I got a momentary laugh when I read the listing for this 1968 Pontiac Firebird. It reads, “The car is used and will need restoration” Not the restoration part, that’s true of most of what we find on eBay,… more»
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Hidden For 47 Years: 1961 Jaguar MKII
Barn finds are what it’s all about here. But what makes a barn find special is a case where before and after images exist. And that’s exactly what we have for your review today, a 1961 Jaguar Mark II… more»
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Oval Window Project: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
If you’re a tri-five Chevrolet fan, 1957 marks the end of the party. The 1958 model had little in common other than the nameplate and the 283 engine. For VW Beetle aficionados, the ’57 to ’58 transition was a… more»
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1 Of Only 2 In The U.S.? 1995 MG-F
A few days ago, we covered an MGB-GT and have regularly covered A’s, B’s, and Midgets. Today we have a treat in a later version MG known as the “F”. Once again, I have surprised myself as I’m not… more»
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Carroll Shelby Enhanced: 1983 Dodge Charger
When you hear “Shelby” and “Charger,” you think OK, now we’re talkin’! But when you put them both together maybe some of the enthusiasm dies down a bit. But maybe it shouldn’t, there may be more to the combination… more»
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Rare Italian Minivan: 1967 Fiat 850 Familiare Pullmino
I know what a Fiat 850 looks like, a good friend that had one when we were in high school. But I’ll admit, I’ve never seen one wearing what looks like a ’60s Ford Econoline cab over a set… more»
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1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 4-Speed Project
This one is a bit of a challenge. The listing is a mind-run of information with later comments that correct the original text. And as the seller states, the car is on a lift in a shop so getting… more»
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24K Miles! 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham Coupe
It would appear that there is some rising interest in GM’s downsized B body cars from the 1977-1990 era occurring. Some low-mileage examples like this 1978 Pontiac Bonneville sedan have surfaced recently and there is always a lot of… more»
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Beautifully Restored: 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Yesterday we took a look at a hot rod “baby-bird” 1955 Ford Thunderbird and today, we’re going to move one generation forward to what is known as the “square-bird” era (’58-’60) and check out a 1960 version. This Thunderbird… more»
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Original Two-Tone Seats! 1972 MGB GT
I took an initial glance at this ’72 MGB GT and kept on cruising but then I backed up and looked her over again. What caught my attention is this car’s cleanliness and sharp presentation. We encounter MGs of… more»
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4.6 Hot Rod Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
With the way muscle and collector car values have gone over the last twenty-five years, I find myself getting stuck in this reverberating, circular concept that originality of purity is essential. It probably comes from reviewing way too many… more»
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Indy Pace Car! 1974 Hurst/Oldsmobile Cutlass 455
Usually when one thinks of Oldsmobile’s association with Hurst, the archetypal 1969 version springs to mind. But Hurst and Oldsmobile had a long association with each other and today we are going to review an example from their 1974… more»
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33K Miles! 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Cabriolet
While not as omnipresent as the universally recognized Beetle, the VW Golf Mark I, and all of its derivatives, was a pretty close second. When the Golf first appeared on domestic shores in 1975, it was referred to as… more»
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Parked For 20 Years: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino 4-Speed
Second-gen El Caminos are always a nice find. Overshadowed by the immensely popular third-gen (1968-1972) the ’64-’67 version, like this subject, represents Chevrolet’s second interpretation of the functional and popular, half car/half truck. Today’s find is a California built… more»
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Driven Daily! 1961 Morris Minor 4X4
What happens when you combine a Morris Minor with a Suzuki Samurai? Ta-Da, this! The seller refers to it this way, “Suzuki reliability with ’60s English car charm!” You have to appreciate the sense of automotive imagination that could… more»
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It’s A Matador! 1973 AMC Station Wagon
The wagons keep on rollin’ here on Barn Finds! Breaking away from the standard fare Ford and Chevy, we featured this ’70 Buick Estate Wagon a few days ago, and now we have heard from the last of the… more»
