One of the drawbacks of modern vehicles is that nearly everything is controlled by computer. These onboard computers evidently now need regular software updates. Even if you own your vehicle outright, the manufacturer can charge you for updates, as… more»
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An Iconic Shape In Many Forms: 1947 Flxible Bus
There are a few vehicles that earn icon status just on their shape alone. For example, Cord 810/812s, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertibles, and 1964-1965 Ford Mustangs are vehicle images that are imprinted into the American experience. Postwar Flxible… more»
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Brezhnev’s Road Rocket: 1973 Citroen SM
As nonsensical as it seems, many of us who lived through the Cold War miss some aspects of it. We had basically one enemy, and the good guy and bad guy roles were clearly defined in contrast to our… more»
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What Do We Do With It? 1936 Buick Shriner’s Parade Car
Let’s have a contest. The winner gets to be crowned King of Barn Finds for a whole day. All day long! How do you win? It is easy. Everyone gets unlimited chances to enter in the comments. Just tell… more»
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Garage Kept and 58K Miles: 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger
Ever pass by a garage and wonder what is in it? Most garages are probably packed to the rafters with stuff that wouldn’t sell at your aunt’s garage sale and various other things that are too nice to throw… more»
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Rare Bumblebee: 1974 Porsche 914 Can Am Limited Edition
The rising tide that has lifted vintage Porsche prices into the stratosphere has had a large effect on the Porsche 914 market. These once maligned little sports cars are now fetching real money for good examples. That is, if… more»
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Retro Before It Was a Thing: 1969 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
For decades, Harley-Davidson has marketed their motorcycles with the company’s history as their selling point. While the new lines have strayed from that well-worn path a bit, it is nostalgia that plays an oversized role in the company’s offerings. … more»
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Blasphemous Shop Truck: 1957 Ford F-100
We have all seen the T-shirts and memes with Henry Ford’s disapproving mug staring down at us with some disapproving line about putting a Chevrolet engine in a Ford. While Henry passed on long before this became a thing… more»
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Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes? 1929 Nash Cabriolet
In 1985, George Jones released his 45th album, titled “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes.” The album’s name was also the name of the hit song and video from that record, which asks the listener who is going to replace… more»
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British Invasion: 1959 Triumph Bonneville
The cultural exchange between the United States and Great Britain during the unpleasantness of World War II caused seismic shifts in both the automobile world and, later, in the world of motorcyclists. That long term exposure to all things… more»
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Kickstart Only, Magneto Fired: 1969 Harley-Davidson Sportster
I’ve lately been tossing around the idea of getting a motorcycle after a 27-year drought. Like cars, motorcycles have become amazingly feature filled and, dare I say it, luxurious. While you can still by a standard, decked out cruisers… more»
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New Caretaker Needed: 1937 Cadillac Town Car
I am sure you have all heard some variation of the idea that we are not owners of historical vehicles. We are just caretakers of these items. This does make sense for well-made durable goods. Automobiles on the CCCA… more»
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Used Car Lot Packardbaker: 1958 Packard Wagon
Sometimes the end of life is beautiful. Other times, fate deals a rather grim hand. For the once stately Packard marque, the end was ugly and totally lacking in the dignity that the brand deserved. Now, one of the… more»
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Rare Classic On Craigslist: 1953 Buick Skylark
Every marque has its special cars that collectors covet above all others. One of Buick’s most collectible cars was the 1953 Skylark. Amazingly, one of these limited production Buicks built to celebrate Buick’s 50th anniversary has emerged from, you… more»
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Dusty Survivor: 1947 DeSoto Coupe
Looking at the number of comments that each type of car gets here on Barn Finds yields some surprising results. Some of our most commented on finds are cars with low financial entry points that are what could be… more»
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Rust Free Italian Beauty: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint
Have you ever noticed that car collectors usually stick to one nationality of cars? While some cars blur the lines, Japanese cars are usually very different than American cars, German cars are vastly unlike English cars, and Italian cars… more»
