It’s a sad tale that the Merkur wasn’t the success story Ford had hoped for, and it’s certainly not for lack of high-performance capability. The fact that it was pushed through Mercury could have been a contributing factor, since… more»
About Mike Stephens
There's never been a time I wasn't fascinated with cars, including my childhood days. While my kindergarten peers were doodling kittens and bunny rabbits in the early seventies, I recall my tablet filling up with penciled drawings of sheet metal with wheels! Although writing posts for Barn Finds is by far my favorite past time, I also enjoy collecting old vinyl record albums, home improvement projects, hiking, and tinkering around with just about anything electrical or mechanical. I like to spend lots of time with my beautiful wife and our Yorkie as well- my wife's name is Joy and my dog is named Happy, so I'm truly blessed with a wonderful life here in Tennessee!
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1 of 60: 1989 Johnson Phantom
Johnson Motorcar Corporation was a short-lived venture in the neo-classic market, founded in 1981 by Bruce and Norman Johnson, the latter of whom had been involved in the automobile industry his entire life. His vision here was to produce… more»
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First Year Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Upon first glance, this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am gives off more of a LeMans vibe, and that’s because the front end was swapped for a donor section from a Colonnade-era LeMans found in a boneyard after the original component… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1972 Chevrolet Impala
The best-selling U.S. car in 1972 was the Impala, with Chevrolet finding homes for nearly 600,000 units of this one-year model alone. With so many produced, I’m surprised how long it’s been since I last saw one on the… more»
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360 Powered Project: 1982 AMC Spirit
With production of the long-standing Gremlin ceasing after 1978, AMC buyers were introduced to a new kid on the block in ’79: a fresh offering called the Spirit. However, the model known as the sedan didn’t stray far from… more»
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Old School Cool: Flamed 1955 Chrysler Newport
Given the high future costs of restoring a neglected vintage automobile, it generally makes more sense to hold out for the most solid example you can afford, no matter what the make or model of your dream car happens… more»
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The Last Droptop: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
It’s amazing how the right surroundings can sometimes work wonders for an automobile photo shoot, with pleasure boating and cruising in a convertible going hand in hand to represent fun outdoor summer activities. However, this 1972 Ford LTD would… more»
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A Real Bargain? 1955 Chevrolet 150 Station Wagon
When desirability is stable or high for a particular make and model of automobile, entrepreneurs sometimes set exorbitant asking prices, as is often the case in the popular Tri-Five marketplace. We’ve seen numerous needy 1955 through 1957 Chevys fetch… more»
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Factory V8 Project: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Spyder
While it shared the same underpinnings as the Vega, the Chevrolet Monza featured a different body style, including a coupe, a small wagon, and a sporty hatchback, such as this 1979 Monza Spyder here on Facebook Marketplace. Though many… more»
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Restored But Never Driven: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427
Maybe it all boils down to the number of wheeled toys a man has to play with, but I just can’t imagine restoring a vintage C3 Corvette and letting it sit for more than 20 years without ever starting… more»
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Bluesmobile Replica! 1974 Dodge Monaco
For so many reasons, not the least of which was that it featured a 1974 Dodge Monaco that Elwood told Jake was 440-powered, The Blues Brothers was one of those films that remained on my frequent watch list for… more»
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34k Mile Beauty: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Coupe
Anytime a vintage automobile comes across our desks here at Barn Finds with the words ALL ORIGINAL appearing in caps entirely, it usually gets my adrenaline flowing enough to drop everything and check it out immediately. The issue is… more»
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All Original Cruiser: 1948 Buick Roadmaster
The Roadmaster was a Buick nameplate used on-again, off-again, dating back to the mid-thirties. The car took a short break after 1942 before reappearing in ’46 for a run that lasted just over a dozen years, then went on… more»
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Frankie Avalon Ties: Stretched 1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
By age 85, many celebrities have dropped out of the public eye and lost some of the spark they once brought to the spotlight. However, Frankie Avalon seems to reinvent himself every few years and stay relevant. Whether it… more»
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426 Hemi/4-Speed: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II
While 1966 didn’t bring anything particularly innovative to Plymouth’s intermediate-sized Belvedere in terms of styling compared to the previous year, it was indeed a very exciting period for performance, as that’s when the 426 Hemi first became available for… more»
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Rare Spanish Luxury: 1971 Dodge 3700 GT
A passing glance from the side would leave many folks thinking this is just another ordinary fourth-generation Dodge Dart sedan, one of those very popular compacts that transported many a family to and from their daily routines between 1967… more»
