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»
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An Almost Untouched Beauty: 1972 Corvette
For some reason, original condition 1968-1972 chrome bumper Corvettes have started to show up in the classifieds lately. Just when you thought that most of them were restored and cocooned away in heated garages, or returning to Earth under… more»
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Late Corvette Summer: 1972 Custom Corvette
When I was a kid, I thought that Corvettes were, by far, the most awesome cars God had ever allowed to roam the highways. I loved to read anything that I could about them, and sent away for catalogs… more»
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Even Garaged Ones Rust: 1966 Ford Mustang
When we do a Mustang write up here at Barn Finds, the word rust comes up every single time. Floor pans, torque boxes, quarter panels, fenders, and on and on. You name the parts, and they likely rust on… more»
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Soon To Be Rising Sun: 1987 Toyota Celica Convertible
It is often hard to figure out what types of cars will be collectible. Of course, cars with high horsepower, sports cars, convertibles, and generally those that were hits in their day are pretty sure bets. However, predictions are… more»
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They Like Jerry Lewis Movies: 1975 Citroen 2CV
While we often question French practices, such as eating snails and wearing those silly looking beret hats (Rusty!), you have to give them credit for not being afraid to go their own way. They have been a good friend… more»
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The Best Toyota: 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo
Toyota isn’t exactly known as a company that stirs up raw passion in car enthusiasts hearts. Camrys are fine family cars, and some of them are even pretty fast. However, let’s face facts. You don’t find kids drawing Camrys… more»
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Highly Valued Ranch: 1959 Ford Wagon
Well, this is one of those cars you just don’t see every day. As most of you know, station wagons were once very popular. While most ended up as kid and grocery haulers, some wagons were used for other… more»
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Coal Black In Coal Country: 1931 Ford Model A
If you are like me, you just can’t help but wonder what is in those barns, sheds, and warehouses you see when traveling through rural areas. My rabid mind conjures up dusty Duesenbergs, lost Shelby Cobras, and abandoned big… more»
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Greenhouse Effect: Big Block 1969 Camaro
Like some low rent home science experiment gone totally awry, covering this car with a tarp during storage was a really bad idea. Tarps hold in moisture, plastic ones more so than canvas, and they create a greenhouse effect… more»
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Love Is Blind: 1930 Ford Blind Back
It is hard not to fall in love with Model A Fords. Every model, from the two door sedans to the phaetons, are well proportioned, attractive, and as American as flappers and Prohibition. For car lovers, they represent one… more»
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375 Horsepower Barn Find: 1968 Camaro SS 396
Update 10/18/17 – I’ve heard from the seller and they sent over photos to verify that this Camaro is in fact an L78 SS 396! They also clarified what the switch on the shifter is and it is a line… more»
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Solid Axle Apology: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
I have to admit that I make mistakes from time to time. Yes, it is true. Not lying one bit. One of my latest bonehead moves was calling a C1 Corvette (1953-1962) a straight axle Corvette in a story. … more»
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Banana With No Spots: 1969 Mercury Montego MX
I am not sure why we are seeing so many nice cars lately. Perhaps winter is coming, and a number of people are selling so they can purchase a new project to keep them in the garage and away… more»
