When the Ford Mustang hit the scene in April 1964, buyers flocked in droves to dealers to get theirs. In the abbreviated so-called 1964 ½ season, only coupes and convertibles were available, with fastbacks joining the line-up in the… more»
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All In The Family: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
The R/T was the hottest incarnation of the second-generation Dodge Chargers. With a 375 hp 440 cubic inch “Magnum” V8, there was no faster Charger unless it had the famed 426 Hemi. This ’70 Charger R/T has been owned… more»
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Bubbletop Project: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
The 1961 model year marked a return to “sensible” styling for General Motors cars. The Chevrolets lost the tailfins that had symbolized the 1959-60 vehicles, yet the smoother-looking autos were less popular (production was off by 15%). The Impala… more»
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Same Owner 29 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Muscle cars were still in hot demand in 1970, though that was about to change. More than 53,600 copies of the Chevelle Super Sport were built, 84% coming with the “396” V8 while the rest had the new 454… more»
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Former Drag Car! 1957 Chevrolet 210 4-Door
Some number of the original 1955-57 “Tri-Five” Chevrolets found themselves turned into drag cars. They were fairly light vehicles that were easy to modify. Such was the case with this ’57 210 which was a racer almost from the… more»
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SS 454 Pickup! 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
From 1964 to 1987, the El Camino was a “gentleman’s pickup” version of the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle. Mechanically, it could be equipped any way you could order a Malibu, including the Super Sport option and the hot 454 cubic… more»
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Disappearing Top! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
As the 1950s wore on, U.S. automakers were on a path to make their products more “futuristic”. The 1957-59 Chryslers and their “Forward Look” styling is one example. Another is the retractable hardtop sold by Ford during those same… more»
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Buried Alive: Pair of 1957 Chevrolet Bel Airs
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 are still considered iconic more than 65 years later. While the styling is timeless (especially with the finned ‘57s), they were the first eight-cylinder cars offered by Chevy in nearly four decades…. more»
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Just Add Engine: 1959 Rambler Super
American Motors Corp. was formed in 1954 through the merger of Hudson Motor Car Co. and Nash-Kelvinator. Throughout the subsequent years, the company usually operated on a shoestring but remained viable until the end of the 1980s when Chrysler… more»
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Dusty German Classic: 1967 Porsche 911 S
Occasionally, a classic will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and we wish they could talk. Such is the case with this 1967 Porsche 911 S. It seems to have led a colorful life, but the seller offers… more»
Barn Find Garage Update: 1977 MGB Roadster
We’ve got so many projects currently going on at the Barn Finds Garage that I said no more new ones until a few have been completed. Well, Jesse drug home another derelict, but this is one that we have… more»
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VolksRabbit Kit: 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit EV
We tend to think the buzz around electric vehicles is a modern phenomenon, but the truth is, inventors and entrepreneurs have been trying to crack the code of alternative fuels for some time. To this day, we still see… more»
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SS Clone Roller: 1966 Chevrolet Malibu
Chevelles from 1969 to 1972 are easier to clone as Super Sports than the 1966 to 1968 editions because the SS was just an option in the later years. For the earlier years, the SS 396 was a series… more»
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44k Mile Survivor: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan
Chevrolet’s automobiles for 1958 were all-new, a complete change-up from the popular “Tri-Fives” of 1955-57. But they were bulky-looking cars that weren’t as futuristic as the “Forward Look” products that had emerged in 1957. So, GM began a crash… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve British Sports Car Parts Stash
Occasionally, a parts collection will emerge where the sheer scope of what is offered is breathtaking. Such is the case with this assortment of classic British sports car components. The late owner was a genuine enthusiast, and his recent… more»
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Déjà Vu: Stash of Mopar Project Cars
If you think you’ve seen some of these cars before, you may have. Some of these autos were on the market in 2018 (yep, five years!) and featured here on Barn Finds and have returned – along with some… more»
