When Henry Ford purchased the near-bankrupt Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, he did so for three very diverse reasons. One of these reasons was purely personal, as Lincoln founders, Henry M. Leland, had led a group of investors who… more»
Project Cars
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Ready To Restore: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
By the mid-1970s, American car makers were really beginning to hurt. A combination of tightening emission regulation saw the muscle car segment begin to shrink as performance figures dwindled, much to buyer dismay. Further compounding this pain was the… more»
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Ghost Tour Limo: 1974 Cadillac Hearse
When I look at the variety of different cars that find their way across the desks here at Barn Finds, I think that the best word that I could use to describe them would be eclectic. Nowhere is this… more»
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83k Original Miles: 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
This 1974 Oldsmobile 442 was found in a New Hampshire barn. While it isn’t clear how long it spent there, it really looks like that time in the barn has not been kind to the car. It will be… more»
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Cutaway Coupe! 1965 Corvette Project
Sidelined in the ’70s by an accident that left significant battle scars on the starboard side, this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette in West Creek, New Jersey seeks a new owner here on eBay. More than 50 bids have driven the… more»
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Italian Blonde: 1961 Lancia Flavia 815 Sedan
The word “Flavia” dates back to ancient Roman times, and translates to “blonde” or “golden”. In this case, the “Italian Blonde” is, in fact, a first-production-year 1961 Lancia Flavia 815 sedan, up for sale here on eBay in Flanders,… more»
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Big-Block Family Wagon: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
Up until the early 1990s, if you were a person with a large family, combined with dogs, luggage, or anything else bulky that you can think of, then the most common solution to your motoring needs was a large… more»
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Parked Since 1993: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The owner of this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner purchased the vehicle in 1983 and then drove it before parking it in 1993. It has sat parked indoors ever since, but he has now decided that the time has come… more»
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Numbers Matching Z28: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The owner of this 1981 Camaro Z28 refers to it as a diamond in the rough, and that is probably a fair assessment. The paint is looking tired, but under that ruined paint hides a fairly solid car with… more»
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Popular Project Car: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
Any car that rolled off the production line in 1970 that was capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in 6 seconds is a car that is worth looking at, and this is one of the reasons why the 1970 Chevrolet… more»
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Strong 390: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Station Wagon
At first glance, this 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Station Wagon looks pretty rough and tough, but under that baked exterior hides a pretty solid car just waiting for someone to weave their magic on it. For anyone who is… more»
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Californian Kit Car: 1970 Invader GT
The motoring world is littered with companies who were keen to earn a living by producing kit cars based on the ubiquitous Volkswagen Beetle, and a Californian company called Autokit Industries was just one such organization. The company’s owner… more»
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14k Genuine Miles: 1979 MG MGB
While it may look a bit dusty and unloved, this 1979 MGB has remained washed and waved until fairly recently. If what the seller says in the listing is correct, then a good wash will be all that it… more»
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Good Place To Start? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
I’ve wanted a Road Runner since I was a kid. Back then probably it had more to do with the cartoon logo and horn than anything else, but today the idea of a barebones muscle car gets me excited…. more»
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Bavarian Barnstormer: 1990 BMW M3
During the 1980s, International Group A Touring Car Racing was second only to Formula 1 in popularity throughout Europe and the Asia/Pacific region. Manufacturer involvement was high, with marques such as Jaguar, Rover, Toyota, Maserati, Nissan, General Motors (Holden),… more»
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Solid Classic Wagon: 1956 Buick Century Station Wagon
The owner of this 1956 Buick Century Station Wagon describes it as being 99.9% rust free, and the photos that he provides certainly seem to paint a pretty positive picture. It is going to need a complete restoration, but… more»
