Despite Lincoln’s assertion that “the Lincoln look” of 1959 is one of “classic beauty,” there’s no getting around the car’s reception among some Barn Finds readers. No, many do not find them traditionally beautiful, but they are interesting, and perhaps… more»
Project Cars
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V12 Coupe Project: 1976 Jaguar XJ12C
One of the classiest rides you can find for under $20,000 is the two-door Jaguar XJ12C, a pillar-less coupe that combines the best features of the XJ6 design with limited production and V12 power. It’s one of those rare… more»
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Needs Resuscitation: 1961 Cadillac Hearse
It’s almost Halloween, so we’re featuring this 1961 Cadillac hearse to put you in the mood. It’s advertised here on craigslist for $8000 – and if you want the seller’s limo as well, he’ll do a package deal for… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1964 Pontiac GTO
It is almost impossible to select one car that defined the 1960s, but the 1964 Pontiac GTO must be a contender. The brainchild of John DeLorean, the GTO is considered the father of the muscle car movement. This first-year… more»
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Sedan Delivery Roller: 1962 Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon was in its third year in 1962 and continued to sell well with added competition from the new Chevrolet Chevy II that year. But the rarest Falcon that year had to be the Sedan Delivery, which… more»
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1 of 830: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
In the late 1960s, the Plymouth Road Runner was one of the hottest-selling muscle cars. But half a decade later, the car was struggling to survive as rising insurance premiums, emissions controls, and gas prices caused demand to all… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Big changes were in store for the Ford Mustang after 1973, or I guess it’s more accurate to say small changes, as the pony car got a significant decrease in size for the ’74 model. Based on looks alone,… more»
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Cheap Old School RV! 1970 Dodge Travco
With production having ceased in the late eighties, plenty of time has elapsed for many Travco motorhomes to have fallen into some state of disarray. However, one of the real positives here is that the bodies were made from… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1974 Plymouth Barracuda
Unless it’s already been worked on, whenever an E-Body shows up for sale, there are almost always several positives and negatives to consider regarding whether or not it’s good project material. These details can vary, depending on the particular… more»
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Tons Of Character: 1968 Volvo 122S
A few blocks away from my house, there’s a church that often has a really nice ’90s Volvo sedan parked in the lot, and it makes me think that we don’t see enough Volvos on the road these days…. more»
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Cheap Wheels: Complete 1965 Ford Mustang
Because the Ford Mustang was introduced in the Spring of 1964, many assume even today that early examples were 1964 ½ models. But the reality is that all Mustangs produced before the 1966 editions came out were titled as… more»
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Straight and Honest: 1938 Oldsmobile Coupe Project
Spotted on Facebook Marketplace in Gilroy, California, this 1938 Oldsmobile coupe is one of those rare prewar survivors that’s managed to stay straight and intact, despite not being very pretty these days, through the decades. Priced at $4,299, the… more»
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One Owner Project: 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
The 1969 Cadillac de Ville received some fresh styling details that made it present more like an Eldorado than before, such as new front fenders and extended quarters, making an already massive car appear even longer. These were quite… more»
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Solid Start: 1974 Datsun 260Z Project Car
For fans of classic Japanese sports cars, this 1974 Datsun 260Z project listed on craigslist in Elk River might be a great place to start. The seller is asking $5,000 and describes it as a mostly solid car that’s… more»
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Worthwhile Project? 1969 Plymouth GTX
While this 1969 Plymouth GTX could easily create some interest in the Mopar community, it might also catch the eyes of horticulture fans, as this one’s been sitting long enough for a large amount of foliage to develop on… more»
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Just Add Paint? 1965 Ford Mustang 289 V8
If you’re looking for an early Ford Mustang to drive with some TLC or to restore back to its former glory, could this be the one? We suspect it was a barn find because of the combination of parts… more»
