The Great Plains conjures up so many mental images, from great sweeping prairies and farm fields to small family farms. That region has to still be loaded with old pickups lying around in barns or in fields waiting for… more»
Project Cars
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Leopard Skin Print: Custom 1994 Dodge Viper
One of the best ways to get into a car that is listed for a discount is to buy one that’s been modified. Of course, it’s a slippery slope in terms of how modified the vehicle in question is… more»
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6-Speed Flood Project: 2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
Here’s a project car opportunity that introduces all sorts of questions: the 996 chassis continues disrupt relationships, automotive forums, and car gatherings. Is it a good car? Is it a ticking time bomb? The debate rages on, and sadly,… more»
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Hemi-Powered: 1924 Ford T-Bucket
It feels like Hot Rod week at Barn Finds, with our feature car the second such vehicle to appear on our pages in under a day. While the previous vehicle was an old-school Ford Roaster, this is a 1924… more»
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Driver Quality Pony: 1969 AMC Javelin
American Motors jumped into the “pony car” market in 1968, three years after the Ford Mustang set the industry on its ear. Typical of most AMC cars, the Javelin wasn’t guilty of putting a dent in the output of… more»
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Major Restoration: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1964 Coupe demonstrates the ongoing popularity of Chevrolet’s C2 Corvette. It requires a restoration that will involve dismantling the car to the last nut and bolt, although it seems there are people willing to tackle this build. It… more»
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Luxury Project: 1956 Continental Mark II
The Continental Mark II was an exercise in excellence by the Ford Motor Company with a stated aim of producing the world’s best luxury car. The company certainly left no stone unturned in its quest for perfection, but the… more»
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Same Owner 21 Years: 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The LeMans Sport was introduced in 1970, something of a cross between the standard LeMans and the muscular GTO. Perhaps that was to appease profit-oriented insurance companies who had become aware of what the GTO was (as a separate… more»
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Worth Fixing? Cheap 1968 Mercury Cougar
Several competitors arrived in 1967 to battle the Ford Mustang in the new “pony car” market. One of them was the Mercury Cougar, a more upscale entry that gave FOMOCO a second player. The seller’s project or parts car… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1970 Plymouth GTX
The Plymouth Road Runner was a great choice for muscle car buyers on a tight budget, but for those who could afford to pay a little more, the GTX included a higher trim level as standard equipment. More importantly,… more»
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Parked in 1995: 1966 Dodge Charger
Hiding in this garage is a muscle car that will appeal to enthusiasts with a leaning towards Mopar products. This 1966 Dodge Charger spent decades in hiding, but the seller recently revived it and began the process of returning… more»
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Needs a New Owner: 1979 Ford Fairmont Squire
Ford’s Fox platform: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Well, there’s the Mustang, everyone knows that; there’s the Granada, ok that’s forgettable; the Mercury Cougar, a sentimental favorite because I learned to drive in a… more»
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Once A Barn Find: 1949 Willys Jeepster
You’ve got to give it to Willys for trying new things; after all, when you’re a smaller automaker trying to make it work by finding niches in the market, you have to find those niches. Well, for all Brooks… more»
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Engine Swap? 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
It is common to find First Generation Mustangs that started life with a six under the hood that have received a V8 transplant. However, this 1966 2+2 Fastback might be an exception that has headed in the opposite direction…. more»
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NASCAR Special: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
Over a decade has passed since I last hung up my helmet and called time on my racing exploits, but I remain as passionate about motorsport as I have ever been. That makes classics like this 1986 Pontiac Grand… more»
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No Reserve Donation: 1978 Toyota Celica GT
Is there a car that is so durable you can afford to take a chance on buying one that is otherwise destined for the scrap heap if you don’t save it? The Toyota Celica may be such a car,… more»
