We’re no strangers to rarity claims at Barn Finds. Some appear valid, while others are questionable. The seller claims that the paint-and-trim combination chosen by the first owner makes this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT a genuine 1-of-2 vehicle…. more»
Project Cars
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Numbers-Matching 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Project
1968 was when it all began for the no-frills Road Runner, with the powers that be at Plymouth hoping there would be significant demand for a low-priced B-Body with a big block as standard equipment. They were correct, as… more»
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Early GT Roots: 1965 Ford Mustang A-Code Fastback Project
This 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback represents one of the most desirable foundations in the early Mustang world: an A-code V8 fastback with early GT history, offered here on eBay as an as-is project with a clean title. Even in… more»
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Upscale Pinto: 1980 Mercury Bobcat
Seeing the success Ford was having with the 1971 subcompact Pinto, Mercury lobbied for its own version of the car. That wouldn’t come about until 1974 in Canada and the U.S. in 1975. The new Bobcat was a badge-engineered… more»
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RS SS Tribute: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Racer
The Chevrolet Camaro debuted in 1967 to do battle with the extremely popular Ford Mustang. While it was unable to dethrone the leading “pony car,” the Camaro became the second-best seller right out of the door. The car was… more»
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R-Code 428 CJ/4-Speed Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
If the idea of whether or not a car is worth saving is probed, it almost instinctively triggers a yes answer in my mind, as there’s got to be some hope if the question even comes up. However, that… more»
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Solid Project Car: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
While my Mercedes-Benz “crush,” if you will, is a Fintail (or Heckflosse) from the 1960s, it’s easy to fall for this 1970 250 sedan, offered by prolific eBay sellers “Rawhide Youth Services Sales” in New London, Wisconsin. They’re always… more»
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Original Survivor? 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
Chevrolet added a second compact, the Chevy II, to its ranks in 1962. That gave the manufacturer two players in the growing small car market. Unlike the Corvair, which had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, the Chevy II was the… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: No-Reserve 1972 Chevrolet C10
If you’re like me, you’ll never get tired of seeing old farm trucks on the pages of Barn Finds, and we like them all the better when they’re of the one-owner variety. This 1972 Chevy C10 was bought new in Denver,… more»
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Project Potential: 1964 Pontiac GTO 4-Speed Project
Early GTOs don’t come along every day, and when they do, they usually bring a mix of promise and uncertainty. This 1964 Pontiac GTO is very much that kind of car—a project with real muscle car roots that’s now… more»
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Mother Nature Find: 1978 Datsun B210
The B210 was an econobox offered by Datsun in the 1970s, before the company’s products were branded as Nissans. On its home turf, the B210 was known as the Sunny, in production from 1966 to 2004. The seller has… more»
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Patina’d Tow Truck: 1964 International R-230
Right away, there are going to be Barn Finds readers who know far more about this truck than I do. However, among the few anecdotes I’ve found, the history behind International R-230 line is fascinating, with the most notable… more»
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350 Crate V8! 1964 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevrolet El Camino debuted in 1959 as a direct competitor to Ford’s Ranchero, a “Ute” or utility coupe. Like the Ford, it was based on a 2-door station wagon rather than a truck platform. But it only lasted… more»
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Small-Block Project: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
Plymouth introduced a fastback version of its Valiant compact, the Duster. It was a popular seller between 1970 and 1976. The Duster 340 was the performance version in 1970-73 (replaced by the Duster 360). Rated at 275 horsepower, these… more»
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Worth Saving? 1968 Ford LTD Two Engines
To capture more of an upscale audience, Ford added the LTD to its lineup in 1965. It was essentially a gussied-up Galaxie 500. The car caught on, ran for many years, and inspired Chevrolet to cobble together the Caprice… more»
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Three Deuce Biarritz: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
I’ve seen plenty of ground scrapers before, but this outsized 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz looks like a minor asphalt ripple would challenge it. Regardless, there are a lot of other facets to this car to consider, so we can… more»
