BMW motorcycles come with a reputation. Part of that reputation is that of overwhelming quality. It is not uncommon to run across a BMW with over 100,000 miles. During the seventies and eighties, many of the motorcycles you saw… more»
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One Owner with an Inline Six: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Some cars we feature here on Barn Finds manage to live their whole lives with a single owner. In many cases, the owner is more of a caretaker. Caretakers keep cars in good condition, tend to their needs, and… more»
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Commemorating The End: 1974 John Player Norton
By 1974, the British Motorcycle industry was getting beaten both on and off the track by Japanese competitors. Just as they had come along and brought the American motorcycle industry to its knees, the British were experiencing their turn… more»
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Cross Country Road Trip: 1942 Dodge Coupe
Like all of you, I spend an inordinate amount of time daydreaming about cars and travel. One of the recurring daydreams that hopefully will one day come to life is the idea of buying an older car out… more»
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85K Miles and Road Ready: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Hemmings Motor News has long been the most influential source of information in the collector car hobby. In 2018, the magazine compiled a list of the top 100 American collector cars of all time. On that list at #77… more»
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Rare MG: 1969 MGC GT
A lot has been said about the iconic MGB on Barn Finds. While there is criticism here and there, these cars are widely acknowledged to be a solid choice for someone looking for an easy onramp to the British… more»
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Fiat Family Affair-Her Version: 1979 Fiat X1/9
About a week back, we featured the story of a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in pristine condition that was the “his” part of a pair of cars. That Fiat was in spectacular condition, and it spurred a bit of a… more»
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Better Than Ford Then and Now: 1933 Plymouth Coupe
People who are looking for a prewar car in the coupe body style almost always gravitate toward Ford products. While the Fords of the era have positive attributes such as good looks, parts availability, and club support going for… more»
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Possible Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
1957 was a significant year for the Chevrolet Corvette. After the debut of this show car gone mainstream, Corvette sales floundered to the point that cancellation made sense. However, the installation of a V-8 in 1955, a handsome restyle… more»
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No Reserve 1991 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 5-Speed
When Ford refreshed the styling for the Mustang in 1987, the company accomplished two things. First was a reversal in the slumping sales of the beloved pony car. Second, they created a car that somehow ignited a fire in… more»
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Family Affair-His Version: 1981 Fiat X1/9
Ever buy something for your significant other and decide that particular item is so nice that you need one too? If so, was it a car? Reader Pat L. has delivered to us not one but two Fiat X1/9s … more»
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Optioned Oh So Right: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbirds are an indelible part of American culture. From Suzanne Somers’ appearance in a Thunderbird in the movie “American Grafitti” to Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire” video, white ones specifically drive around in our subconscious. If… more»
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Show Car Not Race Car: 1961 Kellison J-5
Tastes change as we grow older. As car nuts, our early childhood is often influenced by the toys we play with. Take Hot Wheels for example. Many of the cars we bugged our parents mercilessly to get bore little… more»
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Tough Farm Truck: 1948 Dodge Power Wagon
Once, long ago, we were a country that built things and worked hard. In the post-World War II days, much of that hard work was in rough places. Dodge made vehicles to go in those wild places that are… more»
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Bill Mitchell Mystery Machine: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
A handful of people can claim to be the fathers of Chevrolet’s Corvette. While Zora Arkus Duntov has the most gravitas regarding that title, a good argument could be made for Bill Mitchell. As Vice President of Design for… more»
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Half Finished Creamsicle: 1960 Rambler American Wagon
With summer creeping up on us with its usual vigor, everyone needs ice cream and a summer project. The ice cream is easy to find at your local convenience store or grocery store. As for a summer project? Reader… more»
