Well, this is a find and a bit of a “who done it?” as the images are not comprehensive and the story is limited, though what’s there is interesting! It’s a 1927 Cadillac 314, the seller lists it as… more»
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1 Of 12 Custom Limousine: 1968 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
Where’s Kato when you need him? If you are going to have a Black Beauty whammer-jammer like this stretched 1968 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron you’ll need a competent and resourceful chauffeur. And this Imperial is special as it is one… more»
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Shed Find: 1929 Ford Model A Truck
Is this the original Ford Ranchero? It’s hard to imagine, with the possible exception of the Ford Model T, a vehicle with more permutations than a Ford Model A. And every time I see a Model A pickup, which… more»
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Rare 396 Turbo-Jet! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet had quite the year in 1965 with their already legendary Corvette. Total sales exceeded 23K units – an all-time high, new exciting engine options were introduced, and the old familiar power plants were still on board. The long… more»
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5.0 With 4-Speed: 1982 Mercury Capri RS
When one says, “Fox-Body”, the expected response is “Mustang”! The two just go together. And though Ford’s famed Fox platform was used under other models, it’s the ’79-’93 Mustang where it is best remembered. But the Mustang had a… more»
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One of 341! 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler SCJ 4-Speed
This is quite a find, it’s a genuine 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler, not a Cyclone GT, but a performance car that came equipped with some pretty serious hardware. Unfortunately, time has gotten the better of it, but there is… more»
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Engine Revival Started: 1971 Mercedes 300 SEL 3.5V8
Close your eyes, pitch a horseshoe, and today, you’ll hit a Mercedes somewhere. That was not the case in 1971 when they were still considered to be a somewhat exotic import, purchased by individuals that really appreciated German quality… more»
LS Power 6-Speed! 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
Author’s Note 4/27/2021: Two of us at Barn Finds ended up with this assignment simultaneously, so this post is not an error – just a slightly different take on a very special car. JO OK, full confession, I’m not… more»
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Super Charged Barn Find? 1937 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Here’s a first, it’s a listing with absolutely no description unless you consider, “1937 Chevrolet Other Pickups. Condition is “Used.” to be a description of some sort. That being the case, the images, and an interpretation of them, will… more»
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Hot-Rod Project? 1972 Porsche 911T
It was quite a surprise to find this Chevrolet-powered 1974 Porsche 911 two weeks ago and I gather from the comments that it wasn’t an overly appreciated conversion. That’s easy to understand, a 911 has a certain panache about… more»
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Affordable Project: 1974 Plymouth Satellite Wagon
Here’s a not-your-typical station wagon find in the form of a 1974 Plymouth Satellite that was used in soil management service, whatever exactly that means – more to follow. Satellites from this era are rarely found so a station… more»
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16K Miles! 1980 Ford F-350 4X4
Ford pick-up trucks are no stranger to Barn Finds. Old F1’s, whether hot-rodded/resto-moded or farm finds with “perfect patina” abound. Today’s subject is a bit different in that it is a seldomly encountered F350 that was used, sparingly, in… more»
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Split Window Spectacular: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Of the 21K Corvettes produced in 1963, just about half, or 10,500 were the famed “split-window” coupe with the remainder being convertibles. That said, sometimes it seems like of those 10,500 built, only 15K or so are still in… more»
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1-Of-6: 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS L79 With 325 Horsepower!
OK, let the debate begin! But first, let’s set the background. For your review, is a 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS, equipped with a rare L79, 327 CI engine. How rare? It’s universally agreed that there were only six produced… more»
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55 Year Barn Finds! A Pair Of Franklins
Barn Find is a rather loose, interpretable term these days, and it has really taken on a generic meaning. But that’s OK, we all know what it directionally means. And here’s a pair of real barn finds, rarities to… more»
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Work In Progress: 1963 Jaguar XK-E Project
Even in project status, there is no mistaking the lines of a Jaguar XK-E. The great Enzo Ferrari, no slacker at building eye-catching automobiles, claimed the XK-E to be “the most beautiful car ever made“. Today’s 1963 XK-E example… more»
