Change was coming for the popular Ford Mustang in 1967. After selling 1.3 million units in less than three years, the car would have its first real competition that year. And, the top engine in 1966 was a 289… more»
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EV Kit Car! 1981 Bradley GT II Electric
Bradley Automotive was a 1970s manufacturer of kit cars largely based on a Volkswagen Type 1 chassis and drivetrain. The GT was perhaps its best-known product, which could be purchased as a kit or a fully assembled car. The… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
From 1968 to 1970, Chevrolet installed more than 13,600 of the 396 cubic inch V8s into the compact Nova. Offering between 350 and 375 horsepower, these were formidable muscle cars given they were much lighter (in curb weight) than… more»
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Barn Find Project: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The story of Pontiac’s vaunted GTO is an oft-told tale, so I won’t revisit it today. This will be more of a “Yikes, what happened here?” GTO story. The seller tells us, “What you see, is what you get”… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron
The Imperial became Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile in 1926. For most of its life, it was in third place in luxury car sales behind Cadillac and Lincoln. To help balance the playing field, Chrysler spun the Imperial off as its… more»
Success Story: 1961 Porsche 356 T5
We just heard from Reader Geoff R, the winner of this 1961 Porsche 356B T5 auction. The car has already made the journey from Idaho to its new home in Michigan. Geoff sent us a quick email update, and… more»
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Non-Running Project: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Collector cars can be found in some unique places. For example, this ’62 T-Bird convertible is being sold by the Salvation Army in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Surrounded by donated trinkets, housewares, and a moped or two, the Bullet Bird… more»
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Must Go Before Winter: 1950 Jaguar XK 120
Being under the gun to sell anything is hardly an enviable position, and I don’t know that assigning a sense of urgency to a vehicle sale ever actually works (especially if the car in question lingers for a few… more»
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Genuine Barn Find: 1950 Chrysler Town and Country Newport
This 1950 Chrysler Town and Country Newport seems to prove that the supply of interesting and promising barn finds isn’t drying up. It recently emerged from a Nebraska barn and hasn’t suffered unduly from its prolonged hibernation. It needs… more»
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One-Owner Garage Find: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500
The Fairlane debuted in 1955 as the top-of-the-line mainstream Ford product. Its name was taken from Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan, Fair Lane. It held Ford’s top spot until the Galaxie came along in 1959. Then in 1962, Ford… more»
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4-Speed Convertible: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2
With nearly 25,000 units sold during the 1967 production run, the Oldsmobile Cutlass with the 442 package remained a popular choice among muscle car connoisseurs, although that number climbed even higher the following year when the 4-4-2 became its… more»
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1 of 867: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevelle SS 396 became one of the most popular mid-size muscle cars in the 1960s. Demand was enough to warrant the car’s promotion to series status in 1966. About 63,000 of the hot rods were produced in 1967,… more»
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Two Owner Barn Find: 1939 DeSoto DeLuxe
The interesting thing I find about cars from the era that produced this 1939 DeSoto was the various body styles that were available. Our subject car, discovered by T.J. is a two-door touring sedan but others were available and… more»
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Parked For Years: 1940 Ford Tudor
Our greatest asset at Barn Finds is undoubtedly our readers. Without you, we simply don’t exist. You read our work, praise our success, and correct us when we make glaring mistakes. We always appreciate your input and enjoy featuring… more»
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“A True Barn Find”: 1969 Ford Bronco Pickup
The first-generation Bronco has reached a certain point of ubiquity: It’s become a popular subject for retro-styled T-shirts at the local department stores, and no wonder. With handsome and rugged looks, usable size, and common parts, it’s a no-brainer… more»
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Two-Owner, Euro-Trim Project: 1974 Lotus Elite
The Lotus Elite was brewing in Colin Chapman’s mind long before it finally hit the tarmac. By 1967, the Lotus line-up had marched upscale, that berth being occupied by the newly launched Elan +2. An almost-four-seat coupe, featuring a… more»
