You read that correctly, “El Deora” not El Dorado. This land-yacht ’72 Caddy Deville was custom converted to what we refer to today as a mild “pimpmobile” by ASC Custom Craft back in the day, and it is up… more»
Project Cars
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Modified Then Stored Since 1964: 1955 MG TF 1500
One of our biggest laments here at Barn Finds is that most people give no back story for their collector car in their ads. A “just the facts” approach is useful when describing a late-model economy car. When it… more»
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One Owner 40k Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Impala
In 1972, “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” was still a popular way to go. Nearly 600,000 Impalas were built and sold (though not a record), so it was a good year for the nameplate. But only 6,500 or… more»
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Too Many Projects: 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV
Every country has its iconic cars, the ones that put it on the mark as a predominant builder of a certain genre. For America, it’s clearly muscle cars and trucks; for Germany, luxury models and highway cruise missiles. In… more»
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Stored Since 1952! 1927 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan
Cars that eventually became known as Chryslers began production before Chrysler was founded. These vehicles were the outcome of a collaboration of a talented set of three engineers (anyone know which company the three came from?) and Walter P…. more»
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Drivable Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
One reason you still see a lot of “Tri-Five” 1955-57 Chevrolets around is because nearly five million of them were produced. The Bel Air was the top trim level and nearly 42,000 of them built in 1956 were convertibles… more»
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Rebuilt Engine and Transmission: 1931 Ford Model A Coupe
As much as we would like to see every classic car restored to Pebble Beach Concours perfection, only a small percentage get the beautification they deserve. The largest number eventually end up rotting away, while many are cared for… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
When you’ve got rust on the tops of your fenders, you know you’re in a bit of trouble. But that hasn’t deterred six people from putting in a bid on this 1969 Mustang Fastback, available here on ebay and… more»
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Garage Find Trio: ’60s Mercury, Ford, and Plymouth
Most collections tend to favor a particular brand, or type of car, and even model years. In this case, the seller has a trio of seemingly unrelated cars that may have once been projects of the (former?) owner…. more»
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No Reserve Project: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Three days from now, you could be the owner of a 1987 Chevy Camaro Z28, currently up for bid here on ebay and going for under $2,000. In fact, it’s at $1600, with thirty bids having been registered. Why… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
Though Ford hasn’t used the name in this country for over five decades, the Fairlane spent several years as a mainstay for the brand, starting as the flagship model for the full-size lineup in 1955. Later, it served as… more»
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White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger
Here’s a 1969 Dodge Charger White Hat Special, originally powered by a 383 V-8, that has sat around since 1991 as two owners failed to follow through on their plans to get it back on the road. The White… more»
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Sport Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
A list of Chevrolet’s sales disappointments of the 1950s would have to include the Nomad. It was a 2-door “Sport Wagon” based on the Chevy Bel Air and derived from a 1954 Corvette concept car. Fewer than 23,000 were… more»
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Hot Rod Candidate? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevrolet Bel Air is a textbook example of auto design evolution. From its awkward beginnings in 1950, plagued by leftover ’40s styling, to the prominent ponton fenders of 1952, the glamorous greenhouse of the ’55, and the batwing… more»
BF Exclusive: 1931 Ford Coupe Clown Car
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is the eclectic mix of classics we see. This 1931 Ford Coupe fits that description, having spent part of its life as a Clown Car. The owner recently released it… more»
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Solid Blank Canvas: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
Some enthusiasts never realize their ambition to create the car of their dreams because they find the idea of molesting a desirable classic unpalatable. They also fear the flack they might receive from purists and will spend their days… more»
