As the forties were coming to a close, Ford decided it was time for a new look. Curvacious bodies were a thing of the past, so they came up with something a little more square. The much-loved “shoebox” Ford… more»
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Pine Scented Lotus Sprint
While browsing his local craigslist, reader Mark O. was surprised to find a Lotus. It’s not pretty, but it’s a Lotus! For some that means bad wiring and a cheap interior, but this American version of the Eclat also… more»
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Hairy-Chested & Cheap: 1974 Triumph TR6
Hairy-chested sports cars. I never fully comprehended that phrase, but many a journalist has claimed that this was the last of them. All I know is that the TR6 was the last of the true TR line. Later cars… more»
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Barn Yard 1973 Dodge Challenger
This Challenger project gets an honorable mention, not because it’s a bargain, but because of what is in the photo. Many people try to stage their cars as “barn finds”, but this guy didn’t even have to try. The… more»
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Tree Damaged 1967 Land Rover Series IIA
What a shame. We are doubtful that this 1967 Land Rover can be brought back to life, but we hope someone will try. A tree fell on the cab 3 years ago and it has sat ever since. The… more»
Name That Car: Dad’s Roadster
If you have ever had to endure the chore of perusing family photos with a great Aunt, then you know that a few unique cars in the family tree can make it a whole lot more enjoyable. Well, reader… more»
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Sleeping Survivor: 1949 Oldsmobile 88
The Olds 88 was in production for 50 years. It is an American legend and this is where is all began. Oldsmobile took their compact Futuramic family sedan and stuck a V8 in it. That made for a fun… more»
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Real Deal Survivor? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some “survivor” claims are hard to swallow. When we first saw this 1957 Bel Air, we had a hard time believing that it was still wearing its original paint and interior. This car is 56 years old and it… more»
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Field Full of Vintage Snowmobiles
Here is a first. We have never featured a single snowmobile on Barn Finds, but that could be because we have never come across a field full of them. The remains of almost 50 vintage sleds are sitting in… more»
Name That Car: Irish Pub Find
Reader Mike G. sent in this photo of a car he spotted behind a pub on the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland. He wasn’t quite sure what it was and didn’t want to get any closer to find out. We… more»
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1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Ram Air III
When we first found this Trans Am bidding was only around $1k, but within a few short hours it shot up to over $17k! That is impressive considering that the auction still has 7 days left. There is a… more»
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1967 Buick GS400 Convertible Survivor
The Gran Sport was the performance version of Buick’s Skylark and it was built to run with the other muscle cars of the day. This one is claimed to be unrestored and appears to be in remarkable condition. There… more»
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1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Project
We would all love to own a Mercedes 190SL, but we aren’t sure this would be the best route to ownership. That is, unless you think you could restore what is left here for under fifty grand. We still… more»
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1948 Studebaker Champion Deluxe Barn Find
The Champion was Studebaker’s first redesigned model after the war. It featured some very unique lines and an 80 horsepower straight-six, but still sold quite well. This 1948 Deluxe has been in storage for the past 25 years, but… more»
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2013 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
The 2013 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance took place Sunday, March 10 at the Amelia Island Ritz Carlton. Featured cars for the 18th edition of the event included the Ford GT40, Porsche 911, Corvette Sting Ray, cars of Lamborghini, motorcycles… more»
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Pile-O-Parts: 1929 Ford Model A Sport Coupe
If you look very closely, you can make out the silhouette of a 1929 Model A in what looks like a pile of debris. We are not sure about the seller’s “time capsule” and “barn find” claims, but it… more»
