We have all suffered through that phase where we wanted a particular project car and ended up grabbing the first grubby example we could at a price that should have been seen as a sign of impending doom. Or,… more»
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Matching Numbers Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
When the Corvette was completely redesigned for the 1963 model year, it was a stunning example of just how powerful a company General Motors was at that time. The styling was something from another planet thanks to General Motors… more»
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Modified Then Stored Since 1964: 1955 MG TF 1500
One of our biggest laments here at Barn Finds is that most people give no back story for their collector car in their ads. A “just the facts” approach is useful when describing a late-model economy car. When it… more»
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Rebuilt Engine and No Rust: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8
As we are all well aware, the Porsche 914 was born under a heavy thundercloud of controversy. Maligned as not being a true Porsche due to its Volkswagen engine and some of its parts, the purists derided the car… more»
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Restore or Clean and Enjoy? 1937 Packard 1501 Coupe
You never know what is waiting behind a garage door. Take for example this 1937 Packard Super Eight 1501 coupe. Think of the long journey this car has been on for it to end up advertised on Craigslist in… more»
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Rebuilt Engine and Transmission: 1931 Ford Model A Coupe
As much as we would like to see every classic car restored to Pebble Beach Concours perfection, only a small percentage get the beautification they deserve. The largest number eventually end up rotting away, while many are cared for… more»
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Apple Orchard Truck: 1952 Ford F2
There is something uniquely American about vintage pickup trucks. They evoke images of small-town America, family farms, and the virtues of the American spirit. While a great majority of these trucks were worked until they could serve no more,… more»
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Driver With the Right Options: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Have you ever ordered a sandwich from a real deli? The kind of deli we are referring to is one with a checklist where you mark what type of bread, meat, cheese, condiments, and toppings you want to make… more»
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A Very Useable Collectible: 1991 Buick Reatta
From 1988 through 1991, Buick produced a two-seat automobile very different from their usual offerings. Intended as a “halo car” to attract attention to the brand and lure curious customers to the showrooms, the Reatta was an interesting combination… more»
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Unintended Deceleration: 1933 Ford Woodie Wagon
As automobile-obsessed Americans, we deal with fender benders regularly, mostly involving late-model vehicles. However, sometimes disaster strikes the collectible and classic cars that we love. What happens to those vehicles when the damage is not easy to repair at… more»
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Alternative Energy: Coal Gas Powered 1931 Ford Model A
On June 22, 1940, the unthinkable happened to the people of France. It was on that date that the French government under Marshal Henri Petain signed an armistice with Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany. Before long over half of… more»
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Rebuilt Engine and Transmission: 1941 Ford Business Coupe
We live in great times when it comes to automobile reliability. With long warranties, closer manufacturing tolerances, and commonality of parts even among different makes, it is easy to find used cars with over 200,000 miles on them. Engine… more»
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Frontenac OHV Under the Hood: 1920 Ford Model T Speedster
When you hear about the old days, you always get stories of how tough things were. Like having to walk to school five miles daily in the snow uphill both ways tough. If you liked to go fast, you… more»
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One Family Owned 52K Mile Original: 1934 Cadillac Series 355D Touring
In the ever-confusing world in which we inhabit, classic car market trends are an interesting dilemma. The gorgeous full classics that rotate through the plethora of concours and high-end events are still trading for five and six figures amongst… more»
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Remarkably Original So-Cal Ford: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
While widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever built, the 1940 Ford coupe’s legacy is forever intertwined with moonshine hauling in the early postwar period. These sleek coupes with spacious trunks were often treated to engine… more»
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Possible 77K Mile Daily Driver: 1950 Plymouth Sedan
Your question is this: If you had to pick one car built before 1970 to be a reliable, no-fail daily driver, which car would you pick and why? One of the most logical answers would be a Checker. The… more»
