As amazing as it seems given the intense popularity of the F-150, Henry Ford required convincing before he was willing to launch a pickup. Before about 1924, truck bodies were made by outside suppliers such as Field, Galion Allsteel,… more»
Project Cars
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4-Wheel-Drive Project: 1963 Dodge Power Wagon
The Power Wagon was Dodge’s medium-duty truck in production from 1945 to 1980. The second generation materialized in 1957 and the ¾-ton four-wheel-drive versions were coded W200 (the 2WD editions were D200). With its roots in wartime production, the… more»
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SCCA-Approved: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
The Ford Mustang Boss 302 joined the Chevy Camaro Z/28 in SCCA Trans Am racing in 1969 and 1970. With street versions available for sale, Boss 302 production worked out to just 8,253 units in two years. With a… more»
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Shinoda Goes RVing: 1971 Dodge Rectrans Discoverer
When you hit two bases-loaded home runs in the world of automotive styling, what do you do for an encore? Larry Shinoda, the famed designer who is credited for elements of the 1963 Corvette and the Boss 302 Mustang,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1989 Cadillac Brougham
As some of you may recall, I have worked with a dear friend in Georgia to share cars and trucks from his property that had the potential of being resold and restored. Many of you have even purchased these… more»
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Porsche Tag Up Front: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
We have covered a lot of Corvettes here on Barn Finds, but the Corvette in this ad has something I have never seen on a Corvette in all my years walking the Earth. Whoever is selling this car has… more»
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Running 302 V8 Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar
Ford doubled down on its presence in the “pony car” market in 1967 by launching the Cougar over at Mercury. Sharing infrastructure with the popular Mustang, the Cougar was perhaps a bit more stylish and luxurious than its Dearborn… more»
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Major Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Some brave enthusiasts will look at almost any classic and see the potential hidden beneath a tired and rusty exterior. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is looking for such an individual because it has been beset by significant rust issues…. more»
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Project Pace Car: 1979 Ford Mustang
The earliest Fox body Ford Mustangs were not looked upon favorably by car enthusiasts, and the pace car editions were a bit of a mixed bag in terms of customer response. In some cases, it was like most pace… more»
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49k Original Miles: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Restore or preserve? That is the question facing the new owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback. It is claimed to have a genuine 49,000 miles on its odometer, and the presentation of various aspects of this classic makes… more»
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42 Years In A Barn: 1969 Dodge A100 Pickup
The last Dodge A100 pickup that we saw here was just over a year ago, they don’t turn up too often. Cab forward pickups had a reputation as being somewhat unwieldy in quick braking situations with most of the… more»
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BF Auction: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
The ninth generation of Ford Thunderbird was offered with a few different engine options ranging from a 4-cylinder turbo up to a 5.0 V8. While you would think the V8 would be the powerhouse option, it was the Turbo… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Ford Mustang got a modest redesign for the 1969 model, growing a bit in length and gaining some weight in the process. The front end now featured four headlights instead of just two and the fastback body officially… more»
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Needs TLC: 1968 MGB Roadster
With almost 500,000 copies on the ground, the MGB is an amenable restoration project for the amateur. Parts, clubs, and help are easy to find, and the cars are simple and cheap to begin with. If you’re ready to… more»
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Gold Anniversary Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
To celebrate its 50th year in the automobile business, Chevrolet cooked up the Gold Anniversary Edition of the Impala in 1962. It was a low-production vehicle (no more than 350 copies) and usually came in Super Sport trim. The… more»
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Bits and Pieces: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Project
The Chevy Corvette debuted in 1953 as the first production U.S. sports car. But the first-year editions were largely hand-built, and the company struggled to get 300 of them out the door. Better assembly facilities arrived in 1954 and… more»
