If you fancy yourself someone for whom The Italian Job is the movie of all movies, then what the heck are you doing not driving an original Austin Mini? The chance is right in front of you, via an… more»
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Running Postwar Car for $2,900: 1948 Studebaker Commander Sedan
Everywhere you look, from eggs to washing machines, prices are on a continual march into the stratosphere. When it is hard to take a family of four out to a fast-food restaurant, it is even harder to justify the… more»
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British Barn Find: 1959 Sunbeam Rapier
A Sunbeam Rapier, eh? Not exactly a compelling model name, at least not today, but 1959 was 65 years ago and a lot has changed – like the disappearance of Sunbeam entirely. I can truly state that I’ve never… more»
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Loaded Diesel 4×4: 1993 Dodge Power Ram W-250
When it comes to pickup trucks, there are a few models that command a following regardless of what is happening economically or in the car hobby overall. Trucks like this 1993 Dodge Power Ram W-250 with the desirable Cummins… more»
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Good Daily Driver? 1992 Jaguar XJS
The premise of using a classic car for a daily driver is one that often inspires much debate. The more sensible among us will likely cite the challenges associated with owning an older vehicle that is put through its… more»
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519 Horsepower: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout
They say that all is fair in love and war. Well, the same adage could be used in the world of street racing. While we here at Barn Finds do not, under any circumstances, advocate going out and laying… more»
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65K Mile Muscle Truck: 1999 Ford F-150 Lightning
Every once in a while, the bean counters at the major manufacturers are held at bay and the gearheads manage to run wild. At Ford, those gearheads made up something called the Special Vehicle Team. From 1993-1995 and 1999-2004,… more»
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Patina Pickup: 1963 Chevrolet C10 Stepside
Sometimes, we must experience a particular type of vehicle to appreciate what it offers. It is easy to overlook a classic due to unintended ignorance, and I was guilty of this for decades if the subject turned to Pickups… more»
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Seven-Seater: 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park
Domestic manufacturers ceased Station Wagon production years ago, citing a lack of interest from potential buyers and plummeting sales volumes. However, that was good news for current owners because those vehicles suddenly gained traction in the classic market. Not… more»
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Stored 27 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
After 10 years in production, the Chevrolet Corvette was finally redesigned. The 1963 Corvettes were new from head to toe and gained the additional name of “Sting Ray” (shortened later to Stingray). A full-time coupe would debut that year… more»
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Three Generations of Preservation: 1965 Cadillac Coupe deVille
As kids, we tend to collect dinosaur toys. Partially because kids love things that are big, powerful, totally out of the ordinary, and no longer with us. They are the stuff dreams are made of (and movies too). As… more»
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Stored For Years! 1962 Ford Thunderbird Drop-Top
Every three years during the 1950s and 1960s, the Ford Thunderbird got a redesign. And with it, sales for each tri-cycle would increase from the one before it. The decision to transform the two-seat personal luxury car to one… more»
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Drivable Older Restoration: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor
Believe it or not, probably the three most popular types of vehicles people purchase to start in our hobby are Fords. A Model T, a Model A, or a first-generation Mustang is often the initial vehicle project that a… more»
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Running V8 Project: 1975 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino was part of the Chevelle family from 1964 to 1987 when rear-wheel-drive production was discontinued. It was inspired by the Ford Ranchero, which originally beat the El Camino to the market by two years… more»
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Superior Coach Conversion: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Limo
Creating a coach built custom vehicle has roots dating way back to the early days of transportation history, with Superior opening for business in 1909 and later becoming fondly remembered more for its school buses, hearses, ambulances, or in… more»
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Immaculate AWD: 1989 BMW 325iX
All-wheel drive used to be a much more exotic offering on automobiles sold in the U.S., registering as a mere blip across most models sold in the middle 80s. Fast forward a bit and that has all changed, with… more»
