The MG Midget series commenced production in the late 1920s with the M-type and rapidly progressed through the alphabet in an erratic fashion, but with physical consistency: all the cars except the Airline coupe were open, all utilized tiny… more»
Project Cars
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12 Cylinder Luxury Roadster: 1934 Packard Twelve
The Packard Motor Car Company dates all the way back to the late nineteenth century when the company first began producing vehicles in Warren, Ohio during the year 1899. Packard was known for its innovation during their early days,… more»
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1 of 175: 1968 Chrysler Newport Sportsgrain Convertible
Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote a famous poem about Spring being the season of love. Spring was also the time of year when automakers would introduce limited special-edition models to hopefully jazz up the sales force and increase foot traffic… more»
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Dr. Sam Sheppard’s 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet V12!
The general public embracing a captivating murder mystery certainly isn’t anything new in pop culture, especially one that garnered as much attention from the media as the Dr. Sam Sheppard accusation, trial, conviction, re-trial, and exoneration received beginning in… more»
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In Storage 17 Years: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Project
Growing up in the 60’s, our neighborhood was a typical middle class one with most of the homes being brick ranchers with a Chevy or Ford or a station wagon tucked in the carport. To get out of our… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Dodge Tradesman 4X4 Van
In the days before minivans, full-size vans were the only way to go if one wanted a really large people hauler. Sure, there were nine-passenger station wagons but in some instances even they weren’t large enough to do the… more»
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Almost Fabulous: 1953 Hudson Hornet Twin H-Power
In 1948, Hudson introduced the innovation that would both inspire one of the most famous cars of all time, and contribute to the demise of the Hudson name: the Step-Down. The Step-Down affixed the floorplan of the car at… more»
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Trailer Needed: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Tri-five Chevrolets have been consistent performers in the classic market for decades, and pristine examples often attract eye-watering prices. However, there are also cars at the other end of the spectrum demanding attention, and this 1956 Bel Air is… more»
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Extra Parts Included: 1972 AMC Javelin SST
I’ve long admired AMC because it was a company that seemed to achieve some great things on a shoestring budget. Admittedly, it produced a few horror stories along the way, but the 1972 Javelin SST wasn’t one of them…. more»
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Well Documented: 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Sports Coupe
There are many factors to consider when assessing the relative worth of a classic requiring restoration. Apart from its overall physical condition and originality, documentation can become a factor in any determination. That is one of the strong points… more»
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Semper Fi! Revisited 1963 International Travelette
This early quad-cab pickup is a 1963 International Travelette C-1100, and it appears it was delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps from the very beginning. The unusual truck is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace and is located… more»
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Rock Solid: 1955 Ford F100 Pickup
We see our share of older Pickups at Barn Finds, but many require significant rust repairs as part of the build process. This 1955 F100 arrived like a breath of fresh air because it is a rock-solid classic that… more»
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Solid Restorer: 1949 Mercury 9CM Coupe
With the war years behind it, American vehicle manufacturers could turn their attention to civilian car design and manufacturing. Initially, many post-war vehicles were little more than lightly reworked versions of those that rolled off the line in… more»
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Wrong Year? 1953 MG TF
The seller lists this MG TF project car as a 1953 model, but I believe that might be incorrect. A check of the vehicle’s details suggests it could be a 1954 model, although that potential discrepancy could be the… more»
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Restore, Restomod, or Preserve? 1948 Mercury M68 Pickup
Classic pickups make excellent candidates for project builds for several reasons. Their manufacturers generally designed them for ease of maintenance and repair, meaning dismantling and reassembling a vehicle like this 1948 Mercury M68 should be straightforward. Restored to a… more»
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What Do We Do With It? 1936 Buick Shriner’s Parade Car
Let’s have a contest. The winner gets to be crowned King of Barn Finds for a whole day. All day long! How do you win? It is easy. Everyone gets unlimited chances to enter in the comments. Just tell… more»
