Faded, with dents and dings, and a bit rusty (like me), this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 two-door hardtop would be a great project for anyone into the last of the stacked-headlight Galaxies. I’m a wicked huge fan of the… more»
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Solid Body: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
UPDATE 12/04/2024: We’ve seen a recent influx of classics at Barn Finds where a seller hasn’t tasted success. This 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A is a perfect example of that trend, and we must give the seller credit for persistence…. more»
BF Exclusive: 1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible
Topping the E-Type was no small task, so when Jaguar introduced its replacement, the XJS, they decided to move away from the flowing curves and go for something with angular and aggressive lines. It was a dramatic visual and… more»
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Non Profit No Reserve: 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
While old cars, actual barn finds in particular, are our stock-in-trade, the automotive universe is a whole lot larger and much more diverse than that narrow field. For that reason, we wander a bit and consider, from time to… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T
Most buyers who opted for a Dodge Coronet in 1967 sought a family car. But you could also get one with some muscle thrown in. Such is the case with the ’67 Coronet R/T (Road/Track), which was in its… more»
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7k Miles? 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport was one of the first muscle cars to go into production. The car had distinct differences from other Impalas in its cosmetics (the SS markings throughout the vehicle and the wider upper body… more»
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4-Speed Goat: 1965 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO was a surprising hit in 1964 – and its popularity did nothing but grow over the next couple of years. It spawned many competitors both inside General Motors and the rest of Detroit. More than 75,000… more»
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Garage Art or Project? 1991 Lotus Esprit SE
Occasionally, a classic will land on our desks at Barn Finds, leaving us to ponder its history. Such is the case with this 1991 Lotus Esprit SE. It has spent many years hanging from this shop ceiling as a… more»
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Air Cooled Two-Stroke: 1958 Berkeley SE 328
More and more, I find myself drawn to unusual cars like this 1958 Berkeley SE 328. I’ll admit that I haven’t followed many of these independent, low-production manufacturers, but when you look at what’s happened to collectible Chevies, Fords,… more»
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Upgraded Engine: 1972 Datsun 240Z
Despite selling more than 500,000 examples of its S30 Z-car starting in 1969 through the end of production in 1978, the earliest of these – still numbering in the tens of thousands – have seen spectacular price increases in… more»
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SWB Stick-Shift 4×4: 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup
Heavy rust handicaps this otherwise desirable Chevy pickup. The 1972 Chevrolet K10 in Fountain Green, Utah offers a sporty configuration: short wheelbase, four-wheel drive, V8 engine, and manual transmission. Extend your praise and prayers to at least seven bidders,… more»
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Corvette-Inspired Sports Car? 1970 Opel GT
Was it a coincidence that the Opel GT of 1968 to 1973 had more than a passing resemblance to the early third-generation Corvette (1968 forward)? Probably not, as General Motors owned Opel Automobile GmbH of Germany for 88 years…. more»
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European Sports Sedan? 1979 Ford Granada ESS
In the seventies and early eighties, American automobile manufacturers faced an identity crisis. While domestic automakers were still very good at providing reliable transportation with good styling, the cars they made were still basically the same ones they punched… more»
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Air Cooled Project Car: 1929 Franklin Model 130 Sedan
Part of the fun of studying automotive history is finding an instance of a company implementing a different idea. While everyone else was using liquid cooling, Franklin Automobile Company stubbornly clung to the idea that air cooling was the… more»
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Running Pickup Project: 1957 Dodge Sweptside
The “Forward Look” was not just reserved for automobiles – the half-ton Dodge Sweptside flaunts finned rear fenders, hooded headlamps, two-tone paint accented with chrome, and triplet tail lamps, everything a buyer could want in the era of gaudy… more»
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Ex Police Paddy Wagon: 1959 Chevrolet Apache
If I looked in my rearview mirror today and saw this 1959 Chevrolet Apache coming up behind me, I’d instantly be intrigued and hope we’d pull up alongside each other at a red light so I could get the… more»
