Sometimes, you have to know when to hold them, and know when to fold them. Obviously, I spent a lot of time attending Kenny Rogers concerts when I was a kid (seriously – holiday tradition, he came to the… more»
Project Cars
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Unfinished SS Project: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet introduced the mid-size Chevelle in 1964 to compete with the Ford Fairlane that had been resized in 1962. It joined the other GM divisions (except Cadillac) that had rolled out their own A-body entries. The Super Sport was… more»
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New Frame and More! 1963 Land Rover Series IIA
Despite its intentionally never-restored appearance, this 1963 Land Rover 88 Series IIa rides on a new galvanized steel frame and has enjoyed a host of new and refurbished parts. The Reidsville, North Carolina classic comes to auction here on… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth found a niche in the late 1960s performance car boom – the budget-minded muscle car. The gimmicky Road Runner debuted in 1968 and quickly proved to be a top seller with more than 81,000 copies in 1969 (its… more»
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North Pole Find: 1967 Unimog 404
Sadly, I cannot stop thinking about my desire to own a Unimog. Specifically, I am looking for the orange Case MB4 models that were sold as tractors in the U.S., predominantly to cities, towns, and municipal agencies; I believe… more»
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50 Years off the Road: 1958 MG MGA 1500
Every car featured here at Barn Finds has a story. Some are sad tales of being left to rot under the dreaded blue tarp. Others are happy stories where, despite the odds, a special car has managed to survive… more»
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Slightly Crispy: 1936 Studebaker Dictator
What’s in a name, right? Automobile models come and go, as do their names; some are memorable and venerable, others not so much so. President? That’s a good one; so’s Commander – it’s unassuming. Crown? That denotes high ranking…. more»
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Pre-Gator: 1990s John Deere AMT626
Deere & Company knows a thing or two about making tough, working vehicles for tough working people who need not the cheapest, but what is often the best machinery available. This 1990s John Deere AMT626 is listed here on… more»
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Driven 272 Miles In 34 Years: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The original 2-seater 1955-57 Thunderbird has been a collectible for decades. Heck, the first owner’s club was formed in 1962, just five years after the last ’57 Thunderbird left the factory in order to make room for the all… more»
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Solid Droptop Project: 1967 Plymouth Fury III Convertible
Two lines of text aren’t much to go on when a potential buyer first spots a car, but when a good selection of photos is included, they can provide a lot of clues as to whether or not that… more»
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35K Original Miles: 1983 Audi Ur-Quattro
Just this weekend, classic car insurer Hagerty released an article about the declining appeal of restoring long-neglected cars or trucks. It essentially pointed to the fact that preferences are shifting to turnkey cars, due to a combination of enthusiasts wanting… more»
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Chevy Transplant: 1946 Hudson Super Six Pickup
Like many auto manufacturers, Hudson’s first trucks were more of a pickup bed appended to a car. But the company began mass-producing purpose-built trucks in 1929, under a separate division called Dover. These were situated on the Essex car… more»
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Restore or Restomod? 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Life tends to throw us curveballs, scuppering our best-laid plans. Such is the case with the seller and this 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup. They had grand visions for this classic, but changed circumstances mean that they must send it… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1979 Ford Bronco XLT
It would be fair to say that the 1979 model year marked the moment when the Ford Bronco came of age. Sales exceeded the company’s expectations as potential buyers clamored to park a Bronco in their driveway. This 1979… more»
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4-Speed Daily Driver: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
In the late 1960s, only two U.S. manufacturers built a 2-seat automobile – the Chevrolet Corvette and the American Motors AMX. The latter, a GT-style muscle car, had light sales from 1968 to 1970, so AMC nixed production and… more»
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Clark Griswold Tribute: 1969 Ford Country Sedan
In the 1960s, Ford offered three series of full-size station wagons. Entry level was the Ranch Wagon, mid-tier was the Country Sedan, and top shelf was the Country Squire. The seller purchased this 1969 Country Sedan and added a… more»
