So, is this car the work of legendary GM designer Harley Earl at his best? Or is it more just typical late ’40s Dick Tracy inspired styling? Or maybe, it’s a bit of both. Whatever the case, this 1948… more»
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Former Movie Star? 1988 Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Usually, when one mentions Hess & Eisenhardt, thoughts go to Presidential limousines and other such heavily modified, and often armored, vehicles. As for convertible converters, the name American Sunroof Corporation (ASC), a former OEM contractor, immediately comes to mind…. more»
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Bronco Alternative? 1973 Jeep Commando
Commando, or going commando, has taken on a new meaning since this Jeep Commando was built back in 1973. Regardless, I’ll stick with the original intention of the name and comment that I haven’t encountered one of these in… more»
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The First And Best? 1970 Datsun 240Z
So, some will say that the first iteration of anything is the best, especially movies, we could wax on for years about Star Wars or The Godfather, etc. And that concept goes for cars too, or at least it… more»
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Stalled Project: 1957 Triumph TR3
Upon review of this 1957 Triumph TR3, one might be inclined to assume that some previous owner had cornered the Bondo market somewhere in the past and really went to town. Many of the TR3s that are featured here… more»
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Survivor Or Just Original? 1978 Ford Fiesta
OK, so today’s burning question is, “Can an econobox be considered a survivor?” Usually, the term is used to describe a little old lady’s Buick LeSabre that has been gently used and only driven to church on Sunday. Or… more»
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It’s A Stretch! 1958 V8 Rolls-Royce
Barn Finds has readers, and commenters, from all over the world. I see comments arrive from the U.K., France, Australia, South Africa, and of course, Canada. If I’ve failed to mention other locales, a thousand pardons but these are… more»
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Rare Willow Mist? 1963 Buick Riviera
Just when you think every old, interesting collectible car has been scooped up by a flipper, and it’s just not possible for another to surface, ta-da! a beautiful, inaugural year 1963 Buick Riviera appears. Claimed as a 40K original… more»
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1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible And More!
Usually, there has to be something notable about a subject car for me to take an interest. It could be something small and obscure, or something obvious that everyone sees. In the case of the 1969 Dodge Coronet, my… more»
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No Reserve Wonderful! 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28
Sometimes it seems that the third-generation (’82-’92) Chevrolet Camaro, such as this 1985 IROC Z28 example, is the Rodney Dangerfield of Camaros, they get no respect. Everyone is caught up in the original first-gen (’67-’69) and early second-gen (’70-’73)… more»
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Dukes Of Hazzard Wanna Be? 1969 Dodge Charger
A 1969 Dodge Charger. Right, one of about 85K built and we’ve probably covered every existing one on Barn Finds. They are popular and some of the worst examples that I have covered still ring up bodacious prices. This… more»
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Wunderbar! 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
When I first spotted this 1956 Volkswagen Beetle the initial thought through my mind was Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, The Gold Bug. Yes, it’s a bizarre association but I don’t believe I have ever seen a VW bug… more»
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Hardtop Wagon! 1962 Chrysler New Yorker
Last week I suggested that Chevrolet and Ford station wagons are hot and get a lot of Barn Finds press, which they do. Today, we’re going to stay in the realm of the BIG Three but look at what… more»
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Air Cooled Project: 1929 Franklin Victoria
Wow, what a find, a 1929 Franklin Victoria Brougham sedan! An unfortunate victim of the great depression, Franklin was one of those marques that went their own way as so many of the independents did in the days before… more»
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The Right Project? 1966 Porsche 911
I was a bit taken back by this 1966 Porsche 911, primarily by what’s revealed underneath. I encounter a lot of 911 series cars off of our tip list but there has to be something really notable for me… more»
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Rare Barnette Ambulance: 1949 Pontiac Sedan Delivery
Well, this one certainly threw me a curve! I wasn’t sure exactly what it was or was supposed to be. It’s a 1949 Pontiac that has been converted into an ambulance but it really looks too short for that… more»
