1978 was an important year in the history of Lotus: Mario Andretti won the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship in the Lotus 79. With teammate Ronnie Petersen, Lotus also won the Constructors’ Championship. To celebrate the “double,” Lotus built… more»
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Short Bed 4×4: 1995 Ford F150 XLT
Warmer weather offers a world of opportunities for those who like to tackle life in the great outdoors. Getting there can be a chore, but undertaking these activities in the comfort of this 1995 Ford F150 XLT Short Bed… more»
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Original 390: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT
This 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT is an attractive car, but the owner does admit that it would benefit from a cosmetic refresh. Its rust problems are insignificant, but it does have one flaw that will have you scratching your… more»
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50k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau
There’s no feeling quite like opening a barn and finding a classic car that is in excellent condition under a layer of dust. That’s what this 1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau represents, and it has now been transformed into a… more»
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24k Mile Survivor: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria
For 1955, Ford debuted the Fairlane as its top-of-the-line car. While the Fairlane Victoria used the regular hardtop roofline, the Crown Victoria was fitted with a B-pillared roofline with a wide stainless- steel band that “crowned” the roof. Optional,… more»
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40k Miles: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors Corporation debuted the second-generation Javelin in 1971 with a body that was slightly larger and more muscular than its predecessor. The front and rear fenders had a distinctive bulge and the interior featured a cockpit-style dashboard angled… more»
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Deluxe Hot Rod: 1932 Ford Roadster
The ad for this beautiful 1932 Ford Roadster claims it features original sheet metal, grille shell, hood, headlights, dash, and firewall! With all the reproduction parts out for these cars, hopefully, some provenance of the history is included with… more»
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Rare Turbo Diesel: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ73
The saying goes, “if you want to go into the Australian Outback, take a Land Rover. But if you want to come back again, take a Land Cruiser.” As with many 4×4 models, the Land Cruiser story begins in… more»
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LS Powered! 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
Let’s face it. Most cars produced in 1980 were slugs compared to 10 years earlier. However, Pontiac still produced a great looking car that handled great. All it needed was more power. The Pontiac engineers tried turbocharging the 301… more»
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Monkey Bike? 1983 Honda Motocompo
Back in the 1980s, Honda came up with the novel idea of making a small scooter that you could fold up and put in the trunk of your Honda car. It was seen as a way to promote their… more»
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Parked For 48 Years! 1964 Studebaker Avanti
It is a fact that the RMS Titanic sank because by the time the iceberg was spotted, the evasive maneuvers attempted by the crew were too little, too late. The same is true of Studebaker as a manufacturer. The… more»
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Police Package: 1986 Ford Mustang LX SSP
If the “Blues Brothers” were made today, you’d have to wonder whether Jake and Elwood would choose this 1986 Ford Mustang LX SSP as the new Bluesmobile. After all, the original 1974 Dodge Monaco would be getting long in… more»
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Original 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Some owners can be more protective than others when it comes to their beloved classic cars. The previous owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible has kept it parked in a storage unit since 1981. It has only emerged… more»
LS Power 6-Speed! 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
Author’s Note 4/27/2021: Two of us at Barn Finds ended up with this assignment simultaneously, so this post is not an error – just a slightly different take on a very special car. JO OK, full confession, I’m not… more»
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1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible With 2,177 Miles!
If you looked for long enough, you could possibly locate a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible with a lower odometer reading than this one. However, I wouldn’t want to hold my breath until one is found because I suspect that… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
By the time the fourth generation of the Chevelle would come out, the Malibu nameplate had taken over duties. The downsized cars would run from 1978-80 and replace the Colonnade style that had come before it. The Malibu was… more»
