A passion for old cars is usually fairly straightforward. You see the car, want the car, and then, if the stars align, buy the car. Yet here we have an opportunity that might excite interest from several different angles…. more»
Project Cars
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Ambitious Project: Ferrari F40 Replica
The Ferrari F40 remains one of the more unobtainable supercars for mere mortals. It never really landed – from its inception, it was an item – but all these years later, it’s not far behind the likes of the… more»
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35 Years In Storage: 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster
Here’s a desirable one. It’s only the second 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster featured here on Barn Finds in the past decade, and it looks like a solid candidate for restoration. This top-of-the-line Jag has been mothballed and… more»
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California Mopar: 1974 Dodge Charger 360
Although the second-generation Dodge Chargers (1968 through 1970 models) are some of the most sought-after Muscle Cars of their era, the demand for the third generation Charger is also pretty high as well. Produced from 1971-1974, the Charger still… more»
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The Little Mouse: 1948 Fiat 500 Topolino
Fiat is a real come-and-go auto manufacturer, at least here in the states. It’s here, then it’s gone, then it comes back again, seemingly with a lot of the same problems that possessed its last U.S. foray, and now… more»
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Audi Predecessor: 1951 DKW F91 Sonderklasse
The DKW F91 was known by a variety of names and was built by Auto Union in Germany from 1953-59. Auto Union had been formed from four merging companies and would eventually morph into Audi. The body of this… more»
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Rare But Cheap: 1961 Peugeot 403 Wagon
In the United States, Peugeot has always made wagons part of its somewhat limited presence. Obviously, it’s really limited now given they don’t even sell cars here anymore, but when they did, models like the 505 Estate were among… more»
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Army Clone: 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A
The owner of this 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A served his country faithfully in Korea. When the opportunity presented itself to create a clone of the vehicles he had driven during that time, he didn’t hesitate to build the vehicle… more»
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Original 440 Magnum: 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T
Sometimes a single photo can tell much of the story about a classic car. That appears to be the case with this 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T. This shot reveals a vehicle that would have offered exciting performance potential when… more»
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Stored 32 Years: 1974 Datsun 260Z
The 260Z is the sometimes-forgotten evolution of the original Datsun 240Z, a popular Japanese sports car. It was produced for only 18 months in 1973-74 before being replaced by the 280Z. They can usually be identified because of their… more»
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Former Race Car: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette got off to a rocky start, selling just 300 cars in 1953, its first year. When just 700 units were built in 1955, it looked like the sports car might be doomed. But a restyle in… more»
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Upscale El Camino? 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
Among the numerous automotive trends that seem to just take a life of their own, converting vehicles into an El Camino-style arrangement (or a flower car, for you sophisticated types) is one of the more ambitious backyard hack-jobs I’ve… more»
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Badlands Field Find: 1973 AMC Javelin
American Motors got into the highly competitive pony car space with the Javelin in 1968. To a lesser extent, the new AMX was a player, too, but it was more of a GT-style car, a Javelin with 2-seats and… more»
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Bronzed Big-Block: 1966 Pontiac Tempest 455
Before the GTO was introduced in 1964, putting Pontiac solidly on the performance-car map, the economical Tempest could actually be specified with options that gave it a higher output than the Corvette. This 1966 Tempest looks a bit plain… more»
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396-Powered 1982 Chevrolet El Camino
Things, automotive-wise, were looking shaky in the ’80s. A lingering recession at the start of the decade, and another oil embargo in ’79 compounded problems already brought about by stringent emission control regs, CAFE standards, and growing Asian competition…. more»
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1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Project
The Chevy Camaro was in its second year in 1968, the Bow-Tie Brigade’s competitor to the successful Ford Mustang. The car was a big seller, with more than 235,000 copies delivered that year. This ’68 Camaro is said to… more»
