Before we go any further, I would like to publicly praise the seller of this car. When dealing with sellers, a lot of them will either provide pictures taken with a potato, photograph the car after hosing it down… more»
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Orville Redenbacher’s Ride: 1931 Ford Popcorn Wagon
Last week, I regaled you with the description of a Good Humor ice cream truck that was down on its luck, but full of potential. This week, I have something simpler to help you make a small fortune in… more»
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Unrestored or Previously Restored: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
I have to admit it. I am, at times, not a good classic car owner. Often, when life is in the way, I will leave my cars unattended for months at a time. When I find my way back,… more»
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A Southern Boy’s Dream: 2011 Wood Brothers Ford Fusion
Use your best Bill Murray/Carl Spackler the Groundskeeper voice to read this one out loud to yourself: “What an incredible Cinderella story. This unknown, comes out of nowhere to lead the pack at Daytona. He’s on his final lap. … more»
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On Life Number Eight: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7
When you start a project, it is ideal to begin with the most rust free car you can find. Rust repair isn’t easy or cheap, and repairing severe rust on unibody cars takes skill and specialized tools. Ideally, you… more»
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Guaranteed To Satisfy: 1971 Ford F-100 Ice Cream Truck
Who doesn’t love ice cream? I know I do, and I also know that the weather is often pretty warm at a lot of car shows and cruise ins. It is also common to discover that there are no… more»
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Bandit Hit The Lotto: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA Convertible
Everyone knows that the Bandit was a little flamboyant. Well, a lot flamboyant. He would go to a minister’s funeral dressed in feathers. Or so I have heard. Anyway, we also remembered that the Bandit has a love for… more»
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This Here’s Georgia Son: 1970 Chevrolet Pickup
Having family from Georgia, I can testify that pickup trucks are almost mandatory for every household in rural Georgia. While there are a number of newer trucks from the “Big 3” roaming the back roads, many of the trucks… more»
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Tomb Raider-Corvair Edition: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Coupe
Since Halloween is just a little more than one month away, I wanted to share a find with you readers that might get you into the mood. It seems that this particular car is entombed somewhere where there is… more»
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Sweet Street Sleeper: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Squire Wagon
If you are a fan of the movie “Better Off Dead,” then you remember the drag race scenes from the movie. In the first two encounters with the Japanese brothers in a 1965 Ford Falcon four door, the main… more»
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Oh, So Pretty: 1974 Chevrolet Step Side Pickup
Step side trucks are the most sought after body styles for vintage trucks, with short beds taking second place, and long beds a distant third. In addition to being visually pleasing, they are usually easier to drive due to… more»
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One Fine Ford: 1966 Ford Fairlane
My grandfather always preached to me that if I was ever looking for a collectible car of my own, never buy a car with rust. He felt that life was just too short to deal with rust during a… more»
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Mid Engine Mystery Machine: 1988 Pontiac Fiero
OK. I am going to need the help of Barn Finds readers who are Fiero experts on this one. Obviously, it is a Fiero. It is a 1988 model, and it has a V-6. The seller identifies it as… more»
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I’m Gonna Fix It Up Someday: 1936 Ford Coupe
We have all been through this before. You spot a car that interests you behind a house, or in a field, or in some other place where the elements and vermin are taking their toll on it. Upon making… more»
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Personality Goes A Long Way: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
There is something to be said for being unique. Quirky individuals such as Salvador Dali and Paul Reubens have made legendary careers on the foundation of their eccentricities. However, making a successful quirky car has always been a challenge. … more»
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How They Used To Be Found: 1968 Camaro Convertible
Some of you may have noticed that I have attended a lot of car shows and frequent local cruise ins. It is a lot of fun seeing what might turn up, or what won’t turn up. It used to… more»
