I have researched quite a few “woodies” over the last year and invariably they are Fords or Chryslers (though I did find a Pontiac) and invariably, station wagons. Well here’s a twist, it’s a woodie but a sedan woodie… more»
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Baby Vette: No Reserve 1971 Opel GT
The first time I saw an ad for an Opel GT, I was mesmerized by it. It was positioned in the foreground with a Buick Riviera in the background, Buick being the U.S. sales agent for Opel. I immediately… more»
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Parked For 25 Years: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO, 46 years after the original incarnation ceased production, is still a pretty commonly found car. And desirable? You bet! Depending on the year and how it’s equipped they are an appreciated collector car draw in terms… more»
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Cheap Project? 1979 Chevrolet Monza Spyder
It’s always a surprise to come across a particular car that you haven’t thought about in a long time – one that has slipped off of the radar. The find is made more interesting by encountering a model with… more»
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Livery Stable Find: A Stagecoach!
Usually one finds cars in barns here on Barn Finds, and we can debate all day if a barn is a proper setting for a discarded, unwanted, forgotten or just, “I need a place to keep this so the… more»
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Original Owner! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach I
How do you part with a car that you have owned for 47 years? It’s easy to divorce yourself from one that you have come to really dislike, or one that means nothing to you, but 47 years? Clearly… more»
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Easy Restoration: 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Suppose you really like the mechanicals and engineering of a certain car but you’re not crazy about the styling. No worries, just add a whole new set of clothes. It’s been done to more than one but the model… more»
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No Reserve 454: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Finding a ’70 Chevelle that is pretending to be something that it isn’t is a simple task. Go on-line to any one of several collector car for sale websites and you can find several in a short period of… more»
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Cool Street Vibe: 1969 Ford Fairlane Fastback
You know that old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”? Well, it applies to many things in life and cars are no exception. Sometimes, they appear as pretty much a wreck but have a lot going for… more»
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Former Award Winner! 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvettes are a staple here at Barn Finds and there is a large variety of them discovered weekly. That said, the earliest of the C1s (’53-’55) don’t make a regular appearance but as luck would have it, here’s a… more»
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SoCal Barn Find: 1953 Willys 4WD Station Wagon
Who would have thought 67 years ago that Jeep would become the juggernaut that it is today? It and a certain truck brand are responsible for holding up the profitability of an entire international automobile manufacturer. Times change and… more»
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Copart Find: 1969 Hurst/Olds 455?!!
When I think of a place like Copart, I think that’s a place where cars go to become parts. I have one family member who piled up a 2012 Impala and to Copart, it went. I have another family… more»
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No Reserve Original: 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
I never know what to make of Alfa Romeo. They have a storied past and many enthusiasts sing their praises but they are like a tale of two cars as there are pre-FCA Alfa and post-FCA Alfa examples with… more»
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Big Block Power! 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
I can’t stop looking at El Caminos! Every time I come across one, I check it out. While I like the ’67, my preferred is the ’68 to ’72 variation. It is rare to find one in original condition… more»
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Surf’s Up! 1950 Plymouth Suburban Patina Wagon
Yesterday, we covered an article on an ’82 Chevrolet Malibu station wagon and a commenter suggested converting it into a two-door station wagon. There was also a posting yesterday for a ’57 Chevrolet Nomad, Chevy’s famous two-door station wagon… more»
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Draggin’ Wagon? 1982 Chevrolet Malibu Station Wagon
Here’s another fine example of “When enough is just right, too much is perfect!” The early ’80s were not a kind time for domestic automobile performance. As focus bored in on improved fuel economy, on top of continuing emission… more»
