1974 was a pretty eventful year. The Miami Dolphins won Super Bowl VIII, Evel Knievel attempted to jump Snake River Canyon, and Richard Nixon was waist-deep in the Watergate scandal. Meanwhile, in Detroit, Dodge was punching out pickup trucks. … more»
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Warehouse Find: 1969 Buick Le Sabre Custom Convertible
For the most part, Buicks fly under the radar when it comes to collectible cars. With the exception of the legendary Buick Regal Grand National of the 1980s, Buicks of the past had a reputation for being comfortable, reliable,… more»
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Only 1,739 Miles? 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Sometimes the future doesn’t turn out to be as scary as we think it will be. Convertibles had become an endangered species by 1976, and everyone thought the end was near. Cadillac announced that the 1976 Eldorado convertible was… more»
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Twin Fin Finale: 1958 Packard Hardtop Coupe
Of all the independent automakers, Packard was the company we all wish could have made it. After decades of producing some of the finest automobiles the world has ever seen, the beleaguered company was purchased by Studebaker and suffered… more»
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Parked In The ’70s: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Bargain
At least around here, I am noticing a trend at car shows. It seems that we are seeing fewer and fewer show-stopping rare cars and more and more cars in the driver category. In a lot of ways, this… more»
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Buy the Car AND the Story: 1957 Corvette
One of the hard and fast rules of car collecting is that you buy the car not the story. What if the story is a good one and has documentation? If you are looking for a beautiful car with… more»
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Pristine Prospector: 1985 Dodge Long Bed Pickup
One of the problems we currently have in this great country is that new pickup truck prices are skyrocketing. Even at these inflated prices, finding a new pickup to purchase can be a challenge. There are alternatives if you… more»
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Tough Toyota: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
While it is hard to imagine today, Toyota’s success in the US market was hard won. Early Toyotas were as different from American cars as can be imagined. However, two things worked in the company’s favor: a gas crisis… more»
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How To Write an Ad: 1967 Dodge Power Wagon
While I enjoy writing for Barn Finds, I think I speak for all of the writers here when I tell you some ads make the job difficult. You have to type a lot to hit the word limits in… more»
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No Parts At Pep Boys: 1969 Citroen Wagon
In America, most of our knowledge of Citroens comes from the movie “National Lampoon’s European Vacation.” Chevy Chase and his family motored around Europe for part of the movie in a 1972 Citroen DS 21. At the time of… more»
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Pampered But Thirsty: 1979 Ford F150 Trailer Special
If you have a car with a real engine as God intended, then you are probably upset about gas prices. Nobody likes to pay more for the fuel that powers our daily driver and our weekend toys. Remember when… more»
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I’ll Make It Fit: 1948 Diamond T Hot Rod Pickup
The early 18th century English poet Alexander Pope once wrote that “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” This may be true, but if we modify that quote for the world of hot rod building it would read… more»
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Family Heirloom: 1954 Buick Riviera
Some cars become more than just transportation. Cars that are special to their owners and are held for a long period of time are often passed on to equally loving family members. Take for example the car you see… more»
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Rolling Icon: 1940 Indian Chief
When someone says DeLorean you automatically see the image of the famous car in your head. The same thing happens when a Porsche 911 is brought up. When it comes to two-wheeled vehicles, a mention of the maker Indian… more»
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A 20K Mile Time Machine: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In a world awash with SUVs and trucks, the personal luxury coupe has become an endangered species. Automakers sold these plush cruisers by the hundreds of thousands through mainly the seventies and eighties. Yet when this type of vehicle… more»
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Still On The Road: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster
Restoration is a word that has different meanings for different people. Some people consider getting a car back on the road as a restoration. Others feel that a full restoration means a completely rebuilt and refinished vehicle with new… more»
