The Barracuda was Plymouth’s “pony car” and actually beat the Ford Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964. But it never enjoyed the same level of success with 1970 being a high-water after a redesign finally gave it… more»
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Restore Again Or Drive? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1972 was the end of the road for the third generation Oldsmobile Cutlass, with the car set to emerge the following year with a complete redesign as part of the new General Motors Collonade style line-up. While the fourth-generation… more»
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1 Of 6? 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible Project
Sadness was the first emotion to enter my mind when initially checking out this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner convertible here on eBay, followed by just completely lacking understanding of how anyone could permit what began life as such a… more»
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Parked For 50 Years! 1936 Ford Phaeton
We sometimes see classics at Barn Finds, and we can’t help but wonder what their backstory is. That is the case with this 1936 Ford Phaeton. It recently emerged after five decades in storage, but we don’t know why… more»
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390 S-Code Project: 1966 Mercury Cyclone
In the mid-1960s, the Cyclone would be the Mercury Comet’s version of a mid-size muscle car. It stayed largely in the shadow of the Ford Fairlane GT and the growing popularity of products being rolled out by the other… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1956 (Chrysler) Imperial
Though it was the premium Chrysler brand since 1926, the Imperial was spun off into its own division in 1955 in the hopes of helping it better compete against Cadillac and Lincoln. I suppose the logic was that adding… more»
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One of a Kind P/U! 2000 Chevrolet S-10 Packard
The S-10 was Chevrolet’s popular compact pickup built from 1982 to 2003. And the Packard 200 was the company’s entry-level sedan produced in 1951 and 1952. For reasons unknown, someone has taken sheet metal from the latter and applied… more»
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Ran In 2019: 1953 Studebaker 2R6 Half-Ton
Ranking among the coolest of the 1950s pickups and Studebaker’s second “real” light-duty pickup after their M-series, this 1953 Studebaker 2R6 is a rare model. The 2R series was important for Studebaker and this truck is worthy of a… more»
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Worthwhile Replica? 1983 Porsche GT1 Tribute
Have you ever been tempted to build a replica of an exotic sports cars? Me either, but plenty of people find the temptation too much to resist. This is despite needing to devote thousands of dollars in labor and… more»
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Original Survivor: 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger
It seems there isn’t a week that passes where we don’t see a First Generation Bronco crossing our desks at Barn Finds. The ongoing popularity of these vehicles helps explain that, and some are pretty sad sights that would… more»
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Four Speed Project – 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes the gap between owning a Corvette and driving it down the road proves insurmountable. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette in Mason, Ohio gained fuel and brake system parts that normally indicate an effort to make a long-parked vehicle drive… more»
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Spare Engine Included: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle demonstrated admirable longevity. It remained in production well beyond expectations when the automotive world and technology had passed it by. It was not many years ago that buyers could find them for mere pennies, but they… more»
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350 V8 Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From 1964 forward, one of Chevrolet’s most popular cars was the Malibu Sport Coupe. After a restyle going into 1971, Chevy was still selling nearly 190,000 copies of that model and body style with a V8 engine. While that… more»
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Top Down Challenge: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
There was a time when you couldn’t have pitched a horseshoe without hitting a ’63 full-size Chevy – Impala or not. Heck, we even had one in our family for a few years. I was young at the time… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Ford F100 Custom Cab
With classic Pickups remaining strong performers in the market, finding a promising project can be challenging. However, this owner has a great prospect he is selling as part of a collection downsize. It is a 1966 Ford F100 Custom… more»
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BF Auction: 1961 Peugeot 403 Break Wagon
French manufacturers have earned a well-deserved reputation for producing cars that aren’t loaded with luxury appointments but feature excellent engineering and unsurpassed versatility. One such car is the Peugeot 403, which remains a firm favorite in many African nations… more»
