One thing that doesn’t turn up often here at Barn Finds is an REO – regardless of either a car or truck model. Today’s find, a 1928 REO Wolverine, is considered, of course, to be a barn find –… more»
Project Cars
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No Reserve Project: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is listed as a no-reserve project, with what looks like a very sound body, complete red leather interior, and an intact drivetrain. There’s some superficial evidence it was a project or show car back in… more»
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1 of 102: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 R-Code
Ford built hundreds of thousands of full-size cars in 1966. But only 102 of them were Galaxie 500s with the R-Code racing motor that put out nearly one horsepower per cubic inch. They were built for speed and not… more»
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Air-Cooled Drop-Top: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair
The Chevy Corvair was perhaps the most unusual car to come out of Detroit in the 1960s. With its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine and 4-wheel independent suspension, it was America’s version of the VW Beetle, except bigger. The car was… more»
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Ride Share Pair: 2 for 1 Checker Cabs
If you’ve ever been to New York City or some other major metro area, chances are you’ve ridden in a Checker cab at least once. From 1961 to 1982, Checker Motors produced these bulky cars which mostly served as… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Ford Bronco
The 1967 model year disappointed Ford when they viewed sales results for their Bronco range. After showing much promise during its first year, sales slumped to a mere 14,230 vehicles for the second year of production. However, times change,… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit remains one of those creations you still can’t quite understand why it exists. I know, there’s an ass for every seat, and I have owned plenty of vehicles very few people understand. But the neoclassical… more»
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Recently Revived: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL AMG
I rarely have the opportunity to write about the same car twice, but that is the case with this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL AMG. We previously featured it in 2020, and, at that stage, it hadn’t run for years…. more»
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Same Family 55 Years: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac’s GTO was in its fourth year in 1967, the second as a series of its own. Its popularity was still high, though down from 96,000 to 81,000 units in 1967 vs. 1966. The seller’s convertible had the second… more»
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28k Original Miles! 1959 Cadillac
There are very few classic cars that are more recognizable than a 1959 Cadillac. The giant rear fins reached their “peak” in ’59. Their bullet tail lights have been used in countless custom car and motorcycle builds. The Ghostbusters… more»
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Rock-Solid Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
Selecting the ideal candidate for a project build can be tricky, and many enthusiasts have spent countless hours pursuing the goal. The seemingly perfect candidate often hides significant rust, or major mechanical components may be missing or damaged beyond… more»
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Packard V8! 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Golden Hawk was the first in a line of several “Hawk” branded automobiles that Studebaker-Packard produced between 1956 and 1964. The 1956 edition would be the most unique as it was the only year that a Packard V8… more»
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Red, White and Blue: 1967 Ford Mustang
Ford’s popular “pony car,” the Mustang, got its first facelift in 1967. The biggest change was perhaps under the hood where room and infrastructure would permit engines as large as a 390 cubic inch V8. This ’67 fastback wasn’t… more»
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Vintage Hot Rod: 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe
While it is possible to create a modern hot rod, there’s something attractive about buying one built during the genre’s heyday. That is the case with this 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe. A previous owner built the vehicle as a… more»
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Extravagant Cat: 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS Project
The XK120 was an accident. William Lyons, Jaguar’s chief, dreamed of producing a saloon-bodied luxury car that would go at least 100 mph. But World War II interrupted the continuum of life, and afterward, what was needed in a… more»
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Sport Package Survivor: 1991 Nissan 240SX SE
Few imports from the late 80s and early 90s have become as sought after as the S13-chassis Nissan 240SX. These cars were somewhat ignored when they first came out, living in the shadow of the mighty 300ZX. The 240SX… more»
