In previous articles, I’ve discussed situations where companies have successfully bolted American V8 engines into classic British sports cars, with the Sunbeam Tiger standing as a shining example. Those cars were produced utilizing considerable engineering knowledge, but what if… more»
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Seventies Style: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Camaros have always been cool cars and great alternatives to the original Pony Car, the Mustang. This 1968 Camaro ups that ante in an interesting fashion. Somewhere along the way, likely in the 1970s, the car got treated to… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1974 Pontiac LeMans
The LeMans began as an upscale version of the Tempest compact in the early 1960s and later became the primary series as a mid-size. The fourth generation of the car debuted in 1973 as part of the redesign GM… more»
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Extra-High Highboy: 1974 Ford F-250 Crewcab Short Bed
We featured this same truck here on Barn Finds in December of 2019. It has undergone a couple of changes since then including a new tire and wheel package along with a surprise under the hood. Trucks from the 1970s… more»
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A 92 Year-Old Survivor? 1930 Packard Standard Eight Roadster
A symbol of wealth and power that rolled off the assembly line just as it was becoming clear that the Great Crash of ’29 was only a taste of things to come, this 1930 Packard Standard Eight Roadster is… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1969 Ford Mustang
The old “ran when parked” claim is a common and dismissive throw-away line that means “this car doesn’t run, but it did not all that long ago, so maybe there’s not much wrong with it”, or thereabouts. But the… more»
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Summer Project: 1966 MGB Roadster
If you are someone who likes a bit of a challenge, then perhaps this grey 1966 convertible MGB Roadster might be up your street. This convertible could be ready for the summer if you put in the hours beforehand… more»
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Blank Slate 1917 Ford Model T Project
Henry Ford wasn’t the first automotive magnate to utilize the assembly line–that honor goes to Ransom Eli Olds. Ford just made it the best version of it, and his Model T became ubiquitous on American roads as the de… more»
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396/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396
It can sometimes prove easy for a seller to represent a classic as something it isn’t. That isn’t the case with this 1969 Camaro, as the supplied information confirms it as a genuine RS/SS 396. Somebody has commenced its… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
In 1964, Ford only built 3,100 full-size cars with their 427 V8 motor. With a six-pack set-up, which was in 2,450 Fords, the engine produced nearly one horse per cubic inch. This Galaxie 500 convertible was one of those… more»
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NYC Barn Find? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
A New York City Barn find, eh? Or so the listing proclaims. Ohhhkay, glad to have that out of the way. I didn’t think there had been any barns in NYC since the days of Peter Stuyvesant but what… more»
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389 Medical Mobile! 1960 Pontiac Superior Ambulance
The bad thing about an ambulance, or especially a hearse, is that most people only get to experience riding in them during not-so-good times in their lives. And while an ambulance may often be the best case for a… more»
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Pick a Roadster: Pair of 1965 Datsun Fairlady 1500s
We’ve all gotten over our heads on projects that are simply not going to see the light of day or feel the warmth of the pavement beneath their wheels. What’s doubly unfortunate is when those same projects are forced… more»
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Stalled and Stored Project: 1967 Citroen 2CV
Occasionally, it’s hard to resist the allure of an oddball. While enthusiasts by and large prefer cars that have some level of utility and that are easy to find parts for, there’s always the temptation to throw caution to… more»
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390/4-Speed Project: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe
Undertaking to complete someone’s project build that has stalled can be fraught with dangers. Depending on the level of progress, a new owner could be buying into a situation guaranteed to cause headaches. That doesn’t appear to be the… more»
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Project or Parts? 1957 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
It is easy for an enthusiast to find the project car of their dreams and become so overwhelmed with enthusiasm that they fail to recognize its failings. That is when an owner has to step back and gain some… more»
