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»
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Mint 23k Miler? 1979 Lincoln Versailles
The Palace of Versailles was the fabled French royal residence until the royals lost their heads over a minor political disagreement. As it is currently one of the most impressive museums in the world and a landmark of French… more»
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Best Yellowstone Souvenir Ever: 1925 White 12 Passenger Bus
It is said that all we will have in the end is memories. For those who have made the pilgrimage to Yellowstone, there are a lot of memories swimming around in their brains. From majestic peaks to amazing animals,… more»
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Bonnie and Clyde Barn Find: 1934 Ford Sedan
Outside of TV and the movies, few cars are tied to a moment in American history as closely as the 1934 Ford sedan. It was in the front seat of one of these popular cars that two of the… more»
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Have It Your Way: 1973 Lotus Europa
Some of you may remember when our dear friends at Burger King operated under the slogan “Have it your way!” While most of us are loath to ask for anything special from a fast-food kitchen, there is no reason… more»
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Explore the Back Country: 1968 Jeepster Commando
When you drive past a Jeep dealer today you see all manner of different vehicles with the Jeep name emblazoned on them. That variety is making a lot of money for the brand. For a long time, Jeep didn’t… more»
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Twice Stalled Restoration Project: 1940 Ford Tudor
A previous article on a 1938 Plymouth states that the market for a prewar driver quality car is filled with opportunities. If you can apply a little elbow grease and throw in some folding money for parts, the car… more»
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Barn Find Slant Back: 1938 Plymouth Tudor
We are at a crisis point for prewar automobiles that aren’t full classics or don’t have a little enameled badge that says “Ford” on their front end. It is getting harder and harder to place good cars from this… more»
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Lawn Art Rescue Mission: 1940 Ford Pickup
In the world of rural living, having an old pickup truck as lawn art as a status symbol is trendy. Trendy among those new to rural living, that is. These poor trucks are adorned with the accouterments of the… more»
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Bring Your Own Drivetrain: 1936 Ford Roadster
We see all manner of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other forms of transportation on Barn Finds. However, you would have to look back a long way in our archives to find a vehicle with not only no drivetrain but… more»
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Hard Earned Patina: 1972 Ford F-100 4WD
One of the more pleasing trends in this hobby has been the increased interest in fifth and sixth-generation F-series Ford trucks. Sometimes overshadowed by the handsome Chevrolet and GMC offerings of that era, these handsome trucks are purposefully styled,… more»
