At first blush, I thought hmmm, a BMW, I don’t come across one of those every day. Doing some research, the Bavarian brand does make a reasonable showing here on Barn Finds, certainly not like a Mustang, Camaro or… more»
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Maine Barn Find: 1940 Ford “Woodie” De Luxe
I have had the opportunity to review some really nice woodie wagons over the last several months. All were either in nice, original condition or had been completely restored. This 1940 Ford, unfortunately, is neither. Nevertheless, it still warrants… more»
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Former Drag Car: 1964 Plymouth Valiant
Calling on Road Kill, I think I found your next project. This is definitely a car not seen often, in any form, anymore, 1964 Plymouth Valiant, two-door hardtop. As to the actual model, it appears to be a V-200… more»
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Restore Or Rat Rod? 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Without a doubt, a ’59 Cadillac, in any body-style flavor, is always an attraction. Nothing encapsulates America’s late ’50s hubris like the endless chrome and fantastic fins of a ’59 Cadillac DeVille. And for your review here’s a two-door,… more»
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Big Bargin? 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
OK, back to big convertibles! A 1963 Pontiac Bonneville convertible with a 123″ wheelbase and 219″ over-all length qualifies it for Whammer-Jammer status. This big beast of a ragtop is located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and is available here on… more»
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Formula Vee Race Car: 1971 Caldwell FV
Let’s look at something a bit out of the ordinary, how about an open-wheeled race car? No, it’s not a Formula 1 or Indy type, it’s a bit less ambitious than that but it is a very interesting perspective… more»
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1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 4-Speed!
I was always a fan of the traditional Chevrolet small-block V8 engine. And I knew a bit about the Ford Windsor but virtually nothing about Mopar’s LA engine, at least nothing about the 340 CI version. Well, long ago,… more»
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SEMA Candidate? 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
Normally, I don’t get too wound up about a Chevrolet Nomad. I used to but I have encountered so many over the years that they warrant nary a glance any more. This 1957 example, however, caught my attention. Not… more»
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Cute Convertible: 1957 Nash Metropolitan
There was a time, that I can recall when a Nash Metropolitan was a pretty common sight. They still are but usually in a restored state and not beating around as everyday drivers. I haven’t come across a non-restored… more»
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Vintage Race Ready: 1928 Ford Model A
Here’s one from what seems like a bygone era, a 1928 Ford Model A that’s ready for “The Race of Gentlemen” (TROG) competition. It has that real, “Go, Went, Gone” vibe that open-top hot-rods of the late ’40s possessed…. more»
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Restored Or Original? 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
It’s beautiful, but it’s going to be met with brevity, as unfortunately, that’s the essence of this listing. Barn Findy? Hardly, this is a beautifully preserved and well cared for 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster. Its Sunfire Yellow exterior appears… more»
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No Reserve: Rare 1957 DeSoto Explorer Wagon
Desoto, what an unusual name for a car. Usually cars are named for their founders like Ford, Olds(mobile), Chrysler, Dodge, Chevrolet, etc. But picking a somewhat random Spanish explorer is a bit different. Why not a Magellan, Columbus, Balboa,… more»
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T-Tops And Turbo Charged: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The second-gen GM F-body was on the way out in 1980. Both the Pontiac Firebird and the Chevrolet Camaro were very long in the tooth and on the back-side of safety, fuel economy and emission control regulations. Both cars… more»
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Up In The Air: 1969 Dodge Charger
Hot, Hot, Hot! How else can you label a second-gen Dodge Charger? It’s hard to imagine another car, muscle version or standard, from those golden years of 1964 to 1972 that has more draw. R/T, SE, 500, or standard… more»
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Low-Mile Turbo: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
I can’t remember the last time I saw a Mustang SVO, in the wild or otherwise. I remember thinking a four-cylinder, really? A 2.3? Isn’t that a Pinto motor? Well the SVO is quite a bit more than just… more»
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Ready To Race? 1959 MGA Roadster
OK, round two for it’s not exactly what it appears to be. Last week we covered this McLaren racer wanna-be, looks the part but it’s stock beneath the sheets. Today it’s this very cool ’59 MGA roadster, looks like… more»
