You’re right, that grille isn’t a factory Ford Ranger GT piece that would have been on this truck when it rolled off the assembly line. You’re also right that I’d be sourcing an original-style grille on day one after… more»
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Mostly Original? 1966 Arctic Cat 140D
It’s hard to believe how quickly snowmobiles developed during the mid-1950s and 1960s, and a lot of this development was due to Mr. Edgar Hetten of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Polaris was first for Mr. Hetten but then came… more»
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1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 W/429 V8
Candyapple Red is quite a color on this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 pickup, especially in the sunshine. This is just on the cusp of the “highboy” era but by 1979, it wouldn’t have officially been known as… more»
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Displayed Since New: 1969 Indian MM5A Mini Mini
Indian Motorcycle Company went through many changes and had many ownership groups over the last 12 decades, give or take. Often spinning in directions that the founders never would have imagined. Much like their main rival Harley-Davidson got involved… more»
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1977 Dodge W150 Macho Power Wagon 400 V8
I thought 1978 was the first official model year for the Macho Power Wagon, but they were starting to be produced in early 1977. Looking pretty good but needing some work, as with a lot of us, this 1977… more»
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Survivor Sled: 1977 John Deere 340 Liquifire
I’m not sure when the photos of this 1977 John Deere 340 Liquifire were taken, but this is what about half of our winters look like lately in Minnesota; no snow. It’s quite different from the 1960s and 70s,… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The first thing to cover is that this appears to be a 1971 model, not a 1972 as the seller has it listed. It also has an unusual feature in having a floor-mounted three-speed manual transmission. This 1971 Chevrolet… more»
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The Boatercycle! Custom-Themed Motorcycle
You all know by now that I’m an unusual guy and I love unusual vehicles, those normally offered by factories made by skilled workers. Well, this 19__ (we don’t know the year) “Boatercycle” custom motorcycle is a one-off very… more»
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31K-Mile Survivor: 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
It’s unusual that we’ve only seen about a half-dozen Mitsubishi pickups here on Barn Finds over the last decade or more, out of the thousands of vehicles that have rolled through the cyber doors here. Maybe it isn’t that… more»
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No Reserve Bricknose: 1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
SuperCab was the name Ford used for the extra space behind the front seat and it sure would have come in handy on our ’69 F-250 if there would have been such a thing back then. This 1989 Ford… more»
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Unfinished French Project: 1972 Citroen DS21
The seller says they’re helping the 84-year-old owner sell this 1972 Citroen DS21 Wagon and it sounds like it isn’t quite as nice as it may appear from the outside. It’s definitely a project vehicle so I hope the… more»
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Rebuilt V8: 1947 Ford Super DeLuxe Sedan Coupe
A what? Sedan Coupe? That was actually Ford’s name for this model, as opposed to a Business Coupe with no rear seat or at other times and years, it may have been called a Club Coupe. The two-door sedan… more»
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1993 Dodge Power Ram 350 4×4 Diesel 5-Speed
Dodge trucks were losing market share in the late 1970s as their big block engine options dried up and went away. Customers had to look elsewhere for trucks up to the task of hauling and doing other big jobs… more»
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Five-Speed Survivor: 1996 Toyota Tacoma 4×4
Paradise Blue, what a soothing color and color name. Just like the interior color name: Gray. Ok, that one needs a bit of work from Toyota’s marketing department, but it’s hard to argue with the cosmetic condition of this… more»
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One-Year-Only: Rust-Free 1979 Chrysler 300
Leaving the factory, most 1979 Chrysler 300s were Spinnaker White, but around 30 or so were said to have been painted Rallye Red. I don’t know if I’ve seen a red one, but, pool or pond, either color works… more»
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1971 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne 350 V8 Short Bed
Short-bed trucks are all the rage today and they have been for a long time. I’m not sure when the trend started, but I’m guessing the 1960s is when they started coming on strong in the marketplace. This 1971… more»
