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»
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Prehistoric Brodozer: 1962 Mack B-61
I had the privilege of partaking in the second weekend of the Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run last weekend. There are two huge rod runs each year, and each of them spans two weekends. The first is usually populated… more»
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Unmolested Mullet Machine: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
For folks of my generation, IROC Camaros, Mustang GTs and Corvettes were the most coveted rides of all. While Camaros occasionally become objects of ridicule on account of some of their owners and their sometimes objectionable ways, they are… more»
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Vineyard Van Go: 1965 Ford Econoline
I have to admit it. I really don’t like vans very much. I’d like to give you a reasoned reason why, but I think it stems from childhood trauma. My father had a 1973 Econoline van in ratty condition,… more»
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Hatchery Hauler: 1934 Ford Panel Delivery
Every once in a while the collector car world will surprise you. A lost Bugatti will turn up, a lost race car will be found in a shed, and, most recently, the lost Bullitt Mustang was found rusting away… more»
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A Return To My Youth: 1980 Dodge Mirada CMX
We all have personal connections to cars in our past, and the 1980-1983 Chrysler Cordoba/Dodge Mirada twins figured large in my early driving misadventures. Built by the Chrysler Corporation as a downsized version (I am not kidding here.) of… more»
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Dark Bronze Bombshell: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
The C-3 Corvettes took a heck of a ride from introduction in 1968 through the conclusion of the model run in 1982. In the beginning, the Corvette was pretty much a rip snorting animal. While some lower horsepower vehicles… more»
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Rough But Rare: 1971 Chevrolet K10 Stepside 4×4
I know this one is rough. Not as rough as some of the junkyard rejects that I occasionally wax poetically about, but this one has what even Helen Keller could see as patina. However, there is a lot of… more»
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Another Potential Good Deal: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe
There must be something in the water today. Or, maybe it is the water from what is left of Irma that has been pounding our area for the past two days. During this deluge, I have been working tirelessly… more»
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There Must Be A Catch: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible
I am just going to start with the price on this one: $3500. Yes, a convertible Corvair that looks to be in fairly good condition for just $3500. While Corvairs are an acquired taste, and their prices trend lower… more»
