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»
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From A To Barn Find: 1930 Model A Ford
Here at Barn Finds, we love Model A Fords. They are plentiful, simple to work on, easy to get parts for, every model looks good, and they are about the oldest vehicle commonly found that you can drive in… more»
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Have It Your Way: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
It is often lamented on these pages that cars became less desirable as the seventies wore on. Emissions controls and ever evolving safety standards went a long way towards moving Detroit from the Steppenwolf style, fire breathing, horsepower laden… more»
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1,400 Miles From New: 1976 MGB
In times long past, British car manufacturers had a presence in the United States. While they never challenged Detroit for dominance of the market, they did a good job of filling niches in the market that Detroit likely found… more»
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Junkman’s Itch: 1952 Ford F-3 Pickup
In one of the funniest episodes of the sitcom Sanford and Son, Grady is taking care of Lamont while Fred is out of town (The real story was that Redd Foxx was “on strike” for a higher paycheck.). While… more»
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Big Beauty: 1940 Ford One Ton Pickup
I have to admit that I am a big fan of old trucks. Furthermore, I think that anyone serious about restoring their own vehicles should begin with a truck. Their usefulness, simplicity, and rugged parts all make that first… more»
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When Indy Pace Cars Mattered: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Indy Pace Car
For many of us, watching the annual Indianapolis 500 has been a ritual. As the race grew in popularity from its inception, more and more people took time out of their lives to listen to, watch on television, and,… more»
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Win On Sunday, Sell On Monday: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Win on Sunday, sell on Monday. That has always been the justification for automakers to enter the rough and tumble world of racing. Everyone loves a winner, and the free advertising generated by a big win almost always paid… more»
