By age 85, many celebrities have dropped out of the public eye and lost some of the spark they once brought to the spotlight. However, Frankie Avalon seems to reinvent himself every few years and stay relevant. Whether it… more»
Project Cars
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Movie History: 1962 Citroën 2CV
One thing I have learned while writing for Barn Finds is that cars with a movie history attract differing views. Some readers view it as a positive trait, while others consider it to add nothing to a car’s potential… more»
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Parked in ’92: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Choosing an appropriate project candidate can be challenging. There are many factors to consider, including the buyer’s budget and how hands-on they can be with their build. This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is an interesting alternative. The current owner parked… more»
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SS 396 Rally Sport: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet redesigned the popular Camaro “pony car” in 1970, but it got off to a slow start. Production problems delayed the introduction until after the first of the year, and subsequent sales numbers fell below those of the first… more»
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Seldom Seen: 1967 Pontiac GP 428 Convertible
I’d call this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix convertible a twofer. Firstly, it’s one of only 5,800 GP drop tops assembled in ’67 – the only year that body style was offered, and it’s got an optional, big, honking 428… more»
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Would You Restore It? 1968 Dodge Coronet
The Coronet nameplate was revived in 1965 after a five-year absence and applied to the B-body intermediate platform. The Coronets were mostly family cars, though you could get an R/T with big-block power. This 1968 edition appears to be… more»
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No Reserve Notchback: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
Although I have always preferred the styling of Ford’s Fox-Body Hatchback and Convertible variants, I understand the Coupe’s appeal to those planning a racing future. It is lighter than its identically equipped siblings, and the body is inherently stiffer…. more»
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Former 427 Hot Rod: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1968 model year marked the second redesign of the Chevy Corvette. And the first year of the “Mako Shark” Vettes that would continue through 1982. A 427 cubic inch V8 was the top engine in a ’68 Corvette,… more»
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Mongoose BMX Van: 1991 Chevrolet G20
Over the years, some seriously cool vans have come out of the woodwork that were once used for promotional purposes. Denim manufacturers, beverage companies, and adventure products all used the slab sides of 70s and 80s vans for advertising… more»
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Running Project: 1963 Dodge Polara 440
Chrysler made a strategic error in 1962 by downsizing its full-size Plymouths and Dodges. And, thus, the B-body was born. They thought Chevy was doing the same, but instead, they were preparing for the new intermediate Chevelle in 1964…. more»
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Celebrity Owned? 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II
It’s always interesting when a celebrity-owned automobile hits the marketplace, and we have featured quite a few of them over the years here at Barn Finds. It’s fun to hear what our readers have to say about how much… more»
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Estate Find: 1964 Studebaker Daytona V8
Struggling Studebaker managed to hang on by introducing a new compact in 1959 called the Lark. Using a modified full-size platform, the little car saved Studebaker’s bacon until the rest of the U.S. car industry got into the compact… more»
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Another From JC Daniels Collection: 1962 Lincoln Continental
A day ago, we profiled a 1957 Continental Mk II from the larger-than-life JC Daniels collection. Daniels collected Lincolns and Continentals in copious quantities – all of which were sold off in a no-reserve auction run by RM in… more»
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Running Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
If you compiled a list of the “must-have’ items that buyers seek in a Chevrolet Chevelle SS, this 1970 example ticks most of the boxes. The first owner combined a 396ci V8 with a four-speed manual transmission, a Posi… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Although nobody knew it at the time, the release of the Mustang Mach 1 in 1969 sounded the death knell for the Mustang GT. The badge soldiered on until the year’s end, then disappeared. That makes this 1969 Mustang… more»
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Beefy 429 V8: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500XL Project
Ford introduced the “XL” to the Galaxie 500 lineup in 1962. It was their answer to the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport and the Plymouth Sport Fury. Produced through the end of the decade, the 500XL was a sporty version… more»
