Al Blatter was a Pontiac aficionado and especially had an affinity for GTOs, which would earn him the nickname, “Mr. GTO.” Over several decades, he collected dozens of cars and thousands of parts. Now that he has passed, this… more»
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Compact Muscle Project: 1974 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac’s “original” muscle car, the GTO, had an up and down decade beginning in 1964. It started life as a mid-size option on the Tempest/LeMans and sold like hotcakes through the rest of the 1960s. But rising insurance costs… more»
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Texas Barn Find: 1966 Ford F-100 Short Bed
The fourth-generation Ford F-series pickups really seem dated when compared to the next-gen bumpside truck, and that’s a good thing. I don’t mean dated as in somehow inferior, just sort of vintage and “quaint”, a word that not many… more»
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Great Patina! 1928 Chevrolet Coupe/Truck
Looking every bit the classic “barn find,” this 1928 Chevrolet coupe/truck was sent in by Barn Finds reader T.J. noting the fine patina (yes, the P-word). It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and the seller is asking $5,000…. more»
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Air-Cooled Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
In the early 1960s, if you wanted a new compact car, you could go the traditional route and buy a Ford Falcon, Chevy Nova, or Studebaker Lark, among others. All had water-cooled engines mounted in the front, like with… more»
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True Barn Find! 1951 Ford F3 Work Truck
“What will be a future classic?” Ultimately, we can never see the future, but looking into the past, we can make some educated guesses. Obviously, the cars that are designed to be classics will be classics. Your run-of-the-mill Corvettes, Prowlers,… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1949 Ford Custom V8
The 1949 Fords were the company’s first all-new post-war cars as the transition continued from wartime to consumer vehicle production. As part of the movement away from the bulky styling that dominated pre-war automobiles, the 1949 Fords won awards… more»
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Factory 396 V8! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet expanded the Impala line-up in 1961 with the Super Sport option, which added some pizzazz to the company’s best-selling car line. It became so successful that it was promoted to series status in 1964. Throughout most of the… more»
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Barn Find: 1966 International Scout 800 Sportop
As one of the most interesting models of the Scout series, this Sportop example looks like a great project and the seller calls it an actual barn find. This is a 1966 International Scout 800 Sportop, they have it… more»
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Not So Super: 1941 Buick Series 50
Well, the barn finds keep getting found and flipped. Next up is a 1941 Buick Super Series 50. Stored on blocks in a Modesto, California barn for “decades”, this non-runner is now available, here on craigslist for $2,500. Thanks… more»
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Project or Parts? 1963 Buick Riviera
From the moment I saw the First Generation Buick Riviera, I wanted one badly. The styling is breathtaking, the interior is as luxurious as you could hope to find, and the V8 under the hood offered excellent performance. However,… more»
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Uncut Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco
In 1965, Ford introduced the Bronco to compete with Jeep’s CJ-5 and International Harvester’s Scout. The company did not waltz into this market unprepared: it helped develop the Jeep during World War II. When the war ended, surplus Jeeps… more»
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4X4 Conversion: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS
This automobile has an identity crisis. Is it a car or a 4-wheel-drive mud bogger? Is it Chevy, Buick, or Pontiac because of the multiple engine changes over the years? And it needs a considerable amount of body and… more»
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Wonderfully Preserved 1971 Ford Bronco!
How is it that a 1971 Ford Bronco has survived this crazy world and its’ elements so long, yet remained so eye-catching and structurally sound? A lot of love, that’s how! With only 42K actual miles, this Bronco is… more»
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K-Code Estate Find: 1966 Ford Mustang
While buyers in 1966 could order their new Mustang with a six-cylinder engine under the hood, some craved more performance. The company offered a few V8 options, but the undisputed king was the K-Code version of the 289. This… more»
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3 Wheeled Fun Truck: 1994 Cushman 461A Truckster
When working on projects it can be a nuisance to move crates and parts across your yard. Sometimes we all think it would be useful to have another pair of hands or additional machines to help us fix our… more»
