Because I value the Barn Finds community, I don’t let some snow and cold get in my way of exploring this nation’s great hidden junkyards. What does slow me down, however, is slipping on a sheet of ice and whacking my… more»
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Final Edition: 1981 Datsun 510
When we think of the Datsun 510, it’s easy to picture the 70’s-era model, usually a ’73 or a ’74, tearing up the road course and clad in the familiar BRE Datsun colors. Or, in street form, lowered over… more»
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Abandoned Shop Find: 1972 Mercedes 280SE
It doesn’t really matter what kind of car it is – finding a dusty, vintage automobile that’s been locked away in a shop for years will always be exiciting. The seller of this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE claims the owner… more»
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Ready for Winter: 1989 Pontiac 6000 STE AWD
Here in the northeast, we’re about to get the second major snowstorm of the season. It’s days like today that I wish my Subaru XT6 project was in top form, as churning through mountains of snow is what those… more»
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The Future of Driver’s Ed: 1968 Dodge Mobilab
We all can look back with either fondness or horror at the vehicles used in high school driver’s ed classes, but how many of us can say they learned how to drive virtually inside the “Education Service Unit Driver… more»
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Paging Rouge Val Holsteins: 1956 Ford COE
Is there an old truck any cooler than a Ford COE? If there is, I haven’t found it. These striking big-rigs remain stunning pieces of trucking archaeology, with their stacked front end just oozing with art deco-inspired facial features…. more»
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A Sign of the Times: 1984 Lincoln MKVII Diesel
If there was ever a contest of oddball cars from the 80s, the BMW-diesel equipped Lincoln MKVII is a clear contendor for first prize. Produced at a time when not having a fuel-efficient vehicle in your lineup was akin… more»
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Tow or Show? 1968 Dodge Coronet Wagon
After hauling home a used transmission to have as a spare for my Subaru XT6 project, I was deeply envious of anyone with a low-loading floor in their daily driver. While I’m not a wuss, I am a fan… more»
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Almost to Bangor: 1962 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider
For reasons unknown to me, I have a fascination with northern Maine. I think it’s because here in New England, you can visit three states in little more then two hours – but to cover the vast expanses of… more»
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Standing Ovation? 1984 AMC Renault Encore
The Renault / AMC years were interesting ones, and the offspring of this marriage are still spotted in the wild today. Unfortunately introduced just about the time competition from Japan was ramping up and fuel prices were trending down, the… more»
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Under the Influence: 1965 Ford Cortina
As someone who isn’t a welder or a fabrication specialist, I’ve never had the desire to become an artist with automotive bodywork. But, those more creative than me have whipped up some impressive hot rods and street customs that… more»
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Four Eyed Survivor: 1985 Mustang Convertible
As someone who is bespectacled, the “four eyes” insult still lingers in the deep recesses of my brain. If only I had known, back then, that I could have uttered a witty come-back along the lines of, “Oh yeah?… more»
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One Family Owned: 1977 Dodge Aspen Wagon
It’s never fun to let a car go, especially if it’s been in the same family since new. But sometimes other issues are more important than keeping a trusty old steed in the garage, and in the case of… more»
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Northstar Equipped: 1993 Cadillac Allante
It was just a few days ago we featured an as-new Cadillac Allante being sold by a dealer for a hefty chunk of change. If that got your wheels turning that you might want to own one of these… more»
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Almost Perfect: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
Reading, reading, reading….all sounds pretty good. The right options. Unrestored but still presentable. Gosh, it’s all there! Let’s see, engine details: “The engine is not the original.” And there it goes, the wind out of my sails. Still, this… more»
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Never This Nice: 1968 VW Karmann Ghia
One thing that drives me nuts about Karmann Ghias is this: they are such pretty, graceful cars, and possess the best combinations of style and character with dirt-cheap mechanical components. However, that last part tends to be the reason… more»
