The Fairlane debuted in 1955 as the top-of-the-line mainstream Ford product. Its name was taken from Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan, Fair Lane. It held Ford’s top spot until the Galaxie came along in 1959. Then in 1962, Ford… more»
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Factory A/C! 1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon Project
Hardtops were very popular in the 1950’s – in both two-door and four-door varieties. And in 1957, Buick (and its cousin, Oldsmobile) did the four-door hardtop one better with the introduction of a fancy, upscale four-door hardtop station wagon…. more»
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Solid History Since 1952: 1948 MG TC
In the not-so-distant past, an MG TC was a top-shelf collectible with a price that reflected its status among automobile enthusiasts. Sadly, as the generation of Americans who discovered the joys of British sports cars in the first place… more»
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Slant-Six Shooter! 1971 Plymouth Duster Twister
Plymouth introduced the Duster in 1970, a fastback version of the compact Valiant. The car proved quite popular, including the performance version called the Duster 340 (small-block, 275 horsepower). Not everyone wanted that much muscle, so Plymouth came out… more»
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Older Restoration: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The “Tri-Five” Chevies were born in 1955 and – through 1957 – would account for combined sales of nearly five million cars. Their popularity was no doubt due in part to a new 265 cubic inch V8 – the… more»
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Rusty, but Restorable: 1966 Ford Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback
Rusty First Generation Mustangs are a common sight at Barn Finds, with some worse than others. This 1966 GT 2+2 Fastback joins the list, with the new owner facing plenty of work. However, the critical areas that often represent… more»
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Price Slashed: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Update 09/27/2024: It is often said that he who hesitates is lost, but that isn’t the case with this 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It appears the seller didn’t taste success last time we saw this classic, so they are… more»
A Hupmobile Aerodynamic and a Car ID Test
It is almost a given that when archaeologists stumble upon the remains of a literate society, they have a limited number of written words to decipher. To be fair to our ancestors, carving symbols into stone or making your… more»
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4-Speed Convertible: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2
With nearly 25,000 units sold during the 1967 production run, the Oldsmobile Cutlass with the 442 package remained a popular choice among muscle car connoisseurs, although that number climbed even higher the following year when the 4-4-2 became its… more»
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Dirt Cheap! 1985 Cadillac Eldorado
If you have long harbored the desire to undertake a first restoration project but have worried about sinking thousands into purchasing a candidate, this 1985 Cadillac Eldorado may have ridden to your rescue. It saw active service until recently… more»
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1 of 867: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevelle SS 396 became one of the most popular mid-size muscle cars in the 1960s. Demand was enough to warrant the car’s promotion to series status in 1966. About 63,000 of the hot rods were produced in 1967,… more»
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565 cid Big Block! 1970 Chevrolet Nova
No high-schooler in the ’70s or ’80s ran body colored steel wheels with factory low-budget “dog dish” hubcaps like this 1970 Chevrolet Nova. That was like advertising you borrowed your Mom’s car for a night of striking out. Today,… more»
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Flood Project: 1973 VW Thing
Military-inspired vehicles have always found a place in the public car collective. From Jeeps to Hummers to G-Wagons, OEMs have always figured out how to provide some utilitarian designs to the masses. For sale in Philadelphia, PA, is Volkswagen’s… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1957 Powell Sport Wagon
Looking somewhat like a kit car, or truck, Powell made two interesting four-wheeled vehicles in the 1950s that used 1940s chassis and drivetrain technology. It isn’t hard to wonder why that formula didn’t work in the long run, but… more»
BF Exclusive: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod Project
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air No Post, Sport Coupe, is ideal for enthusiasts seeking a build where the hard work is done. It has been stored in a Southern Californian garage, awaiting the day when it returns to its… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Fiberfab Banshee
We’re no strangers to unfinished projects at Barn Finds, with some showing greater promise than others. However, when it is a kit car, opinions can be divided. This 1965 Fiberfab Banshee is a perfect example of the breed. The… more»
