As time marches on we forget more of our past. New generations see an item and know little of its origin. Take for example this immaculate 1974 Avanti II for sale on craigslist in Kirkland, Washington for $26,500. Few… more»
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A Beautiful Locomotive: 1955 Chrysler 300
For many years Chrysler, stung by the sales of the Airflow, rarely took chances with styling. Engineering was always sound, but they became the safe choice for a comfortable, reliable, and somewhat bland automotive experience. By the mid-fifties that… more»
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But Why? 1930 Model A Sport Coupe
When the utilitarian Model T Ford was becoming obsolete in everyone else’s eyes, Henry Ford still took a lot of convincing. As far as he was concerned, the Model T was all that anyone would ever need (imagine Model… more»
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What is This Thing? 1956 Pontiac Superior Coach Camper
When you go to shows like the Amelia Island Concours they usually have a number of cars on the field that you have never heard of or have only seen in pictures. This 1956 Pontiac Superior Coach camper, if… more»
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Chasing the Magic: 1969 Lotus Elan
When Colin Chapman designed and built the Lotus Elan it was doubtful that he understood just how legendary these cars would become. While not especially fast in a straight line, the handling was described as otherworldly. While many people… more»
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Puts the Shag in Shaggin’: 1974 Ford Econoline 100
The 1970s were a time of mystery. Who thought that Avocado Green was a good color for major appliances? Why did CB radios become a huge fad? Who the heck thought up disco and why weren’t they punished severely? … more»
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Market Barometer: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
When Chevrolet finally put a response to the Mustang on the showroom floor, the new Camaro was an immediate success. The mild 1969 restyle was even more of a good thing. Move the clock forward to today and that… more»
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Radwood Ready Daytona: 1991 Dodge Daytona IROC
When you say IROC, a Chevy Camaro is the first car to come to mind. IROC-Z Camaros were the rage in the eighties, and everyone wanted one. Nothing, however, lasts forever. After Chevy withdrew sponsorship from the International Race… more»
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Bodyman’s Challenge: 1963 Porsche 356B
The past decade has seen a stratospheric rise in classic Porsche pricing. 356 Porsches were the first to see a spike in appreciation, with 911s following shortly afterward. 914s prices are rising now, and even early 924s are becoming… more»
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Cool Canned Ham: 1961 Century Teardrop Travel Trailer
One of the latest trends is tiny houses. With the price of a run of the mill home skyrocketing, people are beginning to question just how much house they really need. A precursor to this movement is the camper… more»
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1960 BMW R60/2 Barn Find Project
Working under the theory that Harley-Davidson isn’t the only motorcycle manufacturer with a design heritage, BMW has recently released the R 18. This motorcycle displays such BMW styling cues as a black gas tank with white pinstriping, a sloping… more»
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Not Quite Original: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
There are two types of Corvette people: those who worship at the altar of originality and those who customize the cars to make them their own. The person who cobbled together this 1964 Corvette coupe for sale on eBay… more»
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Once There Were Many: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
Accounts of people who saw the American buffalo at its height as a species scarcely could come up with the words to describe the sheer numbers of the beasts. Herds would be wider and longer than observers could see. … more»
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Mercruiser Motor Model A: 1930 Ford Coupe
Hot rods can be handcrafted works of art or an old jalopy with used parts from whatever source the builder had available. Big money isn’t always necessary. The common ingredient is ingenuity. A perfect example would be this 1930… more»
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Flathead Food Truck: 1938 Ford 1 1/2 Ton Truck
One of the more pleasant trends in the past decade has been the popularity of food trucks. These mobile kitchens have provided opportunities to talented chefs who may never be able to own their own brick-and-mortar restaurants. They usually… more»
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Ready to Ramble: 1914 Model T Ford
While the Model T Ford is widely regarded as the most influential car ever produced, and Ford produced over 15 million of them over 19 years, who in the Barn Finds audience can claim to have driven one? With… more»
