Imagine you are one of the hundreds of thousands who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Somehow you have survived the horrors of war and are now headed home to re-start your life. What… more»
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Oppenheimer Movie Car? 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
One of the biggest movies of 2023 was “Oppenheimer.” It told the story of the man that many call the father of the atomic bomb. As usual, when people like us watch a movie set in the past, we… more»
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Packing a Mini-Flathead: 1937 Ford Coupe
Henry Ford was one of the few early automotive pioneers who understood that standardization was a way to reduce costs across the board. His most famous feat in this regard was painting every Model T black for a period… more»
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Margaret Mitchell’s Mercury: 1940 Mercury Sedan
One of the most famous movies ever made was “Gone with the Wind.” Set during the Civil War, this movie was based on a novel by a Georgia writer by the name of Margaret Mitchell. While the film went… more»
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Tetanus Shot on Standby: 1973 Ford F250 4WD
Every once in a while, we post a Barn Finds story about a former volunteer fire department vehicle. The farther out in the country, the better chance that VFD is making do with a vehicle or two that was… more»
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56K Miles! 1995 Ford F-150
After years of little supply to meet the above-average demand for new trucks, it is heartening to see that the dealer’s lots are filling up again. As always, nature finds a balance. While we are seeing that balance return… more»
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Ever Driven a Model T? 1920 Ford Model T
One of the great regrets of my life was never taking up an offer to drive a Ford Model T. A dear friend who was also my attorney at the time was a big-time Model T collector. I was… more»
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Ancient Electric Car: 1920 Auto Red Bug
One of the most popular topics in the news today is electric vehicles. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, we can all agree that every vehicle has at least one scenario where it is the right tool… more»
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Cadillac for Model A Money: 1927 Cadillac 314
After a long trend of declining prices, Ford Model As are starting to bring good money again. While a Model A is a perfect car for those who want to dip their tow in antique automobile ownership, there are… more»
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Garage Find: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6
Humans tend to fall in love without looking beyond the surface of that which they desire. While for normal people, falling in love usually ends happily. For car people that love blindness can lead to catastrophe. Take for example… more»
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Saintly California Car: 1965 Volvo 1800S
Roger Moore gained his fame from his long and somewhat campy portrayal of James Bond. He did, however, earn his acting chops by playing a British spy of sorts in the television series “The Saint.” While that portrayal probably… more»
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A Sign That You Had Arrived: 1957 Cadillac Convertible
While we go out of our way to spread the message of financial equality today, we were a different country back in the fifties. You were measured on your success back then for better or worse. One of the… more»
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Supercar With A British Accent: 1989 Lotus Esprit
If you were looking for a Lotus in the sixties and seventies, it was a sign that you were ready to sacrifice durability and comfort for stellar handling and utilitarian efficiency. The company built its reputation on producing cars… more»
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Tiny But Ferocious: 1958 Berkeley SE-328
When you look at the postwar automotive world, it is easy to find examples of just how fertile the human mind can be. Some of these automotive pioneers, both from large companies and those that were going their own… more»
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Forty Years Hidden: 1974 Lotus Elite
Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus Cars, was an interesting fellow. Obsessed with racing, Chapman’s creations won races in everything from amateur hill climbs to Formula One. His design principle was simple: the lighter the better. Sometimes too light… more»
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Unencumbered by Technology: 1958 Morgan+4
Some folks just don’t like change. As we float along, lost in a sea of cars that now all look alike, our intrepid auto finder and all-time great reader T.J. has found for us a vehicle that spent many… more»
