The word “project” covers a lot of ground. Sometimes it means just cleaning away decades of barn dust and awakening dormant systems. In other cases, such as this 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner convertible here on Facebook Marketplace in Selinsgrove,… more»
Barn Finds
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Stored 20 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Some of the more noticeable changes came in 1978 when rubberized bumper covers were added fore and aft. That would also be a record (or near record)… more»
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Pre-War German Build: 1938 Ford Eifel
Ford Germany (aka Ford-Werke GmbH) recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. One of its products was the Ford Eifel which was produced between 1935 and 1940. It was never imported into the U.S., and the car fell victim to the… more»
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Rare Working A/C! 1956 Lincoln Premiere
Last week I reviewed this 1954 Lincoln Capri, and initially questioned its Lincoln “uniqueness” or its potential similarity to a Mercury Monterey. Well, that thought quickly dissipated under the weight of the review. So, now, I’d like to take… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
It is sometimes said that hope springs eternal, which may be the case with the seller and this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. They believe that it could be revived in a weekend, and who am I to argue? It… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1961 Mercury Comet S-22
The original Comet hit the market in 1960 as a derivative of the Falcon compact. But it carried no Mercury badging until 1962, although sold by Mercury dealers for its first two years. Seems the Comet was intended to… more»
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1 of 1 One Owner: 1970 Ford Torino GT
The Ford Torino received a redesign in 1970, nearly replacing the Fairlane that had been the company’s mid-size offering since 1962. The GT was the sportier version, yet the slippery shape of the car didn’t catch on, and the… more»
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Olympic-Themed Survivor: 1972 Ford Maverick Sprint
From 1970 to 1977, the Ford Maverick was mostly just another econobox. When it was released in April 1969, Ford advertised that you could buy one for just $1,995. But special editions would be offered from time to time… more»
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Gasser Prospect? 1952 Henry J
Henry Kaiser and Joe Frazer founded Kaiser-Frazer immediately after WWII, producing a twinned line of fresh-looking cars for a hungry market. The Kaiser Special and the Frazer Standard were attractive sedans covering both ends of the market, but neither… more»
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Easy Drop-Top Project: 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang
And the debate continues. Was there ever a 1964 ½ Ford Mustang? Technically, no, as Ford titled all Mustangs built from early 1964 to late 1965 as 1965 models (in other words, pre-1966). But if you bought one before… more»
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1970 AMC Javelin SST 360 Project
American Motors joined the “pony car” market in 1968 with the Javelin. Because AMC was always short on funds, some of the Javelin’s underpinnings were developed from the American compact. The car ran for two generations and seven years… more»
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$800 Project: 1969 Opel Kadett B Wagon
If you were looking for a small automobile in the late 1960s and had an affinity for Buicks, your choices were satisfied by imports from Opel. General Motors had a stake in Opel (West Germany) from 1929 to 2017,… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes. If you’re seeking a gentle giant that could be restored, or potentially revived for enjoyment as a genuine survivor, this 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible deserves a close look. It ran beautifully… more»
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Rare Barn Find: 1929 Ford Model A Business Coupe
In the days before the internet, Company Reps used to drive from town to town, visiting businesses to peddle their wares. Choosing an appropriate vehicle that could carry their samples but didn’t cost a fortune to buy or run… more»
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Will It Run?: 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
This might be a good idea, or it might be a very, very bad one. On the surface, five grand for a genuine official Rolls-Royce doesn’t seem like that much money. The car in question, seen here on ebay,… more»
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Now Out Of The Barn: 1958 Cadillac Sixty-Two
When I review a car such as this 1958 Cadillac Sixty-Two, four-door hardtop, I think most often about how much things have changed over the years (and I often forget about how much time has passed). Cadillac claimed to… more»
