In 1968, Ford produced an impressive 371,787 examples of its Fairlane range. Of those, a mere 3,761 were the 500 Convertible derivative. That makes our feature car one of the rarest examples of the Fairlane 500 to roll off… more»
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5.3-Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed
When I first spotted this photo of this 1968 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed sitting in a junkyard, it made me wonder how many people walked past it without affording it so much as a second glance. Fortunately, its current… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Dodge Dart GTS
When Dodge introduced its Fourth Generation Dart for the 1967 model year, it brought a fresh new look. Beneath the skin were engineering changes designed to allow it to accept larger engines. Unveiled with little fanfare late in the… more»
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Bel Air Station Wagon: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood
From 1959-61, Chevrolet gave its full-size stations wagons their own names. The Brookwood was the equivalent of the entry-level Biscayne, the Parkwood the middle-of-the-road Bel Air, and the Nomad trimmed along the levels of an Impala. This ’61 Parkwood… more»
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Package Deal: General Motors Graveyard
Have you ever wanted to have your own junkyard? Well, here’s your chance, especially if you are inclined towards 1950s/1960s General Motors products. In Concrete, Washington, the seller has amassed an assortment of GM cars and parts from the… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1975 Dodge Dart Sport 360
The Dart Sport was Dodge’s version of the Plymouth Duster fastback. It started in 1971 as the Demon, but that name was later deemed to be politically incorrect, so it became the Dart Sport in 1973. This 1975 edition… more»
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Rescued From Texas Barn: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
In the Fall of 1966, the Chevy Camaro became the first serious competitor to the insanely popular Ford Mustang “pony car.” And Chevrolet put a big dent in Ford’s sales by selling 221,000 copies of the new Camaro in… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1969 Buick Electra 225
UPDATE 03/04/2022: If there’s one character trait I admire, it’s persistence. When faced with adversity or failure, it can be easy for someone to throw their plans in the “too hard” basket and walk away. That hasn’t been the… more»
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Parked in ’55: 1933 Ford Tudor Deluxe
There is no shortage of ’30s vintage Fords in these modern times! We cover them all of the time here on Barn Finds. And while this example is not the uber collectible ’32 Duece, it is a ’33 Tudor… more»
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427 V8 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevy’s sports car, the Corvette, was redesigned for 1968, taking on the “Mako Shark” persona in its styling. The changes were well-received, and customers would buy 25% more Corvettes in 1968 than the year before. The seller’s ‘Vette is… more»
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Big Barn Find! 1940 Ford 1-Ton Truck
Trucks are tough. Face it; certain people are not dainty. Some kids break their toys, friends’ toys, great Aunt Erma’s parlor lamp, and more, not from spite or intent but simply because they fully immerse themselves in the experience… more»
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South Carolina Forest Find: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
It is the eternal question that will receive different responses from enthusiasts, depending on their point of view; How far must a classic car deteriorate before we raise the white flag and consign it to life as a parts… more»
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440 V8 Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
From a slow start in 1966-67, sales of the Dodge Charger took off with the second-generation B-body intermediates of 1968-70. The R/T was the luxury/performance model with a 440 cubic inch V8 included as standard equipment. This ’69 edition… more»
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Fixer-Upper! 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Claimed to have only 49K original miles and needing some TLC, this 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a for-real barn find and not just another old car slapped with that moniker. It appears to be in OK shape so… more»
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Only 1,714 Miles! 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Between 1938-03, more than 21 million VW Type 1s (or Beetles) were built, making it one of the most commonly seen automobiles on the planet. These cars were literally everywhere in the 1960s and 1970s because they were so… more»
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38k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
There is always a fear that the flow of amazing classics hidden in barns and sheds will eventually slow to a trickle before drying up entirely. I don’t subscribe to that line of thinking because additional vehicles will join… more»
