Kit cars peaked in the 1960s, with many manufacturers producing bodies that an owner could drop onto a pre-existing production frame. More often than not, the frame hailed from the good people at Volkswagen, but some companies went their… more»
Project Cars
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Pile-O-Parts Project: 1955 Morgan +4
When I was a wee-one, I received a crash mobile as a Christmas present. It was about a 1/25th scale with the body parts attached to a spring-loaded frame so when the car, which looked like a mid to… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1976 Ford Granada Ghia
In the U.S., Ford borrowed the Granada name from Ford of Europe for its new compact that launched in 1975. Eventually, it would replace the Maverick, but for a couple of years, they were both available to buyers with… more»
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Backyard Find: 1960 Triumph TR3A
True project cars, those ones that have been off the road for many years and may or may not be complete, should only be taken on by dedicated individuals. Some would probably say foolhardy individuals! However, it helps to… more»
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Rare Air: 1976 Triumph TR6
The Triumph TR6 was one of the company’s sales success stories. It remained on sale for eight years, with 94,619 buyers parking one in their garage. Like many classic British sports cars, their desirability has grown over time. This… more»
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1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX 390 V8
The AMX was American Motors’ attempt at combining a sports car with a muscle machine from 1968 to 1970. It was a 2-seat GT-style performance auto that essentially was a Javelin with 12 inches cut out of the wheelbase…. more»
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1954 Ford Customline Club Coupe
Two decades after bringing V8 power to the masses with its famous “flathead,” Ford went high-tech in model year 1954 with an all-new overhead valve V8 called the “Y Block” for its deep skirting. This 1954 Ford Customline Club… more»
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Restoration Skills Required: 1964 Jaguar XKE
Cruising through the panolopy of 1964 Jaguars featured here on Barn Finds reveals a majority collection of “needs full restoration” subjects and today’s find, an XKE roadster, is no exception. The seller tells us, “Car will need total restoration”…. more»
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How Much is Too Much? 1970 Saab Sonnet
Rare cars always have a better chance at being restored, as there is usually a better return on the restorer’s investment. That statement can be translated into the following: a restorer will be able to sell a rarer car… more»
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French Wagon: 1992 Peugeot 505 SW8
The difference a tune-up, a good cleaning, and lots of quality photos can do! We featured this Peugeot back in September of 2022 when it was being offered on craigslist for $3,950 in Alabama. It’s now located in New… more»
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Field Find: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Karmann Ghia was a sporty version of the VW Beetle. Built between 1955 and 1974, for a time it was the second most popular imported U.S. car in the U.S. This example from 1964 looks to have been… more»
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Clearance Sale: 1967 Citroen DS21 Pallas Five-Speed
When Citroen finally replaced the Traction Avant with its DS19, the resulting vehicle was so popular that 12,000 orders rolled in on October 6, 1955, the day it was launched at the Paris Motor Show. That sales record stood… more»
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Upgraded V8: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station Wagon
While it isn’t perfect, this 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station Wagon could provide its new owner with a world of possibilities. It runs and drives well, although its paint is tired, and there are developing rust issues. However, all of… more»
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Recently Revived: 1979 Dodge Aspen SE
Hidden in this garage is a 1979 Dodge Aspen SE that recently emerged from long-term storage in Southern California. The years in hibernation have done no real harm, but it does need some TLC to return to its best…. more»
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Recent Barn Find: 1929 Ford Model A Tudor
Although Ford’s Model T was showing its age by the time the last car rolled off the production line in 1927, it was held in such high esteem within the community that it continued to sell in significant numbers… more»
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1976 Ford F-100 Flareside W/ 302 V8 4-Speed
Looking perfect for a shop truck, or just for a fun, useful, and interesting daily driver, this 1976 Ford F-100 Flareside short-bed pickup isn’t perfect, but it isn’t priced at car show prices either. The seller has it listed… more»
