While sales tapered during its three years of production, Ford’s Fourth Generation Thunderbird continued to sell in respectable numbers. The seller admits this 1965 example needs some love, but it does appear complete. It also seems to be short… more»
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WS6 Equipped: 1979 Pontiac Formula
Pontiac introduced the WS6 Performance Handling Package in 1978. It was improved in 1979 with the addition of 4 wheel disc brakes. Car and Driver named the 1979 Trans Am equipped with WS6 the best handling American made car…. more»
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Matching Numbers: 1960 Porsche 356B S Coupe
Unrestored, matching number Porsche 356s have been hard to find for quite a while now. The owner of this 1960 356 S unfortunately is having to sell it due to a medical condition–I’m sure that’s the only reason!… more»
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1958 Austin-Healey 100-6 Garage Find
This 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6 looks to be a prime(r) restoration candidate. It’s unusual in that it has disc wheels and no overdrive, although I would be sourcing an overdrive transmission for a swap if I were the buyer. The… more»
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Oddballs! Citroens And MGB-GT
When frequent finder Chuck F. sent us a link to this dealership in Fort Mill, South Carolina, I was expecting the unusual; Chuck is like me and is attracted to oddball cars. But I wasn’t expecting an ad for… more»
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Field Find: 1951 Buick Super
The Super – sometimes called the Buick Eight or Super Eight – was the company’s mid-level automobile from 1940 through 1958. It was usually positioned between the Special and Roadmaster. Like all other Buicks from 1931, the 1949-53 editions… more»
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Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Perhaps as iconic now as the original Pontiac GTO, the Chevelle SS 396 is sought after today in muscle car circles. Part of the mid-size Chevelle line-up, the SS 396 (Super Sport) became a series of its own in… more»
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Rare 4WD: 1971 Jeepster Commando SC-1
This is a 1971 Jeepster Commando SC-1 located in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. If you are not familiar with the Jeep Commando, it was produced from 1966 to 1973. A total of 57,350 Jeepster Commandos (C101) vehicles were sold from 1966-1971…. more»
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Pile ‘O Parts or Better Than That? Ford Bronco Project
At Barn Finds, we have seen our share of Ford Broncos of all flavors lately. When a ratty one appears, commenters fall starkly into two camps: restore it, or strip it for parts. The “restore it” crowd points out… more»
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All-Steel Original! 1934 Ford Five-Window Coupe
Listed as a “complete project,” this 1934 Ford five window coupe in Canoga Park, California somehow avoided hot-rod modifications, and the original Henry Ford steel comes with “pretty much everything,” according to the seller here on eBay. A later… more»
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Fury Wannabe: 1959 Plymouth Belvedere Project
In the mid-1950s, Plymouth’s stylist Virgil Exner came up with the Forward Look: hooded headlamps meant to look like jet engines, dramatically upswept fins, tons of chrome, and bubble top styling. After Exner exited Plymouth, this styling momentum reached… more»
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Barn Bike: 1968 Bridgestone 350 GTR
As one of the most unusual Japanese manufacturers of motorcycles, Bridgestone made some great and interesting bikes. How a tire company got into the motorcycle business is also interesting and it’s even more interesting why they got out of… more»
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UK Find! 1970 Morris Minor Traveler
Most British car lovers (and a substantial portion of the rest of you) will find a soft spot in their hearts for the Morris Minor Traveler (wood-framed two-door station wagon). This particular car was being restored by a former… more»
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Restomod Candidate: 1979 Pontiac Formula
Some enthusiasts may look at this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula and think that its best days are behind it. Others see this car as a diamond in the rough and immediately start dreaming of what this car could be…. more»
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Sweet Tangerine: One-Owner 1968 912 With 30,000 Original Miles
There was a time — not that long ago, actually — when most people turned their nose up at a 912. Who would want a power-handicapped 911? And yet, here we are in 2022, with (admittedly) an exciting, dusty,… more»
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Crudded-up Classic: 1973 Volkswagen Bus Camper
If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. That was one of my grandmother’s favorite sayings, and it kinda applies to this 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van. The van waits in Dermotte, Indiana for its new owner… more»
