Throughout the 1970s, Ford relied on imports to fill the needs of the compact truck market in the U.S. Mazda supplied a Japanese truck badged as the Courier to compete against the likes of the Chevrolet LUV, also an… more»
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Carport Find: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
Thanks to a widely popular movie, a long-standing muscle car found its sales taking off in the 1970s. That movie was Smokey and the Bandit (from 1977), and that car was the Pontiac Trans Am. Within two years, sales… more»
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Junkyard Bound: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
When Plymouth finally brought back true full-size cars in 1965, the former B-bodies became intermediates. And the Satellite was launched as the high-end version in the Belvedere line-up. The B-bodies were redesigned in 1968-70 and it would be the… more»
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Barn-Stored Since Reagan: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79
Update 06/20/2026: The classic market can be cruel, as the seller of this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has discovered. We saw this once-glorious sports car in May, and the previous listing indicated it had sold. However, it appears the seller… more»
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Big Block Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
It’s hard to say anything new about a 1957 Chevy that hasn’t already been said, but this Los Angeles, California, subject has an interesting feature or two, so I thought I’d present it for your review. It’s claimed to… more»
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Rare Beast: 1973 Suzuki TS-400K Apache
It’s hard to believe that we haven’t seen a Suzuki 400 here on Barn Finds; this is the very first one for any configuration – street, trail, on/off, etc. It’s also one of the rarest and most desirable, at… more»
Patina Project: 1954 Ford F-100 Roller
Early F-Series pickups remain popular with builders, and this 1954 Ford F-100 looks like a straightforward starting point for someone wanting to build one their own way. Purchased as a barn find in Texas, this truck is now located… more»
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Resto-Mod, or Restore? 1938 Willys Pickup
Willys was founded in 1908, and for a brief shining moment, it was the second-largest automobile producer in the US after Ford Motor Company. That sturdy berth was achieved via the purchase of the Overland Company, which was trickling… more»
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468 V8 Project: 1974 Chevrolet Nova SS
When it came to fulfilling the needs of compact car buyers, the Chevrolet Nova was usually at the top of the heap. It was in production from 1962 to 1979, with the generation from 1968 to 1972 perhaps being… more»
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1 Of 200 Made? Autoform Pontiac Firebird
It’s truly amazing how captivating the concept of a convertible automobile has been for large portions of the general population. Despite roadster bodies and folding-top models aplenty during the brass era, Americans have always been infatuated with convertibles, especially… more»
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Christine Or Restore? 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
Well, this ain’t no Christine, that’s fo’ sho’! But being a 1958 Plymouth Belvedere that has managed to survive 68 long years is an impressive enough feat. Chevies and Fords from this era are still pretty plentiful, but a… more»
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Flat-Top Project: 1960 Buick LeSabre
General Motors had all-new B and C-body platforms in 1959-60, and Buick’s styling may have been the most unorthodox. The rear end of the cars looked like a giant locust headed north (like in the B-grade science fiction movies… more»
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Needs a Rebuild: 1980 Porsche 911 Turbo
After several years of being a Porsche evangelist (after several years of not being one), I have settled into a pleasant middle ground where I can appreciate them for their charm while also acknowledging the infatuation with them is… more»
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Speeder Survivor: Fairmont A6 Gang Car V8
Ol’ Scotty “Casey Jones” G sent in this tip. I can’t get enough railroad history and just anything to do with trains. I know these speeder car articles aren’t for everyone, but I thought I’d give this one a… more»
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Rare Bench Seat! 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford treated the Mustang to its second modest restyle in 1969, with the car gaining an extra set of headlights for that year only. Though production numbers declined for the third year in a row, the Mustang held on… more»
BF Exclusive: 1949 Ford Tudor “Shoebox” Project
UPDATE – The seller has provided additional photos of the car! Some project builds are essentially set in stone, while others offer a world of options. This 1949 Ford Tudor falls into the second category. The owner’s husband pursued… more»
