We’ll get to the Mustang in a minute, but this shot begs the question “In what country is this barn located?” This shot looks more like a barn in Germany or the U.K. or anywhere European, but it’s actually… more»
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Long Forgotten: 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe
Run into the ground, and clearly forgotten and neglected for some time, this ’51 Chevy Coupe has certainly seen better days. With no information provided other than a copy and paste excerpt from Wikipedia, this heavily weathered American iron… more»
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Barn Find: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice 427
For some magical reason, hidden headlights make any car look cool. Put hidden headlights on a Yugo and people will say “Wow; I never realized how cool those Yugos are.” Anyone whose eyes don’t pounce on this car immediately… more»
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Hidden for 40 Years! 1970 LS6 Chevelle SS 454
The 1970 LS6 Chevelle SS 454 has been called “The Ultimate Muscle Car… King Of The Streets” and, regardless of brand affiliation, muscle-car fans respect its 450 HP, 500 lb-ft LS6 engine. Two of our (anonymous) readers suggested a… more»
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The Terms We Use: 1951 Ford Two Door Sedan
When you read a lot of ads and go to a lot of car shows, you begin to see the length and breadth of the word restoration. A lot of cars are labeled restored, and you just have to… more»
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15,000 Mile Work Truck: 1976 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup
While it is not uncommon to find a car with low mileage, finding a truck with low mileage is a pretty rare event. While I expect that future collectors will find a number of 1990 and later trucks with… more»
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From A To Barn Find: 1930 Model A Ford
Here at Barn Finds, we love Model A Fords. They are plentiful, simple to work on, easy to get parts for, every model looks good, and they are about the oldest vehicle commonly found that you can drive in… more»
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The Ultimate Italian Vega: 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
The Italian city of Monza has hosted a variety of international racing series since the construction of a very NASCAR-looking high-speed oval in 1922. Later a road course blended with the oval and Monza hosted the Italian Grand Prix,… more»
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High School Car: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Mach 1: 767.269 Miles Per Hour. When traveling near the speed of sound (which fluctuates based on temperature and altitude as discussed here on NASA.gov), compression dynamics exert pressure on the fuselage that affect lift and drag. This 1969… more»
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Junkman’s Itch: 1952 Ford F-3 Pickup
In one of the funniest episodes of the sitcom Sanford and Son, Grady is taking care of Lamont while Fred is out of town (The real story was that Redd Foxx was “on strike” for a higher paycheck.). While… more»
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Big Beauty: 1940 Ford One Ton Pickup
I have to admit that I am a big fan of old trucks. Furthermore, I think that anyone serious about restoring their own vehicles should begin with a truck. Their usefulness, simplicity, and rugged parts all make that first… more»
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Parked In ’89! 1977 Plymouth Road Runner
Describing a 1977 Plymouth Road Runner as a sub-model of a Volaré feels wrong, but that’s where the much-revered and feared muscle car model ended up in 1977, as evidenced in this original sales brochure on www.lov2xlr8.no showing what… more»
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Barn To Backyard: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
Many people have big dreams of discovering a barn find of their own. The idea may seem good, but sometimes the reality isn’t that pleasant. Rust, dirt, and mice droppings are not usually words associated with fun. Well, some… more»
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Unrestored or Previously Restored: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
I have to admit it. I am, at times, not a good classic car owner. Often, when life is in the way, I will leave my cars unattended for months at a time. When I find my way back,… more»
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Golden Bird: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
At first I thought this Trans Am was originally blue, but it turns out the “blue” is primer. Also, this car has been off the road for the last 15 years, but it still may be a deal. At… more»
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1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Barn Find!
Currently residing in Dallas, Texas, this 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” appears to have endured many trials before taking a 30 year leave of absence in an Oklahoma barn. The listing here on eBay includes references to both 1969… more»
