It’s a sign of getting old that the cars that were new when I got my driver’s license are now collectible! When the Fox-body Mustang was introduced in 1979, replacing the largely unloved Mustang II, it offered what was… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1971 Jeep Gladiator J10
Jeep’s full size pickup line, called the Gladiator from its introduction in 1963 until 1971, is essentially a pickup based on the beloved Grand Wagoneer body-on-frame platform. This particular one has been a California vehicle all its life and… more»
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Motoring Monday: 1972 Innocenti Mini 1000
Yes, I know it’s technically not a British car for Motoring Monday, but the Innocenti was built under licence from BMC and BL from 1961 to 1976. Generally considered to be a little nicer outfitted than the British original, Innocenti… more»
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MG TD Trike? Really!
This is one of the oddest cars I’ve ever seen! Thanks to Barn Finds reader Erik V.H. for this fantastic find! To quote the ad, which is here on eBay, “Vehicle is a started project never finished. Plan was to… more»
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Colorado Grand: 1972 Plymouth Fury Gran Sedan
It’s a Fury Gran Sedan Brougham in Grand Junction! The blackwall tires, industrial color paint and plain wheel covers disguise somewhat of a sleeper here. With a 400 V-8, air conditioning and a pretty decent interior, I think this… more»
Another Herald? Yes! 1963 Barn Find
Like the Heralds we have recently featured, this is an example of Triumph’s idea of an economical sporty car that could, at least theoretically, carry four people. We own a 1963 convertible, roughly 8,000 serial numbers earlier than this… more»
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BF Exclusive: 65 Ford Truck For $600
I have a thing for old American pickup trucks, especially those that look like they have been worked hard but have plenty of hard work left in them. On a recent successful salvage expedition for some parts for a… more»
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Not A Lotus, But A Locost
Although this looks something like a Lotus 7, it’s not. Back in 1996, a Brit named Ron Champion wrote a book about building your own sports car for 250 pounds (roughly $380 at the time). The car he designed… more»
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Located! 1984 Maserati Biturbo
I laughed out loud when I read the wording of the ad for this car: “Cleaning out a barn for a family friend I have located a 1984 Maserati Biturbo car.” Based on the pictures, I can see how… more»
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Heraldic Pair: 1964 Triumph Herald Convertibles
Sporting an odd polka-dot pattern and running and driving with 25+ years of receipts, this 1964 Triumph Herald convertible is nonetheless begging to be put back on the road. I’d have to get it running as-is and take it… more»
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Humpback! 1933 Dodge Sedan Delivery
I was struck by the patina on this Dodge Sedan Delivery with the unusual raised rear. You can still read the former owner’s name and address on the side of the doors, and a quick google search yielded a… more»
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Will This Hawk Fly Again? 1957 Studebaker
On the surface, this 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk looks pretty rough. It’s certainly not a peach. But there are some good things about the car, and I think it might be a worthwhile project for the right person. It… more»
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Waiting For A Drivetrain: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
I sometimes think of drivetrain-missing cars as a blank canvas. This particular one is located in Pampa, Texas, and is for sale here on eBay for $3,500 with no reserve or here on craigslist for $4,800. You could go… more»
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The Great Pumpkin: 1978 Lincoln Continental
Reader Dean B. sent in this great 1978 Lincoln Continental find from Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. It’s for sale here on kijiji for $11,195. I’ve been trying to figure out if it’s really orange, or if that’s just a trick my eyes… more»
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41 Years Of Storage: 1962 MGA 1600
I think the previous owner had good intentions when they started to store this 1962 MGA under this structure about 10 years ago. Unfortunately, as you can see from this picture, there were times when the tarps weren’t replaced… more»
Flashy Four-Door: 1959 Edsel Corsair
This 1959 Edsel Corsair is close to me in Selma, North Carolina. It’s up for sale here on eBay, where the opening bid is $1,600 without a reserve. It’s been in storage for over 30 years, and both the… more»
