In the first few decades of the 20th century steel production was still something of a black art. This is part of the reason why today we see some cars from the first half of the 1900s that have… more»
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Buy or Swap: 1976 Ford Gran Torino Station Wagon
The word “nice” can be used in a number of different contexts. It can be used as an expression of sarcasm, and it can be used to denote something positive and pleasant. This 1976 Ford Gran Torino seems to… more»
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New Yorker, New Yorker: 1963 Chrysler New Yorker
In 1963 Chrysler introduced an updated New Yorker to the waiting motoring world. This car marked the virtually complete disappearance of the “Forward Look” design which had proven to be so popular only six years earlier. The update was… more»
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Fit For Purpose: 1976 Jeep CJ5
It’s really funny how sometimes you will look at the most unlikely of cars and find yourself quite taken by them. This little Jeep has had just such an effect on me. I’m trying to put my finger on… more»
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Arrow Straight: 1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero
I love writing for Barn Finds. I get to write about cars that are fun, interesting, unusual and rare. This is the first time that I’ve had the opportunity to write about a car where I can say that… more»
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The Non-Italian Stallion: 1984 Lamborghini Countach Kit Car
Kit cars can be really interesting. They are one of those things that over the last 40 years seem to cycle in and out of fashion. Some of them can be quite good cars, while some of them are… more»
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Blazing Comet: 1972 Mercury Comet
The Mercury Comet and the Ford Maverick of the early 1970s are cars that people seem to either love or hate. This 1972 Comet is a car that I suspect will see comments from both sides of the fence…. more»
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Sleeping for 24 Years: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
This Oldsmobile Cutlass is an interesting car. It is a fourth generation car and until recently it has been sitting idle. Prior to the current owner bringing it back to life it hadn’t run since 1994. It is for… more»
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Black and Red: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
When I write my articles for Barn Finds, I write about some of the different cars and manufacturers from an Australian perspective. Sometimes these perspectives are right, and sometimes they are wrong. If they’re wrong then I just have… more»
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Get What You See: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
As a person with a passion for cars, looking at examples like this can be quite hard. To see a ’66 Olds 442 in top condition makes this poor old girl look quite sad. For sale here on Craigslist,… more»
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Once in a Lifetime: 1970 Buick GS 350 Garage Find
So often in life we hear about a once in a lifetime buy, or a once in a lifetime opportunity. So often the reality doesn’t meet your expectations. Well this particular car is one that may well live up… more»
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Last of the Breed: 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
There’s something to be said for the last of a breed. In the automotive world these are the cars that have usually taken a given model or platform as far as it can go. The positive is that any… more»
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6,782 Genuine Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National WE2
Before I became a writer for Barn Finds, I was also an avid reader. It was always interesting to see that certain cars really tend to polarize opinion in the USA. One of these cars seems to be the… more»
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Numbers Matching Project: 1970 Ford Torino GT
It’s always interesting to me how when I write about or refer to Australian cars on Barn Finds the number of our American readers who rue the fact that certain models of our Australian cars were never sold in… more»
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Thunderbirds Are No-Go: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Located in Poolesville, Philadelphia and for sale here on Craigslist is this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. It has a clean title, but the owner gives the impression that they are parting-out the car. Maybe it’s worth investigating this one a… more»
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It’s Got Air: 1957 Chevrolet 4 Door
Our Barn Finds community is a fantastic group of people that keep us aware of some amazing cars that are lurking out there just waiting to be written about. Barn Finds reader Jerry Kenney referred this one to us,… more»
