At Barn Finds, we are no strangers to stalled projects, with some showing greater promise than others. This 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is a perfect example of the breed, having sat in its current form for over three decades. However,… more»
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Original 340/4-Speed: Highly-Optioned 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Originality is often the key to a high potential value with any classic, regardless of its inherent desirability. However, when the vehicle in question is a 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda loaded with factory options, the desirability ramps up a notch… more»
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Striking Paint & Trim: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am
The demise of marques like Pontiac has motivated passionate enthusiasts to strive to protect and preserve some of the brand’s more iconic models. That is true of the Second Generation Trans Am, but this 1974 example stands out from… more»
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Moldy Barn Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
Time is undoubtedly kinder to some classics than others. Take this 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback as a prime example. It would have been a magnificent beast in its prime, but it is now a sad and sorry sight. It… more»
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390 V8 Project: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Ford and Chevrolet went head-to-head, offering products comparable to one another. Such was the Galaxie 500, which was produced between 1959 and 1974, and was on a par with the Chevy Impala. The seller’s… more»
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LS5 Garage Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The Chevy Chevelle SS 396 gained a bigger brother in 1970 in the form of a 454 cubic inch V8. And two versions of that engine were offered including the LS5 which produced 360 hp. We’re told this Chevelle… more»
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Stored 35 Years! Volvo-Powered 1950 MG TD
While American cars of the late ’40s trended toward front fenders integrated into the body, Morris Garages (MG) sent the “Yanks” a classic full-fender sports car with running boards, triggering fond memories among WWII GIs who served in England…. more»
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Build Or Part Out? 1972 Chevrolet Vega
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first entry into the subcompact car market in 1971. With two million units sold over seven model years, the car made a dent in the infiltration efforts of European and Japanese imports – or did… more»
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Classic Tow Rig: 1970 International 1200
Ever watched the show CHiPs on television? The original series ran from 1977-1983 and always included numerous scenes from Southern California back in the day. While it can sometimes be cheesy, the series is great entertainment now if you… more»
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Stored 22 Years! 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon
After a period of styling excesses, Chevrolet toned down the appearance of their full-size automobiles in 1961 (no more “batwings”). The 1962s were even crisper in appearance and may be the best that Chevy had to offer that decade… more»
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Desert Baked Business Coupe: 1936 Plymouth Coupe
For those of you who have been faithful readers for a while, I am again getting back up on my soapbox concerning prewar Mopar coupes. I believe that these overbuilt but handsome coupes are one of the best choices… more»
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V-8 60 Equipped from the Factory: 1938 Ford 3/4 ton
While we tend to view trucks as transportation first and tools second, before World War II it was the other way around. Trucks were spartan, utilitarian, and built primarily for hard work. Thus, good survivors are hard to find. … more»
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22k-Mile Survivor: 1980 Ford Pinto
The Pinto was Ford’s first U.S.-built subcompact and found more than three million buyers in its 10-year lifespan. It was a rather conventional little machine, with rear-wheel-drive and a low-price tag. By 1980, when the seller’s car was built,… more»
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56K Mile Barn Find: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
The Pontiac Fiero has long been a model that many enthusiasts feel some pity for, as this was a concept with great potential unfortunately done in by the bean counters at GM. The first few editions of the car… more»
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One Of A Kind Project: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
It is “a one-of-a-kind project car.” That much is clear. The midnight black cruiser started life as a front-wheel-drive 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, an innovative design in anyone’s book. From there, its owner got the customizing bug, chopped the roof,… more»
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Barn Find Flathead: 1935 Ford Series 48 Tudor
I got a chuckle from the seller’s opening line for this 1935 Ford Series 48 Tudor which states, “A true barn find. This car was bought from the defendants of the original buyers from a southern Colorado ranch“. I… more»
