Handsome in tuxedo black set off by chrome and white wall tires, this 1977 Ford LTD 2-Door Pillared Hardtop in Franklin, Ohio spent most of its life in the care of one family. The seller describes an almost completely… more»
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No Reserve 15th Anniversary Driver: 1983 Hurst/Olds
Don’t step up to one of these at a car show and call it a Cutlass, at least not in front of the owner. That’s like going to a Yes concert and referring to Rick Wakeman as the piano… more»
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Low Miles: 1981 Porsche 924 Weissach Edition
Porsche is the king of low-production variants. The Carrera Club Sport, the 911R, the 930 LE – we’re barely scratching the surface. Many of its most valuable variants were race-prepared cars, but some were nothing more than selective trim…. more»
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Air Conditioned Big-Block: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
It is said that we can’t have it all, but this 1971 Corvette tries to deliver everything to everyone. This highly optioned classic features air conditioning for those seeking comfort, combined with the brute strength of a big-block V8… more»
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Donated Chevrolet Caprice Needs to Ride Again
It almost came to blows between a kid named Paul and me one day. This because the other boy made an enormous pronouncement about me: “You haven’t been the same since your dad bought that Caprice Estate.” He was… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
It is common for major manufacturers to turn to companies with a motorsport background to improve vehicle performance. Lotus has provided suspension tuning expertise to many companies, but Chevrolet contracted Cosworth to inject some excitement into its fairly pedestrian… more»
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Pint-Sized Woodie! 1974 Ford Pinto
Ford’s Pinto was a major player in the U.S. subcompact wars of the 1970s. Introduced in 1971, the little car would last 10 years and see a production of nearly 3.2 million units. The ’74 model year would be… more»
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The “Chagster”! 1982 Checker Marathon
Getting picked up in this 1982 Checker Marathon taxi and telling the driver to “Step on it” could render a unique car hire service experience. At first blush, it’s obvious that it’s hardly in what would be considered an… more»
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Mini-Muscle: 1977 AMC Gremlin
There seems to be a contingent of us here at Barn Finds that enjoy oddball cars. I’m among that group but point my preference toward those cars that look odd but teeter on the edge of cool. This 1977… more»
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2 of 1: Pair of 1961 Studebaker Hawks
Famed stylist Raymond Loewy did a refresh of the Starliner coupe and came up with the Hawk series beginning in 1956. For the next eight years, some variants of a Studebaker automobile would carry the Hawk name. Production of… more»
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Freshly Rebuilt V8! 1974 AMC Javelin
In 1974, two manufacturers and three brands got out of the “pony car” business. Citing a downward spiral in demand, American Motors, Plymouth, and Dodge all pulled out of the space. Usually last place in sales, the Javelin outsold… more»
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Fuel-Injected 5-Speed! 1969 Ford Mustang Grande
I have previously discussed project vehicles that have appeared on our desks at Barn Finds and how some could be prime candidates for a faithful restoration or a restomod build. This 1969 Mustang Grande treads the middle ground because… more»
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Estate Find: 1971 Bradley GT Kit Car
Kit cars have been around for a really long time, with a few of the earliest examples dating back to around the turn of the twentieth century. But it seems like the interest sort of skyrocketed in the fifties… more»
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1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula with 36,000 Original Miles!
Some people consider the Pontiac Fiero a failed experiment, while others think it was a genuinely great car. The svelte styling and drivetrain configuration promised sports car performance, but the publicity surrounding early quality issues tainted the Fiero’s reputation,… more»
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One Of Only 200! 1965 Sunbeam Venezia
Some of the discoveries that turn up here on Barn Finds continue to amaze me. Just when I think I’ve seen every automobile variation that matters (and a few that really don’t) something new comes along and puts me… more»
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1 of None – 1973 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
With insurance premiums going through the roof and emissions controls tightening up, Chrysler discontinued its 425 hp/426 cubic inch Hemi V8 in 1971. After that, the most robust power you could get in a Plymouth Barracuda was a 340… more»
