If you didn’t know already, there are two brothers that roam the mountains and plains of Canada looking for old Ford and Mercury trucks. They purchase these relics and get them repatriated back to the good old US of… more»
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Vintage Vette Custom: 1969 Corvette Convertible
In the seventies, custom cars were all the rage. Hot Rod Magazine was in its prime, George Barris was a legitimate celebrity, and the World of Wheels coming to your town was like having a second Christmas. Of all… more»
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Four Door Time Capsule: 1963 Chevrolet Nova
In the hierarchy of collectible cars, four doors are the Rodney Dangerfield of vehicles. No respect at all. That is sad, because four doors are still sensible transportation for families entering the hobby. There are a lot of kids… more»
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Ready For Harvest: 1946 International Harvester
It really is a shame that hobbyists don’t seem to take advantage of the bargains that are out there in vintage medium and heavy duty trucks. To be honest, trucks deemed heavy duty back then probably wouldn’t even be… more»
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Last Gasp For Performance: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 455
For many addicted to muscle cars, the seventies were shaping up to be the worst kind of withdrawal. Horsepower had become a dirty word, insurance companies were becoming hostile to customers with certain cars, and safety mandates were… more»
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Rugged Good Looks: 1940 Ford Pickup
If you read my write-ups, then you know I really like prewar Fords, both the cars and the trucks. Given the choice, my first instinct is to keep them as original as possible. Safety modifications, such as 12 volt… more»
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Pretty As A Picture: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville
Are you sitting down? Good. You will need to be when you hear this. The seller of this car has put it on the market because his wife wants him to buy a four door. Evidently his wife doesn’t… more»
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No More Mr. Nice Guy: 1974 MGB
When we write stories about MGBs, the comments section often takes on the look of a small scale war between the American car loyalists and the ever on the defense Anglophiles. Cries of too slow and pictures of Lucas… more»
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Big Brake Vette In Triple Black: 1961 Corvette
The option sheet has been long on Corvettes since 1956. While the 1953 was sold with no options, and the 1954-55 Corvettes reluctantly offered a few different colors, the option list became part of the Corvette culture soon thereafter. … more»
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The Best Halloween Plan: 1963 Plymouth Belvedere
Some people, believe it or not, may read Barn Finds and doubt my plans. However, I believe I have the best plans! Huge plans! Great plans that the American people will love! See, I think I have found the… more»
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300 Antique Cars Total, All $1200 And Under
Long ago and far away, one of the first steps to completing a restoration was finding a parts car. Sometimes a restorer bought a parts car and put it out back for the purpose of combining the best pieces… more»
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Getting Over Bataan: 1971 Datsun 521 Pickup
What’s a Datsun? Well, for you younger readers, it was one of the first Japanese car companies to successfully market cars in the United States. Along with Toyota, and to a lesser extent Mazda, Honda, and Subaru, these companies… more»
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The Terms We Use: 1951 Ford Two Door Sedan
When you read a lot of ads and go to a lot of car shows, you begin to see the length and breadth of the word restoration. A lot of cars are labeled restored, and you just have to… more»
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It Came From Lake Toxaway: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
Since it is the month that ends with All Hallow’s Eve, I wanted to give you a glimpse of a story so horrible that you will wonder how God could be so cruel. Our story begins with a little… more»
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15,000 Mile Work Truck: 1976 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup
While it is not uncommon to find a car with low mileage, finding a truck with low mileage is a pretty rare event. While I expect that future collectors will find a number of 1990 and later trucks with… more»
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Wife Says Go, Kitty Says No: 1951 MGTD
OK. Sit down and take a look at this scary scenario. A guy buys a classic car without first running it by the significant other, then he gets the cold shoulder for a while. Usually it will blow over,… more»
