Going far beyond dropping a big V8 and transmission into a classic vehicle, this 1957 Ford F-100 Panel truck in Portland, Oregon follows through with modern air conditioning, power front disc brakes, Toyota power steering, and more. With most… more»
Project Cars
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Hard Work Done: 1966 GMC Pickup
With classic pickups continuing to experience increasing popularity in today’s market, project vehicles can be highly sought. Whether potential buyers plan a faithful restoration or a custom build, locating the right candidate before someone beats you to the punch… more»
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Fuelie-Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Every classic that we see at Barn Finds has a story to tell, although some are clearer than others. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery. Its owner has poured plenty of time, effort, and cash… more»
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The Italian Cobra? 1969 Intermeccanica Torino Italia
Intermeccanica, a still-going concern, has an interesting history. Starting out in Turin Italy, the specialty car manufacturer moved to the U.S. in 1975 and now calls Vancouver, British Columbia home. And starting in 1970, Intermeccanica had to ditch the… more»
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Small Block Project Car: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII
Studebaker beat most of the competition to the new compact market space by at least a year, introducing the new Lark in 1959. The car and its variants would remain in production through the demise of Studebaker auto production… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1962 MGA MKII Project
If you’ve never experienced an MGA, you’re really missing out on one of the finest British sports cars ever built. While it’s not the fastest or best handling, it is the perfect balance of all of those things with… more»
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See-Thru Roof! 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
Before there was the Ford retractable hardtop, there were the Ford Crestliner and Mercury Sun Valley hardtops with a see-through roof. It was a 2-year experiment in 1954-55 that was not continued because of the heat the passengers might… more»
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D-Code 312 V8/3-Speed! 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was a monumental success for Ford Motor Company, introduced in 1955 and lasting for ten generations before it took a break after the 1997 model year. The first-generation cars were two-seaters and manufactured from 1955 through 1957,… more»
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155 hp DOHC! 1974 Lotus Elite Type 75
In 1974, Lotus Cars was looking to change up its image and created a 4-seat sports/touring auto called the Elite Type 75 (later replaced by the Type 83). These cars were produced through 1982 and are not a common… more»
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Formula S Project: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
The Formula S option was an upgraded handling package on the 1965-69 Plymouth Barracuda. It included heavier torsion bars, an anti-roll bar up front, and added leaves in the rear semi-elliptical springs with heavy-duty shocks. It also had beefier… more»
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Worthy Project? 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile expanded its relationship with Hurst Performance following the success of the 4-4-2. For nine model years stretched between 1968 and 1984, the Hurst/Olds was born. Based on the Cutlass Supreme coupe, the 1975 Hurst/Olds saw a production of… more»
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Sunliner Convertible: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
Named after the Michigan estate of Henry Ford, the Fairlane was part of the company’s sales portfolio from 1955 to 1970. Initially the top-line model, it would take a back seat to the Galaxie in the 1960s. The cars… more»
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1970s Retro Look? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1965 model year signaled the mid-way point for the second generation of the Chevy Corvette, which ran between 1963-67. Changes were few to the cars as designers were already aiming at the next generation coming in 1968, one… more»
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Woods Find: 1950s Jaguar XK120
The Jaguar XK120 was a British 2-seat roadster built between 1948 and 1954. It was Jaguar’s first sports car since SS 100 production ended in 1939. A highly desirable automobile today, the XK120 was quite successful in racing and… more»
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Ready To Roll: 1939 Chevrolet Master ½-Ton Pickup
Regular readers will look at this 1939 Chevrolet Master ½-Ton Pickup and recognize why I find it so appealing. The seller has returned this classic to a roadworthy state and only made changes to ensure that it is safe… more»
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Restore or Rod? 1931 Ford Model A
Sitting in this garage is a 1931 Ford Model A that offers its next owner a world of possibilities. It is a complete and original classic that recently emerged from a barn after three decades in isolation. It would… more»
