Ford treated its hot Mustang “pony car” to a styling refresh in 1967, though the car was still unmistakably a Mustang. Sales dropped by more than 20%, but that was largely due to the arrival of a plethora of… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
The De Tomaso Pantera was an unsuccessful attempt by Ford to introduce an exotic sports car to its model range. Quality control issues hampered sales, although the Pantera soldiered on for over a decade after the last vehicles rolled… more»
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In the Mustang’s Shadow: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda debuted just 17 days before the Ford Mustang in April of 1964. And got totally lost in all the furor that the popular Mustang brought with it. The genre was even named after the Mustang, aka… more»
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Flower Power? 1979 Ford Mustang
After spending five years as a subcompact with economy car roots, the Ford Mustang returned to pony car status in 1979 with the “Foxbody” platform. The platform was designed to support one kind of vehicle, including a sporty car… more»
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13 Orphan Cars: Collection of Crosleys
Crosley Motors was a small American manufacturer that produced tiny cars and related vehicles from 1939 to 1952 (except during the WWII years). Considering that so few of these machines survive today, it’s surprising that more than 80,000 were… more»
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True Barn Find: No Reserve 1984 Jaguar XJ-S
The accumulated dust tells part of the story. This 1984 Jaguar XJ-S is a genuine barn find that recently emerged from fifteen years in storage. It doesn’t run or drive, but life in a favorable climate has protected it… more»
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Three-Decade Slumber: 1969 Ford Mustang
Hidden in this garage is an extremely promising project candidate. This 1969 Ford Mustang has hibernated for thirty-five years, and while it looks tired, time has treated it surprisingly well. It is a rock-solid project candidate featuring a V8… more»
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Shed Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Chevrolet’s Impala had a record sales year in 1965, with more than one million copies finding homes in garages throughout the country. That’s a feat that’s hard to beat, so 1967’s production numbers weren’t that strong, but still solid…. more»
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Early And Cheap: 1964½ Ford Mustang Project
Because the Ford Mustang was introduced on April 17, 1964, a lot of folks have referred to the early examples as 1964 ½ models. But that was totally unofficial, as Ford titled every Mustang built before the 1966 model… more»
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Roller Project or Parts: 1970 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series was perhaps the first U.S. muscle car, arriving less than a decade before the Pontiac GTO. Chrysler added the 300 Sport Series in 1962 with less power and more doors to widen the appeal… more»
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Double Dose: Pair of 1956 Ford Fairlanes
The Fairlane nameplate arrived on full-size Fords in 1955 as a nod to Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan. The car would hold the top spot until the Galaxie arrived in 1959, and later on it would transform into a… more»
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25K Original Miles? 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Every old car has a story, I suppose, and the one around this 1964 Chevrolet Impala is it’s on and off again storage situation – more on that to follow. The real story, however, is its claim of 25K… more»
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1965 Ford Mustang Convertible Barn Find
For many barn find hunters, a dusty pony car sitting in a barn is about as good as it gets. This one is even better because it’s a convertible! It’s obviously going to need some work, but maybe if… more»
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Rock Solid Estate Find: 1949 Chrysler Windsor
For much of its 22-year life (1939 to 1960), the Windsor was subordinate to the high-end Chrysler New Yorker. While it had similar physical proportions, the Windsor used an inline-6 engine in the years following World War II. This… more»
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Worth Saving? 1969 Dodge Charger 383
Of all the cars that turn up here on Barn Finds, one of the most popular is the second-generation Dodge Charger. They were in demand when new, and today, even after 55+ years (thanks to The Dukes of Hazzard… more»
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V12 Barn Find: 1940 Lincoln Zephyr
The Lincoln-Zephyr was a pre-World War II luxury car that was offered with a V12 engine, unlike the eight-cylinder engines of many of its competitors. It was priced below the high-end Lincolns to compete with the LaSalle (Cadillac), Packard,… more»
