On October 18, Porsche announced that the 2018 Rennsport Reunion will be held at The Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula in California. The Rennsport Reunion is a four day extravaganza of all things Porsche, including… more»
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Vindicated By Time: 1934 DeSoto Airflow Sedan
At one time, Chrysler had a very strong reputation for engineering. Nearly all of that reputation was the result of Walter Chrysler hiring three very talented engineers, and trusting them with many of the decisions that quickly catapulted Chrysler… more»
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Full Classic For $8,000: 1941 Cadillac Sixty Special
This one is one of those too good to be true, but I have to check it out anyway deals. There has to be a catch, such as a picture of a restored car to lure you in to… more»
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Luxury Cruise Missile: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
When looking for cars to write about for Barn Finds, I often find myself searching for cars that would make fine drivers for collectors on a budget. My criteria are simply that the car may need a small amount… more»
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Step Into The Light: 1961 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
From time to time, we feature a Ford Falcon here on Barn Finds, and the general consensus from the readership is that they are pretty cool cars. Built as a low cost compact, the Falcon built a fan base… more»
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George Barris Style: 1970 Cadillac Del Caballero
In the world of car customizers, the name Barris is legendary. George and Sam Barris quickly made a name for themselves in Southern California at a time when the area was waist deep in talent. Their custom cars, made… more»
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Hippies Love Biodegradables: 1969 Volkswagon Camper
Occasionally, a vehicle is tied to a time, an event, or even an era by history. While not as influential as the Beetle, the Volkswagen Van and its camper variant was as integral a part of the sixties as… more»
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Worth It Sooner Or Later: 1988 Ford Mustang LX SSP Coupe
Here at Barn Finds, we spend a lot of time writing about muscle cars. Not many people care how many four door Ford Fairlanes were equipped with 390s, but you drop a fastback 1967 Mustang with a four speed,… more»
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Form Over Function: 1954 Ford Crestliner Victoria
At one time, restoring cars was far more popular than it is now. Having gone to the Antique Automobile Club of America car show in Hershey, Pennsylvania for a number of years in the nineties, I remember seeing acre… more»
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He’s An Old Hippie: 1967 Ford Econoline 8 Door Van
In April of 1985, the Bellamy Brothers recorded a song called “Old Hippie.” It must have spoke to a lot of people, because the catchy tune ended up making it to #2 on the Billboard Country chart. Nowadays, most… more»
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Even the More Doors Are Cool: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Certain people, places, and objects immediately trigger us to think about particular eras of the past. For example, when you see an image of Marilyn Monroe, a drive-in, or a Wurlitzer jukebox, you automatically think of the 1950s. While… more»
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I’ve Seen You Before: 1969 Corvette Coupe
If you follow the classic car market, you know that there is a time and a season for everything. Some cars are hot, and some are not. Prices climb, and prices fall. Sometimes there is a glut of one… more»
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Entry Level Square Body: 1984 Chevrolet Silverado
While I usually like to write about sports cars and prewar Fords, I do have a special place in my black little heart for trucks. While I guess you could say I am a Ford truck man, having two… more»
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Fairly Fair Lady: 1968 Datsun Fairlady Convertible
As the number of people who are collecting Japanese sports cars rises, the search for restorable examples continues to turn up a number of cars that probably cannot be restored economically. As with nearly all of the manufacturers at… more»
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Meaty Bird: 1962 Ford Falcon Gasser
I have to admit that I was never fond of gassers. That is, I was never fond of them until the Southeast Gassers Association came to our local 1/8 mile track for a couple of days of racing. Trust… more»
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Down Mexico Way: 1927 Ford Model T Hot Rod
One day, a doctoral student will do a thesis on the hot rod movement. From its birth to today, this flamboyant part of car culture has gone through many different phases. All of them are interesting, and you can… more»
