Speed was the name of the game with U.S. auto manufacturers in the mid to late 1960s. While most of the attention was placed on the lighter, more nimble mid-size cars like the Chevelle, you could also get plenty… more»
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A Week’s Work? 1959 MG MGA
I sometimes wonder why an owner would part with a restoration project with the finish line in sight. Poor health or a pending divorce could be two reasons, but the story behind this 1959 MGA is unclear. What makes… more»
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Former Disney Ride: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
During my time with Barn Finds, I’ve had the opportunity to write about some rare and interesting vehicles. While this 1965 Mustang Convertible may not initially seem rare, its story is undeniably unusual. It is a car that has… more»
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Original 327/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
Some enthusiasts are passionate about their classic cars, but the prospect of tackling a restoration can seem overwhelming or beyond their ability. That is where cars like this 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS fill the void. There is scope for… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Are there advantages to owning an imperfect classic car rather than a pristine example? Perfection will always attract attention and positive comments, while a vehicle with a few flaws is less likely to. So far, it seems to be… more»
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1 of 66 Drop-Tops! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
The Plymouth Barracuda got a complete overhaul for 1970 and the result was a design that would deliver a 50% increase in sales over the prior year. Its Gran Coupe was introduced as the premium model for those who… more»
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It’s A Stretch! 1958 V8 Rolls-Royce
Barn Finds has readers, and commenters, from all over the world. I see comments arrive from the U.K., France, Australia, South Africa, and of course, Canada. If I’ve failed to mention other locales, a thousand pardons but these are… more»
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Made In Japan: 1982 Mitsubishi Willys Jeep
In 1953, Mitsubishi Motors of Japan agreed with Willys Corp. to build Jeep models on their home turf. Over the next 45 years, the partnership would produce more than 30 different Jeep configurations that numbered close to 200,000 copies…. more»
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Super Clean 4×4: 1987 Dodge Ram 1500 LE
This 1987 Dodge Ram 1500 LE pickup is described as a clean southern driver with only the smallest amounts of surface rust keeping it from being labeled 100 percent rust-free. The truck features a long bed with four-wheel drive… more»
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Rare Willow Mist? 1963 Buick Riviera
Just when you think every old, interesting collectible car has been scooped up by a flipper, and it’s just not possible for another to surface, ta-da! a beautiful, inaugural year 1963 Buick Riviera appears. Claimed as a 40K original… more»
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What the Heck!? 1996 Suzuki Volkswagen Bus Van?
If you’ve never heard of a Suzuki Every van, you’re probably not alone. I hadn’t heard of them until I saw this “VW Bus” here on Craigslist. According to Wikipedia, they have been produced since 1961 under the “Carry”… more»
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Surfin Bird! 1967 Pontiac Firebird
We see our fair share of GM F-Body cars here at Barn Finds, but we don’t see that many with a patina like the one of this 1967 Pontiac Firebird. Firebirds were manufactured by the Pontiac division of General… more»
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GM of Canada: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The LeMans was a Pontiac nameplate that began as a trim upgrade on the compact Tempest and stuck around as a mid-size through 1981. In 1970, Pontiac introduced the LeMans Sport as a step between the regular family-oriented LeMans… more»
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Japanese Mustang: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
The affectionate term “Japanese Mustang” is historically reserved for the first-generation Toyota Celica. This was a nod to the standard muscle cars of the era but in particular the Ford Mustang. The Celica certainly had the right proportions to… more»
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36k Documented Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Ford produced 188,899 examples of the Pinto during 1978, and you will still occasionally see them battling gamely in the cut-and-thrust that is part of the modern motoring world. While some will present well, others survive thanks to equal… more»
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Affordable Classic! 1976 Buick Skyhawk
The new owner of this 1976 Buick Skyhawk will face some choices, and some will be better than others. Although it has its share of faults, it runs and drives well. That raises the prospect that it could serve… more»
