in to Barn Finds with any regularity, chances are at least even that you’ve seen the 1973 Burt Reynolds film White Lightning, where Reynolds plays protagonist Gator McClusky, a moonshine runner with revenge on his mind. If you’ve seen… more»
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So Much Wiring! 1936 Ford Five-Window Coupe Project
Like almost anyone with gasoline in their veins, I’m a sucker for 1936 Ford Coupes; they’re my favorite from a decade that abounds with stylistic riches in the Ford line. While I prefer the three-window coupes, I would categorize… more»
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Mostly Original 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport SportsRoof
It’s a part of the human condition to makes lists. You might have your five favorite albums, favorite movies, and perhaps even your favorite Ford Torinos. For me, that last one isn’t really a list, but a single car—this… more»
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Runs And Drives: 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado
If you’re looking for a beautiful design from the William Mitchell era of General Motors styling, you have an abundance of riches, and one such peak was the E-Body triumvirate of the Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, and Cadillac Eldorado…. more»
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Everything Works: 1964 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Shortbed
Are you a Fleetside or a Stepside person? I must admit that I find myself on the Fleetside side of the coin, if only for its front-to-rear styling continuity; however, if a truck as clean and stylish as this… more»
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Dropped Square Body: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer
I feel that people look askance at the two-wheel-drive Chevy Blazer, and I’ve personally benefited from that. The first really nice daily driver that I bought on my own was a four-year-old, two-wheel-drive 2000 S10 Blazer. It only had… more»
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Nice Daily Driver? 1965 Chrysler New Yorker
I always feel a pang of envy for those who live in a climate where a 1965 Chrysler New Yorker (or something similar) is a viable daily driver. The road treatments of the north would render this solid sedan… more»
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28K Miles: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Pontiac’s Grand Prix certainly had staying power; in production from 1962 to 2008, its mission stayed remarkably consistent for a good portion of its run. It was a personal luxury coupe with an extra helping of sportiness, and buyers… more»
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3-53 Detroit Diesel: 1958 Boyertown (Chevrolet) Merchandiser
Let’s face it, America was built on the backs of delivery vehicles. While we owe a debt of gratitude to the horse, for the last 100-plus years, we have been beholden to trucks and vans. While 18-wheelers still deliver… more»
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Well-Documented 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Being an avid old-car hobbyist leads one down the most random avenues for daydreaming. In the case of this Thunderbird, we know that the original owner was one Mr. Denhart of San Diego, California, who on July 29, 1965,… more»
