Are you old enough to remember when Ford introduced the LTD in 1965? If so, do you also recall the ads where they compared the quiet ride of the LTD to that of a Rolls-Royce? At first, it was… more»
Project Cars
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Keep It An EV, Or?… 1971 B&Z Electra-King
This shape is hard to forget, like seeing me on the beach. Once this form is burned into your brain it’s there forever. We’ve seen around eight B&Z Electra-King EVs here on Barn Finds over the last decade or… more»
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Almost Ready to Rumble? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This 1970 Chevy Chevelle has been souped up, but it’s not on its way to becoming yet another SS clone. It’s a Malibu V8 that the seller has tweaked for more action on (or off) the track. It needs… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1974 Bricklin SV-1
Before John DeLorean decided that a sports car with gull-wing doors could become a successful endeavor, another auto guru named Malcolm Bricklin had a similar vision, with his SV-1 entering the marketplace in 1974. As with the DeLorean, financial… more»
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Stalled Project: 1961 MGA 1600 Mk I Roadster
Let us count the ways…. that car projects become stalled. Money. Relationships. Storage. Boredom. Age. Work. Moving. Children. I’m sure there are other reasons – maybe positive ones like, I thought I wanted an MGA 1600 but suddenly I… more»
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Parts or Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Roller
The Galaxie 500 dominated the Ford lineup across three decades (1959 to 1974). It was the company’s bread-and-better car much like the Impala at Chevrolet. The third generation was around from 1965 to 1969 and is noteworthy for being… more»
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Modified Mailster? 1957 Cushman 780 Truckster
This one is a bit of a head-scratcher as the model number is 780-26, which relates to a 1957 Cushman Mailster, but let’s refer to it as a 1957 Cushman Truckster for now. The seller has it listed here… more»
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Rare 1959 Berkeley SE328
The 1959 Berkeley SE328 is undoubtedly an oddball. They were produced in relatively low numbers and are scarcely seen on the road these days. The company produced about four thousand vehicles within its four years. Despite being rare, these… more»
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540 V8 Restomod Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car”, the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1953. It barely survived its first three years with less than 5,000 assemblies combined. The slow start may have been contributed in part to the ordinary drivetrain – a 235 cubic… more»
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Easy Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
It surprises me how frequently enthusiasts get so close to the finish line with a project, then for reasons unknown, decide not to continue moving forward and see it through to completion. That’s what seems to be happening with… more»
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Patina People Mover: 1984 Oldsmobile Wagon
Introduced in 1971, the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser was the big brother to the Cutlass Vista Cruiser (sorry, no skylights like in the 1960s). It was a full-size wagon on par with what Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac were offering. It… more»
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Classic Hot Hatch: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco
Boy, does this bring me back. This 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco hasn’t been driven in 8 years and yet appears to have been a well-loved example prior to being parked. I owned a 1988 16V – briefly – before moving… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
Rescuing a legitimate collector car from the snares of owners who haven’t had the means to properly restore it is an exciting prospect. You’re getting the car at a discount and hopefully, the years of neglect haven’t led to… more»
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Price Drop: 1979 International Scout II
This 1979 International Harvester Scout II looks pretty clean. Unfortunately, the transmission needs to be rebuilt so it is not in running condition. It is located in New Braunfels, Texas just south of Austin in IH-35. This 1979 International… more»
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Factory Wing? 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 Project
The Pontiac Firebird was in its third year in 1969, having been launched in 1967 along with the Chevrolet Camaro to do battle with the Ford Mustang. It was the third most popular entry in the pony car market… more»
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Early Production: 1963 International Scout 80
This 1963 International Scout 80 is located in Uvalde, Texas south of San Antonio. The Scout 80 was the first series of the Scout built by International Harvester which was produced from 1960-1965. Over the next 30 years, International… more»
