The Fordson E83W was central to Ford of Britain’s response to the changing economy during the Great Depression. With its small, economical motor and near-endless variety of cargo configurations – including open pickup, flatbed, barrel, concessionaire, and so on… more»
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Same Family Project: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959 to 1972, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size car (the Del Ray had that distinction in 1958). If you were looking for roomy but stark transportation, the Biscayne was a good choice, and most were purchased with… more»
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Solid Bones Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Coupe
If you’ve been looking for a mid-1960s full-size Chevrolet with real potential and a clean starting point, this 1965 Chevrolet Impala listed on eBay deserves a closer look. Offered as a restoration project and located in Paterson, New Jersey,… more»
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Pop-up Porsche! Camper-converted Porsche 924
Nothing beats an open-air breakfast after spending a night in your camper-converted Porsche. Uh, what? That’s right, perhaps born from pure proximity and liters of Hofbräu Dunkel, this (unknown year) Porsche 924 wears a folding rooftop tent. Its hatchback… more»
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2WD Project: 1979 International Scout Terra Diesel
I wish there could be a modern truck like this 1979 International Terra diesel. It’s the perfect size for me, or at least the perfect bed length. I like the idea of a small diesel engine much more than… more»
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Fire-Damaged 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
The fifth generation (aka C5) of “America’s Sports Car”, the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1997. It was a sleek evolution of the original concept, which dated back to 1953. If you had the open spaces to do it, the… more»
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Not Everything that Glitters is Gold: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
Pontiac produced 14,519 Formulas in 1974 which was even more than Trans Am production of 10,255 units. This 1974 Pontiac Formula 400 is located in Dallas, Texas near Carollton which is not far from DFW airport. You can fly… more»
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Rotary Project Bike: 1977 Hercules W-2000
We’ve seen a few vintage snowmobiles here recently, and the most interesting feature of the Hercules W-2000 motorcycle is the Sachs-designed Wankel rotary engine, used by several snowmobile manufacturers in the late 60s and early 70s. This 1977 Hercules… more»
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3-53 Detroit Diesel: 1958 Boyertown (Chevrolet) Merchandiser
Let’s face it, America was built on the backs of delivery vehicles. While we owe a debt of gratitude to the horse, for the last 100-plus years, we have been beholden to trucks and vans. While 18-wheelers still deliver… more»
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Bare Bones: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 300
When you think of a 1960s Chevy Chevelle, you’ll probably come up with either a Malibu or SS 396. But that would be overlooking the cheapo entry-level models, the 300 and the 300 Deluxe. These cars had few frills… more»
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Last Year RWD: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix
General Motors sold a boatload of personal luxury cars in the 1980s, including the Pontiac Grand Prix. But these were rear-wheel-drive automobiles that liked gasoline, so front-wheel drive was the way of the future. Enter the seller’s 1987 Grand… more»
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All Original 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
The Cadillac Series 62 had a long and successful lifespan, beginning in 1940 but taking a short break after 1942. It returned in 1946 and was in constant production until 1964, with this 1963 model being a final seventh-generation… more»
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Daily Driver? 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1965, and buyers loved them. They sold more than a million Impalas in ’65, a record that would never be bested. The seller has a 1966 Impala Super Sport, which is mostly the same… more»
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Rust-Free Roller Ragtop: 1970 Pontiac LeMans
After the 1960s, convertibles were less in demand than before. That would explain why Pontiac only built 4,670 LeMans Sport drop-tops in 1970, including the seller’s car. It was previously restored but has been off the road for nearly… more»
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Battery Powered Project: 1974 Ford Pinto
Every now and again, a reader sends in a tip that is perfect for a site like Barn Finds and it sells quicker than expected. Reader Darren Barton sent in an excellent find for a Ford Pinto with the… more»
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Pre-L Project: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
There are certain hallmarks of a car that tell you everything you need to know about it. When it comes to assessing projects and preservation, the clues are sometimes obvious, sometimes not, but cars like this 1972 De Tomaso… more»
