It’s the stuff of legend, the stuff of dreams. You drive down a dirty, narrow, dead-end road, moisture dripping from the trees following the recent rain. The road opens out into a clearing, and there in the clearing sits… more»
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Fighting Spirit: 1982 AMC Spirit
AMC was a company that always seemed to be able to produce cars on a shoe-string budget and always dared to dream of challenging the “big three” car makers. Lack of funds combined with the emergence of strong competition… more»
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Coming or Going? 1949 Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe
While there are some cars from automotive history which would tend to make rear seat passengers feel claustrophobic due to little or no visibility from the rear seats, the Starlight is not a car that could have that sort… more»
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Great First Classic: 1952 Pontiac Chieftain
With immaculate presentation, this 1952 Pontiac Chieftain sedan looks like a nice car that would not only make a worthy addition to an existing classic collection but would be an affordable entry point for someone considering purchasing their first… more»
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Lap of Luxury: 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 Limousine
When the 1950s styling trend of automotive fins was at its peak, no car exemplified what was the height of fashion better than the 1959 Cadillac Series 75. Those massive fins and twin bullet tail-lights were not subtle, and… more»
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Military Failure: 1971 Mini Moke
Originally designed by BMC as a contender to be a multi-use vehicle for the British military forces, the Moke failed to win military support for one very simple reason: As an off-road vehicle, it simply didn’t possess the ground… more»
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Classic Ford: 1925 Ford Model TT Grain Truck
Although he was initially unwilling to admit it, by 1925 Henry Ford had begun to acknowledge what his son Edsel, and those around him had been saying. They knew that the Model T was outmoded, and a replacement was… more»
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Lots of Interest: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
Here at Barn Finds we sometimes see project cars that have been listed, and they have generated little interest among potential buyers. At other times we will see cars like this 1967 Firebird, where interest has been extraordinary. At… more»
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Solid Investment: 1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III
Introduced in 1964, the Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III was an evolution of the car that was originally introduced in 1959. While there were a total of 17,712 Mk IIIs built, they are a car that retains a strong following,… more»
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Parked For Years: 1971 Ford LTD Convertible
I’m not sure where this LTD Convertible has been parked for what is apparently many years, but it looks like it was somewhere pretty dark and damp, judging by the external appearance of the car. While it doesn’t look… more»
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1 of 588: 1958 Packard Hawk
For the rapidly dying Packard, the Hawk represented one component in the last roll of the dice for the company. That it was ultimately unsuccessful, and Packard quietly disappeared in late 1958 is now part of motoring history. With… more»
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Desirable British Project: 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster
While at first glance it appears that this Jaguar XK120 could be returned to active use without requiring any major work, it is a fair bet that the next owner will probably want to undertake a full restoration. If… more»
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1 of 760: 1953 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn
For the Rolls Royce fanatics out there, this 1953 Silver Dawn could represent an exciting project vehicle, for while the restoration of the vehicle was commenced some years ago, the owner is now looking for someone with the skill… more»
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All Original: 1976 Chrysler Town & Country Station Wagon
The owner of this Chrysler Town & Country refers to it as a survivor. Given the fact that it still sports its original paint, interior trim, engine, and transmission, that seems like a fair description. It is located in… more»
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Restore Or Drive? 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
This Pontiac Grand Prix is a Californian car that appears to have successfully escaped the ravages of rust. It appears to be a solid example that would either make a great project car or could be driven as it… more»
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54k Genuine Miles: 1972 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
When the Custom Cruiser was introduced in 1971, it marked a return by Oldsmobile to the production of a full-sized wagon, a segment that they hadn’t occupied since 1964 with the 88 Fiesta. This particular Custom Cruiser is a… more»
