In the Fall of 1960, a new television show premiered called Route 66. It was about two guys on a mission to “discover themselves” and they did that by touring the country in a spanking new Chevy Corvette. One… more»
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Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
The Mustang debuted at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964 and sold like hot cakes for the next several years. At first, only coupes and convertibles were offered, but the fastback joined the lineup when the full… more»
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Numbers Matching! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was reborn in 1970, finally shedding its six-year heritage with the Valiant compact. The new E-body platform was exclusive to the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though they shared no sheet metal. Sales increased… more»
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Solid Roller: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
The Satellite was Plymouth’s mid-size entry between 1965-74, starting as an upscale Belvedere before becoming a series of its own. During the car’s third-generation (1971-74), the Sebring Plus would be its high-end model before being replaced by the Chrysler… more»
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67k Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1974 model year was a dismal one for the U.S. auto industry given the growing impact of the OPEC oil embargo on thirsty car sales. Yet, the Chevy Corvette bucked that trend and saw an increase in production… more»
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Bookmobile Project! 1975 Hendrickson FC305
Founded in 1913, Hendrickson International today focuses on producing suspensions for the heavy-duty truck market. But prior to 1985, they were in the truck manufacturing business, which is where we believe the roots of this 1975 FC305 lie. Developed… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Except for the Nomad sport wagon, perhaps the most desirable Tri-Five Chevrolet is the Bel Air convertible. This 1955 edition saw a production of more than 42,000 copies, yet how often do you see one on the road today?… more»
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1 of 772: 1974 Bricklin SV-1
The Bricklin SV-1 was a 2-seat sports car built in 1974 and 1975. Its claim to fame was its gull-wing doors and composite bodywork of color-impregnated acrylic resin bonded to fiberglass (which was not foolproof). Manufactured in Canada, only… more»
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Just Out of Storage: 1957 Chevrolet 210
This 1957 Chevrolet was cast aside about 15 years ago. That’s when it was last running, and we don’t know if it went into retirement due to mechanical issues or just a lack of interest. But its last owner… more»
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Estate Sale: 1962 Morgan Plus 4 Drophead
It was already apparent by 1962 that the Morgan Motor Company was not going to change for the sake of change! With styling that had remained largely unchanged since adding a fourth wheel to the car before World War… more»
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1964 International Scout 80 Barn Find
Yesterday I had the privilege of taking a ’72 Scout out on a test drive. It was a memorable experience and I was even tempted to buy that rusty old rig. It was a beater but was so full… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
Every classic car has a story to tell, although some are sadder than others. Take this 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” as a prime example. Until recently, it had been part of the same family since Day 1. However,… more»
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Prancing Horse Barn Find: 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSI
This 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSI incredibly sat in what looks like a fairly unsophisticated storage arrangement long enough to accumulate a thick coating of dust, proving that barn finds are everywhere if you know where to look. The seller’s… more»
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Stored For 30 Years: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Writing for Barn Finds involves having an unwavering passion for classic machinery of all types. Regular readers will know that I possess this quality, but few will be aware that my second love is for the silver screen. That… more»
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9 Mile 1987 Buick GNX Barn Find!
I’m not sure how there can be so many ultra-low mileage Buick Grand Nationals out there, but another has just been extracted from a barn! This one has just 9 miles and is the very desirable GNX model. We’ve… more»
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Make An Offer! 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
It seems that even the roughest and rustiest First Generation Mustang project car can command a high price. However, sometimes one will pop out of the woodwork that will cause people to sit up and take notice. This 1966… more»
