In the world of classic cars, there will be exceptions to every rule that you can imagine. Take this 1970 Chevelle SS 454 as a prime example. If I told you that it had spent its life in the… more»
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Turn-Key Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cougar
With the ongoing hype surrounding 1st Generation Mustangs and the continued increases in values with every passing day, it can be quite easy to overlook the Mercury Cougar as a viable alternative. A Cougar can offer comparable performance to… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1981 Toyota Celica Convertible
While we’ve seen a few examples of the Celica Sunchaser appearing on our desks at Barn Finds over the years, drop-top conversions produced by American Custom Coachworks Ltd are far less common. This is surprising because the company rolled… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Sometimes we can buy a project car with all the good intentions in the world, but various circumstances mean that the project can stall before it starts. That is the case for the owner of this 1973 AMC Javelin… more»
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Stored For 32 Years! 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
The owner of this 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is an enthusiast who has been collecting one-owner classics for more than fifty years. He found this vehicle as part of the original owner’s estate sale and purchased it in… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85
The owner of this 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85 found the vehicle hidden away in a barn. It isn’t clear how long it had been sitting, but when he dragged it into the light of day, he received a pleasant… more»
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Only 3,500 Miles? 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Wagon
Regular readers will know that when it comes to classic cars with low-mileage claims, I like to give the seller the benefit of the doubt. That is the case with this 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Cross Country Wagon. The… more»
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Microcar Project: 1958 BMW Isetta 300
While America generally followed the “bigger is better” mantra of vehicle production in the years following the end of World War II, many European manufacturers had to adopt designs that were more, shall we say, modest. Microcars flourished on… more»
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1-of-14? 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Station Wagon
Over the years at Barn Finds, we’ve seen a few examples of vehicles where someone has that thought that transforming a sedan or sports car into a station wagon would be a good idea. Some of these efforts have… more»
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Gurney-Inspired: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G 390
The 1968 Mercury XR7-G remains one of the forgotten variants of the Cougar range. While it drew some inspiration from the previous year’s Dan Gurney Special, it was a model that received no input from the legendary racer. It… more»
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1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra 302 4-Speed
While it might not have possessed the performance credentials of its predecessors, the 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra could still hold its head high in an era when classic V8s were being hamstrung by tightening emission regulations. Ford… more»
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No Reserve 1967 Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback
With 472,121 examples rolling off the line during the 1967 model year, it’s easy to see that Ford had a massive sales success on its hands with the Mustang. It also opened the possibility that older Mustangs like this… more»
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1970 Chevrolet Corvette Garage Find
There are times when finding an affordable project car can seem like a fruitless search. That can be especially true if the vehicle in question is a chrome-bumper C3 Corvette. With their ongoing popularity, even the roughest examples can… more»
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Ford Every Stream: 1973 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406
Not all off-roaders are created equal. The Unimog has a strange name, but it doesn’t let that fact get in the way of it climbing every mountain and fording every stream (I can feel a song coming on!). Equally… more»
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1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus 383
When you consider some of the stunning and desirable cars that it produced over the years, it is hard to fathom how Chrysler could find itself in a situation where it was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy as… more»
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Barn Finds Exclusive: 1972 DeTomaso Pantera
With a name that translates as “Panther,” the Pantera was a groundbreaking car for DeTomaso. Introduced by the company as a replacement for the Mangusta, it was their first offering that dispensed with a backbone chassis in favor of… more»
