Sometimes we feature collectible cars that are rare and desirable, but just too far gone to save. The good news is that technology is progressing to a point that these considerations may end up a thing of the past. … more»
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Well Preserved: 1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
In today’s world, many of the pickup trucks sold are higher end models. Features such as heated seats, leather interior, and incredible sound systems are almost must haves to today’s truck buyer. This was not the case a few… more»
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Gear Jammer: 1956 Diamond T Cab-Over
Do you know what a gearjammer is? How about Red Sovine? Ever seen the movie Convoy? Who was the Snowman? All of these are references to one of the most American professions ever: the truck driver. During the sxties… more»
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Nicest Barn Find Ever: 1970 Triumph TR6
Captain Obvious could tell you that with a website named Barn Finds, we see a lot of barn finds around here. Some are the genuine real deal with decades of authentic dust and debris, and others are sprinkled with… more»
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Lipstick Red Pretty Woman: 1993 Lotus Esprit
In many instances, car buffs remember the cars in movies more than anything else. Take for example the Bullit Mustang, Bandit’s Trans Am, and Eleanor in “Gone in Sixty Seconds.” While the silver Lotus Esprit in “Pretty Woman” wasn’t… more»
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Nice Grill: 1957 Triumph TR3
I have to admit that I am a traditionalist. I hate to see an original car butchered up to become a hot rod or some monstrosity of a custom. Or, worst of all, butchered up and abandoned when the… more»
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Finishing Someone’s Project: 1938 Plymouth Tudor
One of the tragedies of the classic car world is the number of unfinished project cars that are languishing in garages, sheds, and under the dreaded blue tarp. Enthusiasm for a new project usually wanes after the work becomes… more»
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Dry Climate Patina: 1964 Chrysler Newport
As someone who has spent his life in two states that measure their annual yearly rainfall in fathoms, I am always fascinated with cars from arid regions. While we deal with rust holes that a Peterbilt can do a… more»
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Car Lot Oddity: 1974 Saab Sonett III
Saabs have always been known for their handling in winter weather. Being from Sweden, a region not known for its cactuses has its advantages when it comes to engineering a vehicle that performs in the snow. In the sixties… more»
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Seeing the Elephant: 1915 Ford Model T
Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt like you had briefly stepped back in time? Before you write to Barn Finds suggesting they send me to the nearest padded room for “therapy,” just hear me out. Being… more»
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Selling for a Friend: 1956 Continental Mark II
Regrettably, the collector car hobby is filled with scams and shady dealing. Every deal has to be done with caution and skepticism. Do the words “selling for a friend” cause the hair on the back of your neck to… more»
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A Brit with Oomph: 1972 Triumph TR6
In an automobile market long, long ago and not so far away, British roadsters were among the choices available for Americans with sports car desires. Within these usually small, light, and agile drop tops was an outlier. The Triumph… more»
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Modern Day Hooverville: 1984 Dodge Camper Van
Anyone who has graduated from tent camping to something with actual hard walls knows that your level of luxury has gone up exponentially. However, imagine if these walls were not a temporary escape from your day to day life… more»
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How Much is Too Much? 1970 Saab Sonnet
Rare cars always have a better chance at being restored, as there is usually a better return on the restorer’s investment. That statement can be translated into the following: a restorer will be able to sell a rarer car… more»
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Rallying On the Roof: 1968 Saab 96
Some people can do great things when given little, and Saab’s ace rally driver Eric Carlsson certainly did just that. Carlsson took underpowered Saab sedans, like this 1968 Saab 96 for sale on craigslist in Fort Mill, South Carolina,… more»
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Helmets Are For Sissies: Chrysler Sno Runner
As a child of the seventies and eighties, I often feel that kids of this generation will never experience the fun, freedom, and danger around every corner that children of my era enjoyed. Seeing motorized toys like this Chrysler… more»
