Some classics are a triumph of style over substance. Their appearance promises much, but beneath the surface, they are automotive wimps. No such criticism could be leveled at this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II. Its huge wheels and enormous hood… more»
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Restomod 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The year 1979 was a watershed moment for American car design and a high-water mark for Pontiac. The second-generation F-body was the undisputed king of the boulevard, dripping with late-seventies swagger and featuring a dramatic, redesigned front end. Yet,… more»
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Overhead Cam Inline-6: 1965 Pontiac Tempest
The Pontiac Tempest and LeMans were upgraded to mid-size status in 1964 (as were other comparable cars in the GM fold). The Tempest was the more frugal choice, and changes in 1965 were largely related to switching from horizontal… more»
Just Add TLC: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top
Next to the coveted fastback, the most desirable of the early Ford Mustangs has to be the convertible. Sure, this one has a six-cylinder engine rather than a 289 cubic inch V8, but if you’re looking to just cruise,… more»
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Restored But Never Driven: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427
Maybe it all boils down to the number of wheeled toys a man has to play with, but I just can’t imagine restoring a C3 Corvette and letting it sit for more than 20 years without ever starting or… more»
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Worth The Gamble? 1965 Buick Skylark GS
Whether you love GM, hate GM, or are of no opinion on the matter, there’s no denying the success that they enjoyed with their 1964-1972 A-body intermediates. Spread across four of their five divisions, they were a smashing success… more»
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Pristine 1990 Cadillac Brougham… With a Digital Dash!
My neighbor has exactly this car—in black, I think—rusting away in his driveway, sitting on four flat tires, covered with dirt and sporting a peeling vinyl roof. I’m not sure what he’s saving it for, since it would be… more»
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Rare Long Roof: 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon
Talk about making a statement. Even the country club crowd back in 1958 would’ve been impressed with this station wagon: a glistening black (and chrome) 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon. It certainly had presence and didn’t blend into… more»
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Tigre Modifications: 1960 Panhard PL17
This 1960 Panhard PL17 may look like a French pastry, with its expressive aluminum trim, but it has also received an engine upgrade to Tigre specifications, which means another 8 hp on top of the 42 available in the… more»
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350/3-Speed: 1972 GMC k1500 4×4 Pickup
I am amazed at how tastes evolve. I once wouldn’t have given classic Pickups a second glance, but I now find them quite attractive. I’m unsure whether it is the versatility or the rugged dependability, but I often think… more»
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Big Visual Appeal! 1950 MG TD
I’ll admit it, most MGs don’t usually grab my attention. Sure, I’m familiar with the marque, even though I never owned one. But I did spend a bunch of time in my college years riding around in mid-sixties B’s… more»
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Rare DRM-500: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
If you had a healthy wallet or an understanding bank manager in 1992, you could park a pretty potent Chevrolet Corvette in your garage. I speak, of course, of the legendary ZR-1. However, it was possible to take even… more»
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Bluesmobile Replica! 1974 Dodge Monaco
For so many reasons, not the least of which was that it featured a 1974 Dodge Monaco that Elwood told Jake was 440-powered, The Blues Brothers was one of those films that remained on my frequent watch list for… more»
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34k Mile Beauty: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Coupe
Anytime a vintage automobile comes across our desks here at Barn Finds with the words ALL ORIGINAL appearing in caps entirely, it usually gets my adrenaline flowing enough to drop everything and check it out immediately. The issue is… more»
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All Original Cruiser: 1948 Buick Roadmaster
The Roadmaster was a Buick nameplate used on-again, off-again, dating back to the mid-thirties. The car took a short break after 1942 before reappearing in ’46 for a run that lasted just over a dozen years, then went on… more»
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Movie History: 1962 Citroën 2CV
One thing I have learned while writing for Barn Finds is that cars with a movie history attract differing views. Some readers view it as a positive trait, while others consider it to add nothing to a car’s potential… more»
