The Ford Ranchero was a “gentleman’s” pickup that was based on three types of platforms during its 23 years on the market. This edition from 1969 is pretty rough and was a parts car at one point. That is… more»
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In The Barn 42 Years! 1957 Chevrolet 210
The Tri-Five Chevies from 1955-57 have had a collector following since they became something more than just used cars. You still see them around as the original inventory was plentiful – a collective five million of them built in… more»
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396 V8: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
The Chevy Caprice was introduced in mid-1965 as a response to the success Ford was having with its new LTD. Whereas the LTD was a gussied up Galaxie 500, the Caprice was an Impala decked out like a Buick…. more»
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Barn Rescue Benz: 1949 Mercedes 170S
The first time that I spied a Mercedes 170S was many, many years ago and it was in a setting pretty similar to this example’s as-found condition. It was a 1951 model but similar overall. It immediately reminded me… more»
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Parked in 1990: 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
Two-stroke Kawasakis are coming out of the woodwork lately, why is it that all of a sudden certain vehicles seem to be hot and others don’t? Toyota Land Cruisers, Buick Grand Nationals, Sno Runners… well, the first two anyway…. more»
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Estate Sale Project: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Super Sport was added to the Chevy Impala line-up in 1961 as a low-volume performance car. The company decided to go more mainstream with the option in 1962, keeping the snazzy special SS trim but opening it up… more»
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Stored 61 Years! 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper
If I would have played the cryptocurrency market more wisely, or at all, I’d be all over this 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper and would have enough money to just drop it off at a restoration shop and have them make… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Ford Bronco
To the casual observer, it may seem that we feature plenty of First Generation Broncos at Barn Finds. That could be a fair observation, but we do so for a sound set of reasons. When Ford released the vehicle… more»
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Would You Restore This 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible?
I’ve posed a legitimate question with this 1966 Mustang GT Convertible, and it will be interesting to gauge our reader feedback. The owner located the Convertible about 2-years-ago languishing in a barn. It had occupied that spot for around… more»
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Japanese Fixer-Upper: 1968 Toyota Corona
Toyota first set up shop in California in 1957. They would make small inroads into the U.S. market until 1967 when the company introduced the Corona, a mid-size automobile on its home turf that was targeted at the tastes… more»
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Vintage Truck Project: 1955 Chevrolet Apache
General Motors’ trucks were redesigned in 1955, moving from the Advance Design platform to that of the Task Force. While GMC offered the same trucks, in the Chevy arena the light-duty trucks models were called the Apache, medium-duty units… more»
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Fiberglass Parts Car: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette barely survived past 1955, but some new styling and the availability of a V8 engine saved a car that’s still in production today. This 1957 edition was once a racer and all that remains are fiberglass… more»
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Motorhome Conversion: 1949 Flxible Clipper Bus
At one time, The Flxible Company was one of the largest transit-bus manufacturers in the U.S. And one of their mainstay products was the Clipper intercity coach, which was built between 1937-50 (with a brief hiatus during World War… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1929 Ford Model A Pickup
While it isn’t perfect, this 1929 Ford Model A Pickup presents well enough that its next owner could drive it essentially untouched to enjoy the classic motoring experience. The seller recently unearthed it in a private collection, and it… more»
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10 Years on Stands: 1996 Isuzu Trooper
It may seem strange, but trucks like the Isuzu Trooper are becoming mildly collectible. Some of you may recall, I had a 1986 Isuzu Trooper project that was profiled on these pages a few times, but I ended up… more»
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Dusty 50-Year Barn Find! 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Business Coupe
One of the most satisfying tasks that an owner can undertake when they uncover a classic barn find is to slosh away years of accumulated dust to reveal the treasure hiding beneath. For the next owner of this 1941… more»
