A few months back we reviewed a 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express that was undergoing a restoration. That example elicited interesting comments as it seemed to capture some imaginations. So, for round two, here is another ’37 Studebaker Coupe Express,… more»
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Historic Custom: 1954 Hudson Hornet
Generally, I shy away from customs. Auto designers usually have a great eye and a good feel for what works and what sells – yes, there are some obvious exceptions but I won’t belabor that point with specifics. Nevertheless,… more»
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No Reserve Roller: 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
We are finding a lot of station wagons on Barn Finds as of late and they always seem to be a body style of interest. One of the more unique models offered was the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, like this… more»
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348/4-Speed: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop
The 1958 Impala led a bit of a star-crossed existence for many years. Coming on the heels of the uber-successful tri-fives (’55-’57), it was a radical change, to say the least. The “And now for my next trick…” proffering… more»
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Rare Convertible: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
Here’s another to add to the list of formerly unbeknownst to me, a 1981 Pontiac Firebird TransAm convertible. I have encountered Gen-II “F” bodies that are topless but they were of the backyard, Sawzall variety, and certainly not professionally… more»
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1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Project
Ouch, Ouch, and another Ouch is how I would describe this 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback. Even the seller states, “This car is a serious project. Nothing here is going to “Buff Out” so if that’s what you want, keep… more»
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Unlikely Survivor: 22K Mile 1985 Mercury Cougar
Normally, a commodity car like an ’85 Mercury Cougar would barely register a nod of interest. But when you consider 35 years of age, 22K miles, and excellent condition, its stock will have a tendency to rise. The interest… more»
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Four-Speed Judge! 1969 Pontiac GTO
Update 10/6/20 – This GTO project has been relisted here on eBay with the option to place a bid or buy it now for $24k. From 6/4/20 – Well, I could have opened up with “Here come ‘da judge”… more»
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Half Century Slumber: 1963 Porsche 356B Super
Not every barn find ends up staying in a barn find condition for long. Take this 1963 Porsche 356B, owned by the same person for fifty years, it has just arisen from its long slumber and is now ready… more»
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Original Family Owned: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Model A Fords are covered regularly here on Barn Finds and they are found in every imaginable condition. Today, for your review we have the Model A’s successor, the very popular ’32, also known as a Model B. The… more»
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Marine Find: 1958 Whirlwind Wooden Runabout
Sometimes we use one, not necessarily related, noun to describe another. For example, “That V8, two-seater, something or other, pulls like a freight train”. Or, “Any way you cut it, that 74 Mercury Grand Marquis is a boat“. And… more»
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1953 Chevrolet Corvette Prototype Seats Worth $90k?
This could be one for the record book! Instead of examining a desirable collectible car like a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, we’re going to take a look at ’53 Corvette parts. But not just any parts but “prototype” parts, specifically,… more»
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No Reserve Beauty: 1937 Packard Business Coupe
When I was a boy, I knew an older gentleman who lived near me and he was a study in antiquity. I never knew exactly what he did for a living, I think he had several different avenues, but… more»
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Ford V8 Power! 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
For whatever reason, I gravitate towards the Sunbeam Alpine/Tiger, much more so than I do towards other British sports cars and it’s not necessarily due to the Tiger’s version V8 engine. It is probably more to do with the… more»
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Factory 5-Speed: 1976 Oldsmobile 442
The first time that I encountered one of these five-speed manual transmission-equipped Oldsmobile Cutlasses was about a year and a half ago at a local Cars and Coffee. A friend picked me up in his Challenger Hellcat and after… more»
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M-Code 351 Equipped: 1970 Ford Torino GT
Do you know what’s great about this ’70 Ford Torino GT? It’s not a ’70 Chevelle SS or Roadrunner. OK, OK, before all of the poison darts start coming my way, I’m more a Chevy/Plymouth/Dodge guy, (as domestics go)… more»
