The year 1949 was a big one for GM. Both Oldsmobile and Cadillac introduced overhead valve V8 engines and with that, the Detroit horsepower race was fully on. It is said that the Oldsmobile version was introduced ahead of… more»
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Track Car? 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV
The seller of this 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV states, “I’m selling as a ‘not for the road track car’”. The visuals are confusing with the “Polizia” banners displayed across both quarters – is this supposed to be a track… more»
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VW Powered: 1979 Puma GT 1600
Well, I guess I have heard of a Puma but if one asked me what it looked like, I would have been hard-pressed to offer a description – I’m more familiar with Puma shoes. Anyway, when first catching a… more»
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46K Mile Survivor: 1960 Ford Fairlane 500
About a week ago, we covered this rare 1960 Edsel and there were numerous comments comparing the similarities and differences to the same year Ford. So today, for your review, we have a 1960 Ford Fairlane 500, “Club Sedan”… more»
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No Reserve Ute: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
I come across a lot of Chevrolet El Caminos but most are either performance variants or standard versions that have undergone sporting intentions. Well, that’s not the case here as we have a 1970 El Camino Custom for your… more»
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Lots Of Potential? 1967 Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.3
I seem to have a thing for wretched condition Italian coupes that have lost their headlights because this is the second that I have covered in as many days, the other being a 1965 Alfa-Romeo 2600 Sprint. Lancia is… more»
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Too Many Setbacks? 1952 Kaiser Henry J
This may be the first Kaiser Henry J that I have stumbled across that hasn’t been hot-rodded, and this 1952 example barely escaped that fate. Always popular on the dragstrip in gasser form, it’s nice to find one as… more»
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Parts Donor? 1965 Alfa Romeo Sprint
It’s one of Alfa-Romeo’s top drawer cars but at this point, this 1965 Alfa looks more like an archeological dig. There’s some confusion as to its model year, the title claims it’s a 1966 model but the seller thinks… more»
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Sitting Since ’75: 1964 Ford 390 Country Squire
You have probably heard the saying that every picture tells a story. Well, every old car usually tells a story too and this 1964 Ford Country Squire is no exception – more on that to follow. Many of the… more»
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Simple And Clean: 1979 Toyota Corolla
One might be inclined to ask why a 1979 Toyota Corolla is making a headline on Barn Finds. Automotive-wise, surprises come in many makes, models, years, body styles, and let’s face it, not every post is about a car… more»
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Nomadesque! 1973 Chevrolet V8 Vega Kammback
As we cover Chevrolet’s wayward Vega from time to time, the story always focuses on its ignominious aluminum/iron combo lump of an engine. And that’s not surprising as it was the number one objectional aspect of the entire car…. more»
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Over A Century Strong! 1912 REO Tourer
Mention the initials REO and some minds immediately go to a ’70s hair band called REO Speedwagon. Not exactly, that band actually pinched their name from a for-real automotive company known as REO, the initials of its founder Ransom… more»
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Build It Your Way: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II
Names sometimes get confusing. Take today’s find, it’s listed as a 1966 Chevrolet Nova. That’s close but it’s actually a Chevrolet Chevy II 100, as that’s the model designation for a two-door sedan. Regardless, this roller is a project… more»
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Barn Rescue Benz: 1949 Mercedes 170S
The first time that I spied a Mercedes 170S was many, many years ago and it was in a setting pretty similar to this example’s as-found condition. It was a 1951 model but similar overall. It immediately reminded me… more»
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Bronco Alternative? 1961 International Scout 80
With the outrageous prices that Ford’s Bronco (’66-’77) has been commanding, which is hard to believe knowing their plebian bearing, it makes one wonder if International’s Scout (’61-’80) will be the next big (small) thing in retro SUVing. We… more»
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Not A Bogart! 1960 Borgward Isabella
(It looks like the seller recognized the error in the listing name and has now changed it from “Bogart” to Borgward – JO) You know, when you’re trying to sell something, it helps if you know what in the… more»
