The phaeton body style was one of the last vestiges of the automobile’s horse-drawn heritage. These cars were generally light, handsomely styled, had four doors, and were less costly than their convertible sedan brethren. One of the reasons for… more»
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Buick Turbo V6 Power: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car
Today we live in a world where minivans can lay down quarter-mile times that would embarrass some of the sixties’ most highly regarded muscle cars. People forget that the muscle car era went on life support in the early… more»
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Lumpy as a Can of Busted Biscuits: 1945 Dodge Truck
Some vehicles featured on Barn Finds can charitably be described as down on their luck. They may have lived a hard existence, yet somehow managed to live to see yet another new year. The mere fact that they survived… more»
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Enjoying a Second Life: 1923 Ford Model T Pickup
Between 1908 and 1927, the Ford Motor Company sold over fifteen million Model T Fords. It was the car that put Americans on the road, and the love affair that this country had for the Model T continues to… more»
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Handsome Behemoth: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
The name Eldorado has always conjured up images of gold. Cadillac had a long history of using that name on their most luxurious and expensive models in the lineup. By 1976, numerous events coincided to make the Eldorado produced… more»
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Built in California 99 Years Ago: 1926 Durant Star
William Crapo Durant was one of the most energetic and creative figures in automotive history. Credited with founding General Motors, Durant was the type that swung for the fences and either struck out spectacularly or hit bases-loaded home runs. … more»
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Handsome but Diminutive: 1938 American Bantam Roadster
One of the more endearing aspects of the automobile market in the thirties was the incredible number of choices available to consumers. There were still several independent manufacturers scraping by. They did so by exploiting niches in the market… more»
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Owned for 35 Years: 1947 Plymouth Coupe
While we all drool over fancy cars with low production numbers and drop-dead gorgeous styling, someone is out there having the time of their lives in a plain-Jane car that didn’t break the bank when it was purchased. These… more»
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Aged but Mild Hot Rod: 1936 Ford Five Window Coupe
Despite what you might see on television or the internet, not everybody has an unlimited budget and mad skills when it comes to building a hot rod. Many times a hot rod is a vehicle that has been updated… more»
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107 Years on the Same Farm: 1917 Ford Model TT Truck
One of the perks of this job is learning the back story of so many interesting vehicles. Take for example this 1917 Ford Model TT farm truck for sale on Craigslist in Great Bend, Kansas. In the ad, the… more»
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Ugly but Efficient Duckling: 1989 Peterbilt Model 372
Once vehicle designers and engineers discovered the effect that proper aerodynamics had on fuel economy, it has been a battle between form and function. A beautiful vehicle can generate tremendous sales, but a fuel-efficient one can put a lot… more»
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The Model T’s Biggest Threat: 1917 Chevrolet 490 Touring
Rivalries in the automotive world never get stronger than the age-old battle between Ford and Chevrolet. From racing to the affections of their loyal owners, these two storied American brands have been locked in combat for over a century. … more»
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Is This Our Future? 1931 Ford Model A EV Conversion
When I read the comments readers have made concerning my write-ups, a few souls are against any changes to the originality of a vehicle. Others are more lenient if someone wants to shove a different engine under the hood. … more»
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Vague and Confusing Ad: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
When Chevrolet introduced the Corvette in 1953, the company hadn’t thought out a long-term plan for the new sports car. They were simply caught up in rushing a dream car into production. That indecision almost ensured that the car… more»
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Amphibian Green Beauty: 1939 Plymouth Tudor Sedan
Innovation came in fits and starts in the early days of the automobile. However, a changing world necessitated automobile advancements that would make them more like the cars we see today than the horse-drawn vehicles they were based on. … more»
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Stunning Drop Top: 1949 Plymouth Convertible
As a recovering car collector and a writer at Barn Finds, sometimes we feature a car that leads me toward temptation and debt. Mainly debt. Yet, if I won the lottery a few weeks in a row, it would… more»
