After a hugely successful run of the Model T, Ford launched the Model A in 1927 with great expectations. And the buying public responded favorably in terms of sales – until the Fall of 1929. Once the Great Depression… more»
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1961 Triumph TR3A Garage Find And More
The iconic little TR2/3/3A/3B line of sports cars reflects an earlier, simpler time in the world where “sports car” meant drafty side curtains, minimalist weather protection, wire wheels, and a love for wind in the hair and bugs in… more»
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Solid Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955-57 took the industry by storm selling just shy of five million cars in three years. They were both stylish and powerful, which has created continuous consumer interest over the past 65 years. This ’57… more»
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Restore or Parts? 1973 Dodge Charger SE
In the mid-1960s, Dodge conceived an intermediate-sized sporty car to fill a gap between the new “pony car” segment (Ford Mustang) and the “personal luxury” cruiser (Ford Thunderbird). Based on Chrysler’s B-body, they wanted to create a fastback look… more»
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20 Years in a Shed: 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
How the mighty have fallen. To think, this 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was a big-ticket purchase for the original buyer when it was new, and now it’s been sitting in the dirt in a Georgia shed for the last… more»
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Tent Find: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
It is hard to believe that this 1968 Mustang Fastback has spent the last 10-years languishing under a tent. It has survived this ordeal remarkably well and has all of the makings of a great project car. The owner… more»
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Restomod Ready? 1959 Divco Delivery Van
Every time I spy a Divco delivery van, I automatically think of the punk rock band, The Dead Milkmen. It’s a bit of an odd association but not entirely out of character – it’s hard to imagine a Divco… more»
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Story of a Field Find: Two Classic Chevrolets
Unlike so many reports here on Barn Finds, this is not a critique of a car for sale but the story of two cars that were rescued, with one of them currently undergoing a complete restoration. First is a… more»
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Big Red Discovered! Turbine Powered Ford Trailer
It’s amazing to think of how many iconic vehicles have been lost, but also how many have been re-discovered years later. The original Bullitt Mustangs are a great example of this, especially given the actual chase car and one… more»
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10 Year Garage Find: 1971 Dodge Demon Sizzler
The Demon was Dodge’s version of the Duster fastback that Plymouth introduced in 1970. A year later, Dodge joined the bandwagon using the front clip from a Dart Swinger, different taillights, and Demon graphics to distinguish between the two…. more»
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Lean-To Find: 1952 Pontiac Chieftain De Luxe
I miss Pontiac! They were a substantial marque that morphed from dowdy chrome suspendered everyday passenger cars into GM’s “Excitement” division. The ’60s and early ’70s were their days in the sun thanks to a forward-thinking GM executive named… more»
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Update: Early EV – 1968 MARS II Electric Car
UPDATE – Our own Russ Davis featured this 1968 Mars II EV last summer and it’s for sale again here on craigslist in Junction City, Oregon with a lower asking price of $5,500. Thanks to local_sheriff for sending in… more»
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67 Mile Time Capsule: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
1976 was the last year for General Motors’ full-size cars before the downsizing began. In light of fuel shortages and higher gas prices, it was inevitable that automobiles would have to become efficient. The 1976 Cadillacs were the biggest… more»
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56 Mile Garage Find! 1987 Buick Grand National
By now, many of us have seen the excellent YouTube channel developed by New York-based detailer Ammo NYC. The detailing shop has earned a reputation for not only being entrusted with multi-million dollar collections, but also for reviving long-stored… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
The third generation of the Ford T-Birds were introduced for 1961 and their shape had space age qualities about them. A big departure from the “Squarebirds” of 1958-60. The car would gain a lot of attention very quickly as… more»
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Only One in the U.S.? 1949 Fiat 1100B Cabriolet
Gray market cars have been coming into the United States for decades, but for different reasons. In the 70s and 80s, the import market was primarily driven by consumers who wanted the forbidden fruit, the high horsepower models that… more»
