Here’s another in the SUV/MPV category that is showing growth in the collectability department. Just like early ’70s Ford Broncos, Toyota’s Land Cruiser FJ40 values appear to be on the way up and today, we have a 1980 survivor… more»
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Right Hand Drive! 1927 Cadillac Series 314 Barn Find
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»
