I really liked the ’66 and ’67 Ford Fairlane until I saw the ’68 and ’69 versions which I liked even better. I thought it interesting that Ford saw fit, as with the Mustang, to build both a notchback… more»
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Barn Find Exhibit! 1957 Ford Thunderbird
When one thinks of first-generation (’55-’57) Ford Thunderbirds, an image reminiscent of a furtive Suzanne Somers piloting a white ’56 in the movie American Graffiti comes to mind or perhaps one of Amos Minter’s magnificent restorations placed under the… more»
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Restore Or Drive? 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
Talk about a home run, Dodge clobbered it with the second iteration (’68-’70) of its famed Charger. They were popular when new, honored in movies (Bullitt) and are still very much a hot property among car collectors and enthusiasts…. more»
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Cobra Jet Convertible! 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
Well admittedly, this one doesn’t look like much. The debate will be what it is versus what it was – does the value carry forward? On paper, this is a rare car and worthy of a close look. It’s… more»
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No Reserve Turbo! 1987 Buick Grand National
The 1980s dawned with an automotive hangover from the ’70s. Stringent Federally imposed emission regulations, new (and big!) bumper rules and two oil shocks, one in ’73 and the second one in ’79, pretty well defanged any serious performance… more»
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Roller Project: 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS
There are no shortages of descriptions that sellers use to describe their cars. They run the gamut from zero description to a tome, from a complete downplay to an over-the-top “give me a break, please” exaggeration and then all… more»
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Out Of The Barn Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some barn finds are often photographed in the “before” stage when they are first found and you’re left on your own to figure out what’s under the dust, boxes and assorted dreck. Every now and then though, a seller… more»
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Rough Roadster: 1935 Ford Cabriolet
Cars with a backstory always stir up interest, especially when that story reaches far back in time. It can be a story about the car, its owner, places the car has been, who road in it, etc. That being… more»
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Grandma Find! 14K Mile 1982 Chevrolet Caprice Coupe
Calling a vehicle a “grandma car” could be considered insulting but not in this case; this is a bonafide, formerly owned by an actual grandma, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. While 1982 Caprices aren’t uncommon, the coupe body style, as exhibited… more»
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54K Mile Warehouse Find: 1974 MGB GT
I have never owned an MG but I have fond memories of them as numerous people I know either owned or still own them. And the MGB-GT, closed body variant, is of particular interest to me. The GT has… more»
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BF Classified: 28K Mile 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
By 1962, Studebaker was reaching the end of the line. In two short years, their South Bend, Indiana plant would close and in four more years, it was over and out for this storied automobile producer. Before they sang… more»
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Barn Find Woodie! 1947 Chrysler Town And Country
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»
