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»
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Low Numbers: 1960 Pontiac Star Chief Sedan
Having been a top drawer model at one time, the Pontiac Star Chief underwent a demotion over the years so by 1960, it was reduced to a downgraded Bonneville but still rode on the Bonneville’s long 124″ wheelbase. The… more»
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No Reserve 440 4-Speed! 1968 Dodge Charger
Another Dodge Charger? Yup, another Dodge Charger, this time a ’68. And it didn’t start life as anything special though it’s clearly headed in a special direction. The draw towards covering this car is more of a probing question… more»
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Rotary Power! 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
The “Engine Goes Hmmm” has a new set of threads! Actually, it’s an old set of threads but it’s new to this most unusual of engine choices. This sharp-looking 1960 Sunbean Alpine is now sporting rotary power! Engine swaps… more»
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Super Rare! 1960 Edsel Ranger Sedan
The seller of this 1960 Edsel Ranger two-door sedan says that it’s “Super Rare”. Now that I think about it, I’m not certain that I have ever seen a ’60 Edsel in the steel. I’ve seen plenty of pictures… more»
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All Original 1974 Ford Pinto
Equal opportunity time! A few days ago we covered this 1972 Chevrolet Vega so today Ford, Chevrolet’s cross-town rival will get their Vega competitor, known as the Pinto, reviewed. This example is from 1974, so it’s not a model-year… more»
