It seems that in the ’60s, it was totally normal to order a car kit from the back of a magazine and put it together in your garage. Barn Find has profiled countless kit cars, replicas, and sports cars… more»
Project Cars
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Sleeper Potential: 1956 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
The Chevrolet Delivery Sedan (aka Sedan Delivery) was based on the entry-level 150 2-door station wagon. During the “Tri-Five” era of 1955 to 1957, nearly 30,000 were produced, though a far cry from the almost five million automobiles the… more»
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Former AAA Service Car: 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe
With so many auto insurance policies now including some sort of roadside assistance these days, I’m not sure how many drivers even still use the American Automobile Association services, or AAA for short. However, Triple A was once quite… more»
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Widebody Project: 1974 DeTomaso Pantera
The DeTomaso Pantera is obviously a known quantity around these parts, but that doesn’t mean we’re still not surprised on occasion. Any time a classic sports or muscle car appears as a modified example can give enthusiasts some pause… more»
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One Family Owned 1974 Plymouth Roadrunner
Plymouth developed the Roadrunner as a more affordable option to their more elite GTX model. They paid Warner Brothers $50,000 to be able to use the Roadrunner name and general likeness. The cars are said to be a fun… more»
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All-Original Project: 1950 Cadillac Series 62
Having spent a few hours of my own on the internet, I’m aware that there is a tendency to loathe “the flipper.” The signs are often obvious, one of them being pictures of a car for sale on a… more»
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Pint-Sized Project: 1954 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a subcompact car before there was technically such a thing. Designed by Nash Motors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, they were built by Austin in England from 1954 to 1961. The target audience was women and/or those families… more»
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Texas Two-Owner: 1974 AMC Gremlin
There’s patina and then there’s Texas patina. This 1974 AMC Gremlin is said to be a two-owner car and is located in Texas. It’s a mystery as to how long it’s been sitting, but the seller thinks possibly since… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1965 Ford Mustang Barn Find
The Ford Mustang had its coming out party at the New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964. The car was met with such enthusiasm and success that the company would go on to sell nearly 1.3 million copies… more»
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Original Paint: 1959 Cadillac Series 62
Tail fins were still a popular feature on several prestigious cars back in the late fifties, and as far as over-the-top styling goes, it’s really hard to beat the rear view of the 1959 Cadillac 62 Series. For that… more»
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Chevy V8 Canadian: 1964 Pontiac Parisienne
Named after a Parisian female (Paris, France), the Pontiac Parisienne was built by GM of Canada from 1958 to 1986. While it looked like a U.S. Catalina, Chevrolet mechanical components were under the hood. The seller has a Custom… more»
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Highly-Optioned 1977 GMC High Sierra Short Bed
The High Sierra trim was one of the nicer trim levels available for ’77 GMC Pickups. This example came with loads of upgrades and features including dual electric horns, heavy-duty springs, a chain-driven transfer case, gas tank skid plates,… more»
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BF Auction: 2010 Proterra Prototype Number One
As the world’s population increases with much of the growth occurring in urban areas, governments at all levels are encouraging the motoring public to abandon cars in favor of public transport for our daily commute. The theory seems sound,… more»
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BF Auction: 1974 Datsun 260Z
Over the past decade, interest in early Datsun Z-cars has increased considerably. They were well-liked when new, as they offered great performance and looks for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, many have suffered rough lives and were recycled long ago…. more»
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440/4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Tribute
Hiding in this garage is a driving project candidate that will appeal to enthusiasts focused more on outright performance than spotless originality. The seller has transformed a humble 1971 Dodge Challenger into an R/T Tribute with a rebuilt 440ci… more»
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Running 1972 Saab Sonett
Saab is known for its quirky and unique aviation-inspired designs. The Sonett was the brand’s divergence into the sports car realm. The car is far more compact than other Saab models, has sharper angles, and has a front-mid-engine. This… more»
