In 1946, Henry Ford II welcomed a cadre of outsiders to Ford’s executive ranks. Known as the Whiz Kids, these ten were veterans of WWII and had very particular ideas about Ford’s direction, including the pursuit of a new… more»
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Diesel Four-Speed: 1980 International Scout II
Buyers had a few choices for 4×4 vehicles in 1980, perhaps the most unique would be a last-year Scout II with a Nissan-sourced diesel engine. This 1980 International Scout II has that diesel engine, along with a four-speed manual… more»
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Rare 430 V8 Engine! 1959 Ford Thunderbird
Ford redesigned its 2-seat Thunderbird in 1958 and took some heat from purists. The car was transformed into a 4-seat cruiser that turned up the dial on both luxury and performance. But those complaints were short-lived as the revised… more»
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Two-Door Project: 1980 Range Rover
The seller of this 1980 Range Rover two-door clearly has a bone to pick with his fellow British truck enthusiasts. He claims he bought the truck back in 2007 and has been awaiting a customer with enough cash and… more»
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Manual Maserati: 1973 Citroen SM
It’s slightly disingenuous to call this a Maserati; I know. But as a 1973 Citroen SM, it does share its engine with the Maserati Merak, a sonorous 2.7-liter V6 that made a healthy 180 b.h.p. and was capable of… more»
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Greenwood Widebody: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
The Greenwood Corvette: there are few models that better capture what was happening styling-wise in the 1970s than a genuine Greenwood-converted Corvette. The C3 was the basis for many of these radical transformations, with a few other aftermarket suppliers… more»
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44 Years In A Barn: 1960 Dodge D100 Sweptline
This 1960 Dodge D100 is somewhat of a media star, at least in Granger, Indiana where it resides now. It has been used on at least three photo shoots, according to the seller, who has it listed here on… more»
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Bubble Top Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
In 1961, if you liked the looks of the Chevrolet Sport Coupe with its “bubble top” styling, you had your choice of either a Bel Air or the more upscale Impala. But that wasn’t the case in 1962 when… more»
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Future Restomod? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Throughout most of its long run (1964-77), the mid-size Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates. During that period, the Malibu Sport Coupe would be the dominant series, accounting for more than half of production (if you include the… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1984 Pontiac Sunbird For $1k
The Sunbird was a subcompact offered by Pontiac from 1976 to 1994. The second generation was built between 1982 and 1987. Using a front-wheel-drive platform, the automobile was available in multiple body styles, including convertibles like this drop-top from… more»
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Factory Yellow 4×4: 1978 Ford F-250
Don’t let the snow on the ground fool you: this is a California truck that has made its way up the Pacific coast to Washington State, where it remains in rust-free condition wearing a very rare factory paint job…. more»
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Rare Fiberglass Sports Car: 1952 Crosley Skorpion
Update 12/20/22 – The asking price of this fiberglass oddity has been nearly cut in half! Will that be enough to find it a new home though? Find it here on eBay. Thanks go to Barn Finds reader Sisuman…. more»
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Parked for Years: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
UPDATE: 12/19/2022: There are few things more frustrating than listing an object with good intentions, only to fall foul of a non-paying winning bidder. It is especially true when potential buyers don’t face the obstacle of a reserve. That… more»
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As Is, Where Is: 1964 International Harvester Metro Van
Step vans originated in the 1930s as a convenience for multi-stop delivery drivers. Ideal for bread, milk, and anything that was delivered frequently on a specific route, these were designed so the driver could easily step in and out… more»
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Twin-Stick! 1963 Rambler American 440 Hardtop
Available in a dizzying array of body styles, including two-door sedans, four-door sedans, two-door convertibles, two-door station wagons, and four-door station wagons, the second-generation Rambler American was a nice upgrade from the previous cars. The seller has this 1963… more»
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Heavy Half Driver: 1979 GMC Sierra Classic
The era of building pickups to get around changing emissions requirements seems like a lifetime ago. It also makes me somewhat nostalgic for an era when manufacturers were seemingly working hard to keep customers top-of-mind by offering a truck… more»
