Barn Finds reader T.J. recently spotted this warehouse chock full of cars and parts for sale in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and we’d like to thank him right off the bat for bringing this large collection to our attention! Not only… more»
Project Cars
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Cosworth Project: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
It’s been a few minutes since I posted here, and I apologize for the temporary hiatus. Life just got busy, as it can happen on occasion. Well, I was happy to see this barn find Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth… more»
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Independent Rear Suspension: 1967 Triumph TR4A
The Triumph TR4 was in production from 1961 to 1965, succeeded by the TR4A until 1967. While the engine and body didn’t change, the TR4A had a revised chassis and deployed an independent rear suspension referred to as IRS…. more»
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Mom Bought New: 1980 Ford Pinto Pony
I wonder if there’s a YouTube detailing guru who would take on this 1980 Ford Pinto? I would love to see that because as you can see, it’s pretty far gone and is a project car by now, after… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1970 Jeepster Commando V6 4×4
Bare paint isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (as nobody says anymore), but it shows the originality of this 1970 Jeepster Commando to me and I really like original vehicles. The wheels aren’t original, of course. I just thought I’d… more»
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Pinto Project: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
A 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon for $2,500?! Yes, please, all day long. Sadly, this example needs a lot of work even though it looks great in a few of the many photos that the seller has provided. Kudos… more»
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Rolling Project: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird came to its natural conclusion in 1981. It was a 12-year run that also included the sporty Trans Am which had been made famous by the Smokey and the Bandit movies. The… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1948 Cadillac Sedan
Nineteen forty eight was a transitional year for Cadillac; it was the first year for the tiny, stylish fins inspired by the Lockheed P-38 “Lightning,” and it was the last year for the 346 cubic-inch Cadillac flathead V8. Harley… more»
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R-code Ram Air 428! 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Mercury’s first-generation Cougar suited buyers looking for a more sophisticated pony car than its Mustang sibling. Despite the Mustang’s cult-like following, Cougars like this CJ 428 Ram-powered 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 remind us that every high-performance Mustang resulted in… more»
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Pair Of Oval Window Volkswagen Beetles
Designed before World War II, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) didn’t get into serious production until the late 1940s. It would become one of the world’s most-produced automobiles – more than 21 million copies through the… more»
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What’s It Worth? 1967 Lotus Elan SE Project Car
The Lotus Elan arrived in 1962 as the embodiment of Colin Chapman’s plan to improve his company’s road-car regime. With a fiberglass body mounted on a backbone chassis, the new Elan was configured as a two-seat convertible. Fixed-head coupes… more»
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318 V8 4-Speed! 1973 Plymouth Duster
Though the decals on this 1973 Plymouth Duster say 340, the seller says it has a 318 cubic inch V8 (confirmed by the VIN). So, someone must have gotten optimistic back in the day and added the stickers to… more»
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Four-Speed Personal Luxury: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Once upon a time, the Monte Carlo was a desirable model that fell between the muscle cars of the day and the luxo-cruisers. What was great about it? It was a personal luxury car that said that the person… more»
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Older Body, New Chassis: Brewster Bodied 1938 Buick
One of the more interesting aspects of prewar automobile production was the use of coachbuilders to craft bodies for high-end classics. The deal was you selected a chassis from a builder like Packard, Duesenberg, or Rolls Royce. These chassis… more»
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Not Driven in 25 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the popular Chevrolet Camaro arrived in early 1970 – several months late due to problems getting the new design ready for production. As a result, sales were off by nearly half from the 1969 model… more»
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Oven-Baked Project: 1971 Chrysler 300
Though the Pontiac GTO usually gets credit for starting the muscle car movement, it started nearly a decade earlier. That’s when Chrysler introduced the Letter Series – largely New Yorkers that had been souped up. To capitalize on the… more»
