For some reason, a 1957 Chevy seems like a popular choice when it comes to building a “shorty” – a car that’s had its midsection taken out. That creates a shorter wheelbase that eliminates seating capacity for rear passengers…. more»
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Survivor From Japan: 1967 Toyota Corona
The Corona was a long-running Toyota product in Japan, from 1967 to 2001. It had a briefer run in the U.S. though it was named Road Test Import Car of the Year in 1969. It was followed by the… more»
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Running Project Truck: 1986 Chevrolet C-10
The Chevrolet C-10 is about as perfect as it gets for a starter project truck. You can still buy a ratty one without serious rust for reasonable money, and while they are clearly no longer as cheap as they… more»
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Ready To Cruise: 1972 Olds Cutlass Supreme Convertible
Cutlasses, Cutlasses, everywhere. We wrote up a very nice cream-colored convertible 1971 last week. Now here’s another, very similar. That one was in California. This one’s in sunny Florida, Lake Worth, to be precise. It’s available on ebay with… more»
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Tip Top Shape: 1997 Lincoln Town Car Hearse
Old hearses and ambulances will pop up from time to time here on Barn Finds and most are tired or used up. Seldom are they in the kind of condition as this ’97 Lincoln conversion presents. So it begs… more»
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California Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
When an enthusiast searches for an original classic or a rust-free project car, drier states like Nevada, Arizona, and California are prime locations. Vehicles from those regions may have baked paint and interior trim, but they’ve generally escaped the… more»
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396 and Triple Black: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
Some minor cosmetic changes resulted in a great-looking Caprice for the ’68 model year. The tail lights were redesigned and became incorporated into the rear bumper, plus the front grille was modified with optional headlight covers becoming available. At… more»
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455 Four-Speed! 1973 Buick Century Gran Sport
A black-out grille and tail panel, subtle badges and “Gran Sport” lettering on the flanks mark the only visual cues that this Buick might be something special. The 1973 Buick Century Gran Sport in Birmingham, Alabama comes loaded for… more»
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Group 2 Body Kit: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii
This 1972 BMW 2002 Tii has a few things going for it if you want a project. The 2002 is obviously sought after in Tii specifications, but this one is also claimed to be a very early production model,… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
There’s no denying that by the time this 1966 Corvette Coupe rolled off the showroom floor, the badge had sealed its performance credentials. Potential buyers faced an enormous selection of options to significantly increase the car’s potential, although some… more»
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Mustang Dry Run: 1963 ½ Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
In many circles, the Falcon Futura Sprint is considered the forerunner to the Ford Mustang. A V8 engine became available in the Falcon for the first-time mid-year and is considered a 1963 ½ model. Like the so-called 1964 ½… more»
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Plastic-Wrapped Seats: 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
It is possible that I’m the odd man out because I think that 1958 Edsels are the best looking of the doomed brand’s offerings. The company tried to tone down the unique and divisive horse-collar grille the following year,… more»
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Gypsy Replica? 1988 Suzuki Samurai 4X4
This vehicle is a bit of an enigma. In 1981, India established Maruti Udyog Limited, in partnership with Suzuki, to import Japanese cars to India. The populace was yearning for reliable, cheap transportation, and Suzuki wanted to avoid India’s… more»
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One of 1,055: 1973 Porsche 911E Targa
When you repaint a car in something other than its original color, you run the risk of alienating a wide swath of potential buyers. In the case of this rare 1973 Porsche 911E Targa, it may have actually been… more»
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Indian Red Driver: 1960 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1960 Volkswagen Beetle is said to wear a rare paint code known as Indian Red, which the seller claims was only sold in 1960. The color itself is quite attractive, slotting in between in-your-face signal red and some… more»
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Stored 42 Years: 1970 Plymouth GTX
The GTX was the luxury counterpart of the successful budget Plymouth Road Runner. It was only produced for five years after which it was rolled up as a RR option. Standard equipment was a 440 cubic inch V8 with… more»
