The Willys-Overland CJ2A was introduced in 1945 as the first full-production CJ for civilian purchase. The CJ2A appeared visually similar to its military counterpart with a tailgate and side-mounted spare tire. However, the new model featured a few differences… more»
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Rot-Free 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
The wagons of the mid-1900s were the SUVs of today. They were the people-haulers, the cars to take the family on road trips. Once very common, they fell out of fashion and were generally used up and thrown away…. more»
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51 Years in the Barn! 1953 MG TD
After an incredible 51 years in storage, this 1953 MG TD outside Vacaville, California could make a splash on the Preservation Class tour after a modicum of cautious refurbishment. Even the bias-ply tires hold air, according to the seller!… more»
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Original V8: 1976 Ford Mustang II
It seems that the seller of this 1976 Ford Mustang II has found his little pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. He located this classic hidden away in a barn, a spot that it had occupied… more»
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14k Original Miles: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
After taking the world by storm when launched in 1955, the 1956 model year was not as successful for the Ford Thunderbird. It marked the lowest sales total during the T-Bird’s two-seater era, but at 15,631 cars, it was… more»
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Garage Find: 1971 Porsche 914
Does this 1971 Porsche 914 run or doesn’t it? The seller claims he hasn’t run it in two years, but also maintains that it will run. I realize these concepts seem to run in opposition to each other, but… more»
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Oregon Shop Stash: Citroen Safari, E-Types, and More!
As a wagon guy, it’s hard for me to resist the urge to add a vintage long roof to my fleet. The trouble is, most of the ones that appeal to me are fairly maintenance-hungry machines, from the Peugeot… more»
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Stored 34 Years: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was all-new for 1970, shedding its roots with the compact Valiant and gaining a platform it now shared with the new Dodge Challenger. Pony car buyers responded, and sales went up by 50% over 1969. Interest… more»
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Take The Challenge: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
We’ve seen some sad and sorry 1st Generation Mustang project cars over the years here at Barn Finds, and a surprising number of them have been dragged back from the brink by passionate enthusiasts. That is the sort of… more»
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All-Original 1967 Mercury Cougar with Factory A/C
It took only a couple years following the introduction of the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang for the pony car craze to explode. For 1967, there were cars to support just about every possible preference. Economical? Yep! Sporty, definitely. Straight-up… more»
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This 1970 Volvo 1800E Has Been Asleep For 25 Years
We’ve all been there, buying a car as a project, storing it in the garage and then…life gets in the way. That’s the case with this 1970 Volvo 1800E here on Craigslist in Boulder County, Colorado. The owner bought… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
One of the great attractions for buyers when they wandered into their local Ford dealership to order their shiny new 1st Generation Mustang was the enormous selection of optional extras on offer. If you look back across motoring history… more»
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Fresh Barn Find: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first-generation Ford Thunderbirds (aka T-Birds) have often been compared to the early Chevy Corvettes, but that’s not a fair comparison. Sure, they were both 2-seaters, but while the ‘Vette was considered a sports car, the T-Bird was an… more»
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First Gen Ford Broncos – Two-Pack Bundle
After 18 years in storage, these Northeastern Iowa Broncos come to market as a pair. The dark blue 1966 Ford Bronco wears a fiberglass body, hood, and fenders and the green 1974 Ford Bronco shows rust in its metal… more»
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1928 Dodge Victory Six Barn Find
Off the road since 1958, and what appears to be a Victory Six model (it’s not stated), is this 1928 Dodge sedan, built the first year that Dodge was under the control of Chrysler Corporation. It’s a barn find… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The muscle car movement was at its peak in popularity in 1970. After that, the detuning process would begin so that these cars could run on unleaded fuel and produce fewer emissions. The Chevelle SS 396 was still the… more»
