There’s a phrase used in certain situations, usually intended as a sarcastic retort to patterns many of us wish would self-correct: “The world is healing” is one of personal go-tos, and it may be one of the best ways… more»
Project Cars
Military Project: 1954 Dodge Power Wagon
The Dodge Power Wagon was already one of America’s toughest civilian trucks, but this 1954 example has an even more interesting pedigree. Identified by the seller as a Canadian military CDN43, it retains the utilitarian bodywork and no-nonsense appearance… more»
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One Year Only: 1963 Mercury Meteor Wagon
Ford and Mercury introduced mid-size cars in 1962, using names already in the FOMOCO family. Ford’s entry was the Fairlane, while Mercury’s was the Meteor. Mercury stayed in that game for only two years before dropping the Meteor. And… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1961 Mercury Comet S-22
The original Comet hit the market in 1960 as a derivative of the Falcon compact. But it carried no Mercury badging until 1962, although sold by Mercury dealers for its first two years. Seems the Comet was intended to… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
If you’ve always longed to tackle a project build but find the prospect of whipping a car’s panels and paint into shape, this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 deserves a close look. The seller has recently completed the hard… more»
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1 of 1 One Owner: 1970 Ford Torino GT
The Ford Torino received a redesign in 1970, nearly replacing the Fairlane that had been the company’s mid-size offering since 1962. The GT was the sportier version, yet the slippery shape of the car didn’t catch on, and the… more»
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Moulin Rouge Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
One of the most important factors to help sell a vehicle on eBay successfully is for the owner to use a strong lead photo, typically one showing the best angle of the car’s exterior that will hopefully result in… more»
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Restore or Restomod? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
The seller states that this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe would be a prime candidate for a restomod build. However, since it retains its numbers-matching mechanical components, I’m sure most Barn Finds readers would consider a faithful restoration the most… more»
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Driving Project: 1966 Ford Bronco
The classic world can be fascinating. It is sometimes impossible to gauge whether a vehicle will eventually become a must-have or fade quietly into the background. Ford’s First Generation Bronco falls into the former category, because pristine examples now… more»
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Persimmon Project: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
Buyers started seeing more changes to the F-Body Firebird and Camaro in 1975. For example, the rear window was no longer flat and wrapped around each side. This 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 is located in Warner Springs, California…. more»
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Survivor Needs TLC: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
During the 1960s and part of the 1970s, the Ford Galaxie competed head-to-head with the Chevrolet Impala in the full-size market. The 1965 model year brought a redesign to the line and the addition of the upscale LTD. Featuring… more»
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Last of the Line: 1960 Edsel Ranger
The Edsel came in with a bang in 1958 but went out with a whimper in 1960. It was an expensive lesson for Ford Motor Co., which lost hundreds of millions of dollars on a car that no one… more»
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4X4 Conversion: 1959 Rambler Six Cross Country
Beginning in 1956, the Cross Country name would be applied to all American Motors station wagons (after the 1954 Nash/Hudson merger). Riding on a 108-inch wheelbase, the Rambler Six and Rambler V8 models ran through 1960 (using either a… more»
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Silver Anniversary: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
In 1979, Pontiac celebrated the Trans Am’s 10th anniversary by offering a special Tenth Anniversary Edition. As Pontiac normally does, they built an incredible edition of the Trans Am that still turns heads. The company built 7,500 of these… more»
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W72 400 4 Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
As Sammy Hagar said, ’79 will be the end of the road, if you wanted horsepower overload! This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is for sale here on Craigslist. The car is located in Hillsboro, Oregon which is west of… more»
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Gasser Prospect? 1952 Henry J
Henry Kaiser and Joe Frazer founded Kaiser-Frazer immediately after WWII, producing a twinned line of fresh-looking cars for a hungry market. The Kaiser Special and the Frazer Standard were attractive sedans covering both ends of the market, but neither… more»
