The 5.0 Mustang convertible of the late-’80s and early-’90s was forever tied to its era by Vanilla Ice’s 1990 release “Ice Ice Baby.” Also released in 1990 was this Deep Emerald Green Mustang convertible: Sold as a 25th Anniversary… more»
Project Cars
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Needs Restoration: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Limited Edition “7-Up” Convertible
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Not a Stutz: 1981 Blakely Bearcat S
Dick Blakely dove into the kit car business well after the full bloom of the trend had put many a kit car into many a garage already. He was an active oval racer, and particularly fond of the Lotus… more»
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Storage Lien Find: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
Once upon a time, a car owner parked a 1988 Corvette in a storage unit and left it there for 24 years. When the bill came due, they walked away from the car and the car was purchased through… more»
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Stored Two Decades: 1971 Citroen DS21 Safari
The seller says this 1971 Citroen DS21 Safari, known as a plain ol’ wagon in the U.S., has been in storage for most of the 23 years that they have owned it. That being said, it’s a running and… more»
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Future SS Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Nova 350 V8
In its ninth year in 1970, the Chevy Nova compact was still one of the company’s best-selling cars. More than 300,000 copies were dispatched through dealer showrooms that year, it’s the third biggest year up to that time. The… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1965 Ford Mustang 23k Miles
The Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of the 1960s. From the Spring of 1964 through the end of the 1966 model year, nearly 1.3 million copies left the assembly line. Early examples are considered by many to be… more»
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350 V8 Restomod: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet sold a bundle of automobiles from 1955 to 1957, referred to later as the “Tri-Fives”. Besides all-new styling, the cars had the first V8 engine offered by Chevrolet since 1918. The Bel Air was the upscale model and… more»
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Low Reserve! 1970 Dodge Charger
We’ve seen some pretty sad and sorry classics over the years at Barn Finds, but the sight of this 1970 Dodge Charger is almost enough to make the toughest enthusiast weep. To say that it has fallen on hard… more»
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Rebuilt S-Code V8: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The popular Mustang pony car got its first facelift in 1967 but continued to be what a Mustang should be (long hood, short deck). The big news was an enlarged engine compartment that could now be populated with big-block… more»
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Restore Or Parts? 1979 Dodge Magnum XE
There’s no confusing Dodge’s first Magnum with the one that came next, this one was based on the B-platform that gave us the Cordoba, Charger, Monaco, Fury, and Chrysler 300. The next Magnum would be the muscular wagon that… more»
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#169 of 500 Hot Hatch! 1986 Shelby Omni GLH-S
In the ’80s, the addition of monochrome trim & bumpers, rocker valances, and front and rear spoilers often meant nothing other than someone spent money on a cosmetic “sport” package to gain the appearance of sport. In an era… more»
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Halo Roof: 1971 Ford Torino Spring Edition
Ford redesigned its mid-size Torino in 1970, giving the car a leaner and more slender aerodynamic appearance. Sales were less than spectacular, and the design would only be run for two years before the automobile was redone again. The… more»
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Vintage Scooter Project: 1981 Vespa P200E
The Vespa scooter was born in Italy in 1946 as an economical way to get around Europe after World War II. Several iterations have taken place over the years, with perhaps the most popular and durable being the P200… more»
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Dad’s Pair: Two 1955 Hemi DeSotos
The seller’s father purchased two 1955 DeSotos to restore, but now they are being sold. One of the projects, a two-door Fireflite Sportsman Firedome Special Coupe, has been started, while the Firedome sedan remains intact. Could these be the… more»
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Blank Canvas Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
One of the greatest challenges when searching for a First Generation Mustang project is locating a candidate that doesn’t require rust repairs. Salvation may be at hand with this ’65 2+2 Fastback. It appears to be rock-solid, and the… more»
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Long-Term Storage: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
Like many classics, certain Cadillac models are more desirable than others. The stakes are pretty high when the attention shifts to a Biarritz Convertible from the 1950s. This 1956 Biarritz recently emerged from long-term storage and is a rock-solid… more»
