It has been said that our hobbies keep us sane. For many of us sane is a relative term, but I think we all understand the importance of having fun when completing our projects. However, what happens when you… more»
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No Sunlight Since 1985: 1958 Ford Thunderbird
When Ford replaced the two-passenger Thunderbird with a much more conventional coupe, purists were justifiably outraged. While the original Thunderbird was one of the most gorgeous designs in automotive history, its successor was dubbed somewhat derisively “Squarebird.” Decades later,… more»
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Crusty But Unique: 1978 Ford F-250 Super Duper Cab
If you read Barn Finds long enough, you are going to see every type of vehicle under the sun. That includes the custom ones you never knew existed. Take for example this 1978 Ford F-250 Super Cab for sale… more»
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How Original Is This Car? 1938 Buick Business Coupe
If you are looking for a solidly built prewar classic to drive and enjoy, you would be hard-pressed to find anything better than a Buick. As you can expect from good choices, Buicks demand a premium over many other… more»
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Champagne Trays in the Back: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX Saloon
It is funny how the styling of some vehicles is completely tied to their country of origin. For America, Corvettes and Mustangs carry the flag. Citroens of all types are more French than the Eifel Tower, and Japanese Kei… more»
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Eighties Poster Car: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo
Poster companies made a lot of money in the eighties. Every kid seemed to have a bedroom wallpapered with prints of supermodels and exotic cars. If royalties were paid, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Ferrari probably made more money off posters… more»
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1948 Mercury Sedan Barn Find
What do you do with an old sedan that is missing an engine and maybe other hard-to-find parts, and has some rust issues here and there? That is the question for this 1948 Mercury sedan for sale on Facebook… more»
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28 Years of Ownership: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
One of the most beloved vehicles in America, especially rural America, is the full-size Ford Bronco. From the back roads to the O.J. Simpson chase, no vehicle has been more treasured when it is time to get away from… more»
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Untouched for 100 Years: 1911 Excelsior Motorcycle
In the early 1900s, Americans were enamored with going faster and leaving their horses and mules behind. One of the cheapest ways to do that was to purchase a motorcycle. These early motorcycles were closer to what we think… more»
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Build a Traditional Hot Rod: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
While it is easy to be overwhelmed with trends in hot rod history, many have decided to return to the purity of the West Coast hot rods of the immediate prewar and postwar eras. Cars back then were built… more»
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Elegance and Speed for Two: 1937 Packard 1507 V-12 Coupe
One of the greatest losses in the American automobile market is the eventual disappearance of Packard as an automaker. Up until the time that the company fell into the clutches of Studebaker, its products were always a notch above… more»
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Depression Era Altered: 1924 Studebaker Pickup
What do you do when it is the early 1930s, you need a pickup truck to work, and all you have is an old Studebaker touring car out back? Oh, and they’ve got a Depression going on. In the… more»
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Unlikely Hot Rod: 1955 Kaiser Manhattan Barn Find
One of the new nameplates to emerge after World War II was the Kaiser. Bankrolled by shipbuilding magnate Henry Kaiser, the brand attracted a lot of attention and sales when automobile production resumed but fell behind the other offerings… more»
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Moving Sale: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider
Historians will look back and see that Americans migrated from state to state more during the last ten years than at any other time in our history since World War II. While there are many different reasons, what we… more»
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26,555 Original Miles: 1984 Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon
Station wagons have always been a uniquely American vehicle. However, the arrival of Chrysler’s minivan in 1984 was their dinosaur staring up at the comet moment. That doesn’t mean that we still cannot enjoy a nice wagon today. Suppose… more»
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One of One Baldwin Vette: 1972 Baldwin-Motion Moray GT
While custom versions of nearly every car have been crafted, C3 Corvettes always seemed to attract a large percentage of amateur and professional customizers. Why? Fiberglass is much easier to work with than steel or aluminum, and the ability… more»
