Oh, this is tempting. Very tempting. I have always had a soft spot for 1955-1957 Thunderbirds. My fourth grade teacher, Ms. Pennington, had a Goldenrod Yellow 1955 Thunderbird. It was her daily driver, and, to a young car nut… more»
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All The Right Options: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
When the Ford Mustang came out in late 1964, everyone would agree it was a bases loaded home run. Chevrolet was caught with their pants down, and it took until the 1967 model year for their response to hit… more»
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California Dreaming: 1934 Ford Roadster
We have discussed the concept of patina before on Barn Finds. Nowadays, patina is basically a word used to describe a rusty wreck, a clear coated rusty wreck, or a car that is in fair condition, but the seller… more»
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Almost Better Than Walking: 1988 Yugo GV
Before you sits one of the most historical automobiles mankind has ever created. Seriously. The Yugo was an attempt by communist Yugoslavia to dazzle the American market with their prized knock off of the very forgettable Fiat 127. While… more»
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Al Bundy’s Ride: 1970 Plymouth Duster
History demonstrates that in dire times, a hero always rises. Leonidas lead the delaying action that allowed Greece to defeat the Persians. George Washington defeated the British at Yorktown to secure America’s Freedom. Winston Churchill rallied Britain to save… more»
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Two Suede Shoes: 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVilles
There is a saying that is common both in the military and disaster prepping communities concerning the importance of redundancy: “Two is one. One is none.” The idea is that you should always have two of something important is… more»
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What is Rarity? 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe
You have all heard the old adage “Don’t buy the story. Buy the car.” Well, that old adage is harder to live by since the rise of the documentation you can order for select types of cars. So many… more»
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Return on Investment: 1988 Toyota MR2
In the eighties and nineties, affordable sports cars were being produced by most manufacturers. Cars such as the Scirocco, Fiero, Capri convertible, EXP, MR2, CRX, and the Miata were all products of this time period. While many of them… more»
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The Astro Van Returns: 1984 Airstream Excella
If you are a fan of NASA, then you are likely familiar with their historical reliance on Airstream trailers and motor homes for transporting and quarantining astronauts before and after their spaceflights. After Apollo 11’s capsule splashed down, the… more»
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The One That Started It All: 1952 MGTD
Certain cars are considered milestones in automotive history. Nearly all cars produced are designed solely for transportation from point A to point B. However, some cars are more than just transportation. The Milestone Car Society (the organization has since… more»
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Some Assembly Required: Tri-Magnum Project
Way back, when dinosaurs were kings, we were a very handy nation. Without 87,000 channels on TV, other distractions occupied our time. One of the biggest distractors were do it yourself magazines, such as Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, and… more»
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Two Seats And A Halo: 1990 Buick Reatta
In the late eighties and early nineties, General Motors decided to spice up Buick showrooms by adding a “halo” car. A halo car is one designed to bring customers into the showroom. These types of cars often display some… more»
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No Screaming Chicken: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
When I was in junior high and high school, I always had a copy of a car magazine hidden under my textbook in class. I had a terminal case of car lust, but at least I was patriotic about… more»
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Don’t Hassel The Hoff: 1982 Pontiac Firebird KITT Replica
Growing up in the seventies and eighties was awesome. For a budding car nut, there were movies like Smokey and the Bandit and Cannonball Run to educate you on how to take your future driving test. On TV, you… more»
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But It’s A Fastback: 1970 Mustang Mach 1
Styling, more than any other feature, sells cars. There have been many examples of a manufacturer trying to sell a car that is reliable, easy to drive, and comfortable, but nobody wants the vehicle because it’s as ugly as… more»
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The Only Kid On The Block With One: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
If you are not already a major automobile manufacturer, you can try to become one. However, the track record for those who try is abysmal. Just ask Malcolm Bricklin and, later, John DeLorean. While the DeLorean story is well… more»
