The Jaguar XK120 was introduced at Earl’s Court in 1948. It was a sensation, catapulting the British car industry to an unprecedented level of success. With a body influenced by pre-war French coupes such as the Talbot Lago, the… more»
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Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
It took 10 years for Chevy to redesign its sports car, the Corvette, but it was worth the wait. Also co-termed Stingray for the first time, the 1963 ‘Vette was a vast improvement over its predecessors and the public… more»
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Worth Saving? 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS
With so many cool offerings throughout the sixties under their belt, it’s not an easy task for me to try and pick a favorite Chevrolet Impala SS, but if I could narrow it down to three it would likely… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1965 Ford Mustang arrived early and was sometimes called a 1964½. The 1970 Chevy Camaro arrived late and was sometimes called a 1970½. But both were titled as 1965 and 1970 models, respectively. This 1970 Camara Z28 was… more»
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No Reserve, Three Owners: 1957 Borgward Isabella Sedan
In 1929, Carl Borgward combined several companies, which themselves were already combinations, into his eponymous Borgward Group. He was making three-wheeled cars quite successfully, later turning to conventional four-wheelers – sometimes labeled Hansa, sometimes Lloyd, sometimes Goliath, and sometimes… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT Z28
Sometimes an enthusiast will unintentionally find themselves the owner of a classic. That is the story with this 1973 Camaro LT Z28. The seller located it two years ago while searching for a ’58 Impala project. The Camaro had… more»
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All Original Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
There is a fear quietly lurking within the classic community that the supply of genuine barn find projects will eventually trickle to a halt. However, vehicles like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air prove that there are still some hidden… more»
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Long-Stored Drop Tops: ’84 VW Rabbit and ’88 VW Cabriolet
I had a friend reach out to me recently and ask if the MK1 Volkswagen Cabriolet was a smart investment in terms of being a future classic. It was a tough question because while I find them charming and… more»
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Roller Coaster: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
As basically a blank slate, this 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon is crying out for some smaller bumpers, not to mention a drivetrain to fill in the gaping hole where the existing drivetrain would have been. The seller has… more»
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Field Find: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
In 1964, Plymouth introduced its first pony car, the Barracuda. Situated on Chrysler’s compact A-platform, its fastback styling was actually a Valiant in disguise. The first cars even carried Valiant badging, shifting to the fish in 1965 as Plymouth… more»
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One Of A Kind: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
The owner of this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette must have been into the mindset of making lemonade when life gives you lemons, as the convertible was stolen and then stripped not too long after it rolled off the assembly line. … more»
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Not Running: 1972 Lotus Europa Series 2 Project
Deja vu all over again: here on craigslist is the ninth Lotus Europa we’ve seen at Barn Finds this year, making us the halfway house for adoptable Europas. This one is a 1972 Series 2 with an asking price… more»
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350-Equipped: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Sedan
Although many enthusiasts focus on the two-door variants of classic cars, some find a four-door more practical. If you’ve ever struggled to maneuver a small child into the back seat of the former, you’ll know how difficult it can… more»
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Same Owner Since ’84: 1963 Lincoln Continental
Elwood Engel’s fantastic Lincoln Continental (’61-’69) makes a regular appearance here on Barn Finds but many that I have reviewed aren’t in the best of condition. And that’s unfortunate as this version of the Continental is about as iconic… more»
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Bald Benz: 1960 Mercedes 190 SL
Without knowing for certain, I imagine that we are looking at a 1960 Mercedes 190 SL that started down a restoration path years ago and then came to an abrupt stop. Lack of time, money, interest, space, or worse,… more»
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Perfect Beginner Project? 1964 Citroën 2CV
I sometimes worry about the future of tinkering with cars. With today’s models, there are so many electronics that anyone without an electrical engineering degree is unlikely to be able to look after their own car. And this is… more»
