When I was growing up, there were two types of male kids: model car kids and model train kids. I was the former because I was a car nut at a young age. And they were cheaper and took… more»
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Sophisticated Fox: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
For an automaker to keep a model in production as long as Ford carried on with its Thunderbird, trends and shifts in the marketplace need to be closely monitored, and the vehicle needs to evolve accordingly to remain successful. … more»
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1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Sedan With 27k Miles
This 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Sedan makes it feel like Old Friends Week. That is because the seller confirms that they purchased this survivor after spotting it on Barn Finds in 2024. Little has changed since then, with only… more»
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Suicide Doors! 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau
The redesign of the 1967 Ford Thunderbird marked its most dramatic change since the shift from a 2-seater to four seats in 1958. The cars were bigger and more luxurious, and a 4-door sedan was offered for the first… more»
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59k Original Miles: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
Apart from a solitary repaint and an aftermarket stereo, this 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback could be considered a survivor with 59,000 miles on the clock. It has no rust issues, and with its minor cosmetic shortcomings addressed by… more»
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Solid Square Bird: 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
While the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette was a hard-edged two-seat sports car offering exhilarating performance, the 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible could comfortably seat four, offering a more luxurious motoring experience. If that prospect sounds enticing, our feature car deserves a… more»
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One-Owner 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Holiday Coupe
It’s always sad to buy a car from an estate, but it’s a good feeling to buy that car knowing that it will be given a good home that the previous owner would approve of. I hope that’s the… more»
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New Crate 350: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
From its paint shade to the fresh V8 occupying its engine bay, this 1969 Chevrolet El Camino features a few custom touches to improve the ownership experience. It isn’t perfect, but it is a rock-solid, driver-grade classic that will… more»
BF Exclusive: 1961 Jaguar 3.8 Mk 2 Saloon
Some classics are worth a closer look than others. Take this 1961 Jaguar 3.8 Mk 2 Saloon as a prime example. It has belonged to passionate enthusiasts of the British marque from within the same family since 1969. Naturally,… more»
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Sliding Roof: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
Despite its financial woes after the Packard merger went bust in the 1950s, Studebaker continued to try to be innovative when and where it could. One example is the Wagonaire station wagon, based on the Lark/Daytona. Its claim to… more»
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6-Cylinder Manual: 1995 Ford F-150 XLT
If you’ve ever felt like the legendary 4.9L inline-six found in the OBS Ford trucks wasn’t quite powerful enough, perhaps a 5-speed manual would make it more enticing. In terms of a virtually unkillable option, the I6 and a… more»
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Scout Builder Special: Six 1971-1978 International Scout IIs Plus Parts
Most of the time, our articles here at Barn Finds cover an individual vehicle. But Tony Primo found this listing for a collection of Scouts with parts that is being sold in a package deal. The listing can be… more»
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Uncut V8 4 Speed: 1979 International Scout II
Long before the modern Sport Utility Vehicle became a leather-lined, computer-controlled mall-crawler, SUV’s were built by a company best known for tractors and agricultural giants. When International Harvester introduced the Scout II in 1971, they didn’t just build a… more»
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Street Or Strip: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This heavily modified 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is for sale here on Hemmings.com. It is listed for $31,500 and is located in sunny Gainesville, Florida. While the second-generation F-body styling remains unmistakably intact, the original powerplant has been replaced by… more»
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All-Original 1980 Jeep CJ-5
While almost everyone relates a Jeep CJ-5 to fun, it’s not on anybody’s bingo card to relate it to good fuel mileage. Nevertheless, that’s what Jeep did in their commercials in 1980, bragging that the CJ offered “21 MPG.”… more»
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Cottage Convertible: 1991 Dodge Shadow
Is this just not the perkiest convertible you could buy right now under $5,000? The Dodge Shadow is one of America’s great, cheap summer runabouts, a vehicle segment I opine about often that simply doesn’t exist anymore. I’m no… more»
