A 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy pace car, one of 6,500, big deal, right? How about one with 623 miles that has won the Bloomington Gold Award, four NCRS Top Flight Awards, and a host of others? OK, now you… more»
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Storage Center Find: 1959 Triumph TR3
Well, there’s no working up to it, this Triumph, we are told, does not run. Now that that’s out of the way, we can take a look at the rest of this 1959 TR3 and see what’s up with… more»
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Garden Find: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente V8
Pity poor Mercury, a once-proud marque that was ultimately badge-engineered to the point of irrelevance. They tried to be an upscale provider of cars to fit every market including, full-size, intermediate. compact and pony 2+2. Today, we are going… more»
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No Reserve Barn Find! 1978 Buick Regal Turbo Coupe
The year 1978 was a big one for Buick and its GM siblings. Their full-size cars had undergone a very successful downsizing the previous year and now it was time for the “A” body intermediates. The previous A intermediate,… more»
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Finely Aged Runner: 1926 Ford Model T
What a neat find! Closing in on close to the century mark is this 1926 Ford Model T coupe. Originally from the Peach State, this Model T was purchased from the original family owners and is now domiciled in… more»
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TV Celebrity! 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 R/T
This 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T came across our Barn Finds tip line defined as “Crazy” but it actually looks more serious than crazy – and that’s serious about straight-line performance. A car with some celebrity TV status, this Dodge… more»
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VentiPorts: 1957 Buick Super Riviera
Generally when the name “Riviera” is invoked, an image of Bill Mitchell’s 1963 outstanding design surfaces. But actually, the name was used earlier than ’63 and applied to different upscale models like the Roadmaster and today’s subject, a 1957… more»
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Italian Garage Find: 1972 Maserati Ghibli
Automotive styling is subjective and some manufacturers arguably do a better job than others. The Italian manufacturers, in particular, have a real knack for sensual beauty and engineering balance. Parce it a bit further and we have a Maserati… more»
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Rare Arkley SS! 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite
I know an Austin-Healy Sprite when I see one, but an Arkley SS modified version? New one on me. Sprites, of course, are known for their early “Frogeye” or “Bugeye” distinctive headlight treatment but this fiberglass kit modification is… more»
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383 Magnum! Beautiful 1971 Dodge Charger SE
This one is an attention-getter! I usually give the ’71+ Mopar fuselage bodies a pass over but not this one. And actually, I check them all out anymore as the styling has grown on me over the years. The… more»
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Sport Rally 5-Speed: 1981 Toyota Tercel SR5
When I started this gig for Barn Finds, I never thought that I would be covering the likes of a Toyota Tercel, not that there’s anything wrong with that…It’s just not the stock-in-trade that comprises a lot of what… more»
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First Year V8: 1955 Chevrolet 3600 Wrecker
There was a time when you needed or wanted something specific, you created it from whatever was available. And that’s the case with this 1955 Chevrolet 3600 wrecker. According to the seller, it started life as a 3/4 ton… more»
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10K Mile 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
Yesterday, a Ford Mustang II caught my attention and I made reference to its predecessor, the BIG ’71-’73 version of Ford’s famous pony car. Today, it’s time to review a big Mustang, but not just any example from that… more»
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1971 AMC AMX With Rare 360 Go Pack
This 1971 AMC AMX is a nice find. It is a radical departure from its ’70 predecessor and is equipped with the desirable “GO” package which brings some nice features and of course, it’s wrapped in Wild Plum Metallic… more»
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Perfect Patina: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
So, what to say about a Mustang II. I was down with Ford’s pony from 1964.5 through ’70. I took a bit of a gulp at the ’71-’73 BIG Mustang but really had a, “Are you serious?” moment when… more»
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Rare Sports Car: 1949 MG TC Roadster
Yeah, it’s old and rusty and needs quite a bit of work but the opening image just spoke to me. I don’t know if it’s the radiator shell and grille, or the headlights or the crank it just made… more»
