Some enthusiasts are more passionate than others and will accumulate a vast collection of classics, planning to transform each into something genuinely special. Time can work against them, and they may choose to send these unfinished projects to a… more»
Project Cars
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BF Auction: 1971 Jensen Interceptor Mark II
It would be fair to say that during the 1960s, only a tiny handful of British automobile manufacturers had genuine high-performance engines in their arsenal. Those that did weren’t in a hurry to share their powerplants with the opposition,… more»
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1967 Canadian-Sourced Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
Normally, I wouldn’t cover a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 (and I used to own one like this!). They, like certain Mopars, are just over-covered, there’s nothing new under the sun that can be said about them. It would take… more»
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Rare Edition: 1969 AMC Rebel Raider
The practice of manufacturers releasing region-specific special edition vehicles was probably at its peak in the late 1960s, and it is a strategy that is rarely seen today. It resulted in some rare and desirable cars and some relatively… more»
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Shades of Scooby-Doo! 1961 Ford Thames 800-E
The Thames 800-E was a small van produced by Ford in the late 1950s and 1960s. They are reminiscent of the early Ford Econoline vans sold in the U.S. (the Thames was not). This example from 1961 has been… more»
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9-Seat Patina Wagon: 1963 Plymouth Belvedere
Belvedere was a Plymouth fixture from 1954 through 1970. It was a full-size car at first before becoming a mid-side model in 1965. Sandwiched between the Savoy and Fury lineup in 1962, it was downsized with the rest of… more»
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Four-Door Biturbo: 1986 Maserati 425
1986 gave us many things, including the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion and the tragic loss of seven crew members, and let’s not forget mad cow disease. That fateful year also produced a four-door twin-turbo Maserati… more»
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50 Years in a Barn: 1946 Lincoln Club Coupe
We have published numerous stories about Lincoln’s fabulous first-generation Continental over the years at Barn Finds. With finds that range from ratty to concours ready, the Continental looms large in Lincoln’s history. Most folks are unaware that these were… more»
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Rare Red Long Roof: 1959 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon
Twenty-five years before the minivan arrived, this was how you hauled kids, Little League teams, Aunt Edna, groceries, lumber, and whatnot: the classic All American 6-passenger and 9-passenger station wagon. And while Fords (269,378) and Chevys (195,585) were the… more»
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Series 2 Project: 1969 Jaguar XKE 2+2
Among all E-Types, the Jaguar XKE 2+2 has always been one of my favorites, not only in the looks department but the car also gets an honorable mention for pseudo-practicality too as it offered seating for an additional 2… more»
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Oven-Baked Opportunity: 1971 Plymouth Duster
At the end of the 1960s, Plymouth was looking for a way to attract more youthful buyers to its Valiant line of compact cars. The solution was to add a fastback variant to the mix in 1970 with its… more»
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Optional Snow Plow: 1971 Ford Bronco
It can sometimes be challenging to determine what sort of life a classic has lived, but this 1971 Ford Bronco provides at least one good clue. It features an optional snow plow, suggesting it has seen plenty of winter… more»
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1970 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find
The 1970 Corvette is a relatively low-production model, for a couple of reasons. First, a UAW strike in early 1969 resulted in a hefty order backlog for that year’s ‘Vettes. When John DeLorean joined Chevrolet in February of 1969,… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1986 Ford Bronco 4WD
The Bronco was Ford’s first Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), and it enjoyed a 30-year run from 1966 to 1996. At first, it was a smaller vehicle that was designed to compete with the Jeep, but later it grew to… more»
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Out Of The Barn: 1969 Ford 428 Cobra
The seller of this 1969 Ford Cobra doesn’t really jump on the 428 Cobra moniker until some distance into the listing, instead referring to it as a Torino – how unusual! There’s not a lot of description but what… more»
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Running Project: 1974 Triumph TR6
Triumph’s TR6 was the successor to the previous TR4/TR5 sports cars but was mechanically similar. Though built in England, more than 90% of the little cars produced between 1969 and 1976 were exported to the U.S. This example from… more»
