From time to time, we feature a Ford Falcon here on Barn Finds, and the general consensus from the readership is that they are pretty cool cars. Built as a low cost compact, the Falcon built a fan base… more»
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Classics In The Hedge: Yard Finds In Surrey
We reported a few weeks ago about an enthusiast in Michigan that was forced to clear out his collection of project and parts cars. This is not a phenomenon unique to the overzealous zoning boards found in U.S. municipalities,… more»
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Vintage Rail: 1950’s Dragster Project
It is always a blast to seek and find unusual cars that have come up for sale. Projects often come to a close, leaving a void to have yet another project in our sights. For those of you with… more»
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Extra Crispy: 1980 Stutz IV-Porte
Yep, it’s a real Stutz, and even though it is deep fried, this one wasn’t built for Elvis! These coach built cars, not built for the likes of us mere mortals, are proof money doesn’t necessarily buy taste. Find… more»
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Not A Hornet Or A Wasp: 1945 Hudson Pickup
Easily one of my favorite classic trucks, these Hudson Pickups are unmistakable with their unique styling. Appearing to be a worthwhile project with little rust present, this old pickup is a grand start to an uncommon pickup project. For… more»
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Copart Regrets: $950 1987 Toyota MR2
It’s not hard to spot Copart cars on eBay and other sites, as those stickers in the top corner of the windshield are dead giveaways. That’s an interesting choice of words – dead giveaways – as it could describe… more»
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BMW Diesel Equipped: 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
The Lincoln Mark VII already is an appreciating classic, thanks to its combination of Ford 5.0 V8 power, rear wheel drive and mild exotica attributed to fancy bits like air suspension and digital clusters. However, for a time –… more»
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Where Are They Now: The Volvo P1800 Whisky Cars
I came across an excellent recounting of misadventure on the high seas involving some 29 Volvo P1800 coupes, ordered by Americans who held deposits on the swanky Swedes. For some of these special-order cars, their chance to carve up… more»
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Turbo Wagon: 1987 Peugeot 505
Put the words “Turbo” and “wagon” together and you’ll generally get enthuaists’ attention. However, in most cases, they’ll envision a Volvo 740 – not a Peugeot 505 Turbo estate. This example is a rare sight on American roads these… more»
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Dusty And Rusty: 1965 Corvette Coupe
We’ve seen some pretty rough Corvettes lately and this ’65 doesn’t disappoint on that front. The seller claims it’s a barn find that’s been off the road since the ’70s. The Crager-style 5 spoke wheels definitely scream ’70s, I’m… more»
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Bluebird of Winter Project: 1964 Datsun 410
In the comments on yesterday’s Mazda 1800 wagon article, reader CoolHluke shared a link to another cool vintage Japanese project car with an interesting story of its own: this 1964 Datsun 410, with the very low VIN of 000128…. more»
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Wiley Coyote’s Car: 1959 Edsel Ranger
Having thrown in the towel on trying to catch the road runner, this Wiley Edsel has been parked for quite some time. With a charming patina, and some neat hand pin striping, this Edsel was signed or named “Ol… more»
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1966 Chevrolet Rough Camino
Desired by many, the 64-67 El Camino’s just don’t seem nearly as common as the later models. For someone who desperately wants one, this could be a possibility, but that possibility is going to come with a lot of… more»
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Missed Mark: 1956 Continental Mk II
How does a car that was once very expensive and exclusive, end up in such a state? From jaw dropper to swept under the rug in a matter of 60 years. This was the Ford Motor Company’s 1956 piece… more»
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Stored for 30 Years: 1976 Excalibur SS Phaeton
The Excalibur is one of those marques that sometimes gets scoffed at, but interestingly, they were decent performers when first introduced. Corvette power mounted inside a body more reminiscent of the roaring 20s than the 1960s, a Phaeton SS… more»
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Non-Turbo Widebody: 1979 Porsche 911 SC
One of the most significant 911s of the 1980s was the monstrous 930, a turbocharged bahnstormer that challenged even the best drivers. If you didn’t fancy putting your driving skills to the test every time you climbed behind the… more»
