A lot of the cars we feature on Barn Finds need work. Many of them need a lot of work, but we try to find homes for these cars because they are rare or special in some way. Perhaps… more»
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7-Up Special: 1990 Mustang Convertible
Sometimes things just don’t work out at first, but you can turn lemons into citrus flavored drinks if you try hard. In 1990, Ford worked with the soft drink company that was bottling 7 Up on a promotional deal… more»
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Its (Kinda) the Bandit: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
There are three special places and times that all true Southern boys dream about. The first is Pickett’s Charge on the last day of the Gettysburg battle. Second would be delivering moonshine in a 1940 Ford coupe on a… more»
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Why Are The Good Ones Always So Needy: 1956 Chrysler 300B
Sometimes, this job just makes me want to cry. I am always looking through the internet to find a car with some type of interesting aspect about it. Naturally, I gravitate towards my favorite cars throughout history. I’d like… more»
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Tulip Mania: 1979 Porsche 911
Do you remember “tulip mania” from your history classes in school? If you were sleeping that day, then I’ll help you. Basically, in 1637, a new type of tulip bulb hit the market, and demand rapidly outpaced supply. People… more»
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Highway Star: 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
There are two types of people in this wild, wonderful, wacky world. The first are truck owners, who are God’s chosen people. The second make up the rest of the planet, who must make occasional pleas to truck owners for assistance… more»
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Grandma’s Ride: 1971 Ford Gran Torino
One of the most frustrating dilemmas for a car enthusiast is trying to find a low mileage collectible. Every time you find a low mileage car, it is in the least desirable body style (read: four door), it always… more»
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Henry’s Lady: 1931 Ford Model A
With well over one hundred years worth of cars to choose from, the collector market tends to run in cycles. I have heard that people tend to want what was popular when they were teenagers, and that theory seems… more»
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Back To School: 1974 Porsche 914
The year was 1989. I was in high school, and I was totally nuts about sports cars. While I really wanted a new Corvette, that obviously wasn’t going to happen any time soon. Even if I could afford one,… more»
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Which Way Do We Go With This Needy 1954 Corvette?
Look carefully at the front of this car. Now, I know it looks like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man’s face from Ghostbusters, but don’t get distracted. This one is going to take some thinking on all of our parts… more»
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Caretaker Needed: 1937 Cord 812
During the chilly month of November in 1935, the country was still in the grips of the Depression. However, the love affair Americans enjoyed with automobiles had not cooled. Inside the New York Auto Show, record crowds struggled to see a… more»
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Banker’s Hot Rod: 1962 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 was a very unique automobile. The model began in 1955, and was a combination of a luxury coupe body and a hopped up Hemi engine. They became the weapon of choice for many NASCAR teams, and they… more»
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Milk Runner: 1956 Divco 374
If you haven’t been to a major car show lately, many people are now fixing up former commercial vehicles. Milk trucks are especially hot right now. What’s a milk truck you ask? Well, if you are under 45 years… more»
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Smiling Back At You: 1961 Austin Healey Sprite
Every once in a while, a car comes along that ends up being more than the sum of its parts. Take this 1961 Austin Healey Sprite being sold here on craigslist in Dayton, Tennessee for $16,500. Its engine and… more»
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Power Tour Here I Come: 1978 Cougar XR-7
Every year, my Facebook account is inundated with pictures and stories from the Hot Rod Power Tour group. If you didn’t know, the Hot Rod Power Tour is a seven day, seven city tour featuring more than 6,000 vehicles and over 100,000… more»
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Built Ford Tough With Canadian Style: 1953 Mercury P/U
Everybody loves an old truck. Long before we needed trucks with heated seats, moon roofs, and the towing power of the Kill Dozer, trucks were basic transportation and work horses. They lacked all but the basic amenities, rode rough,… more»
