Every now and again, a car shows up on Barn Finds that I really, really want to go out and buy. This 1989 Merkur XR4Ti is one such vehicle, as I’ve always wanted to own one but have never… more»
Project Cars
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One Owner! 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Enjoying the California sun after 25 years of storage, this 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser seeks a new owner after giving its original buyer 50 years and 86,000 miles of service. Though apparently not running, this classic shows well like… more»
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1974 Corvette Project With 35K Miles
While it certainly doesn’t look like it in this first picture, this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is said to have only covered 35,250 miles from new. Even if the real mileage is 100k more than that, the project car is… more»
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Reader Sighting: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I love a good automotive mystery! So reader Jayden P’s recent sighting has me intrigued. He spotted this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 a few weeks ago while driving around in Twin Falls, Idaho. He snapped a couple of… more»
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Sitting for 25 Years: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
This once-classy 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE had been sitting outside for 25 years, either during or after the period of time in which the owner passed away. As such, it has been neglected for eons, but it’s surprisingly still complete… more»
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Panther Pink Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger 340
Chrysler’s “Hi-Impact” paint colors were all the rage in the early 1970s. And one of the most daring – and fewest produced – was Panther Pink. Out of the nearly 65,000 of the new Dodge Challengers built for 1970,… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1956 Ford C-750 COE
Well, here is something you don’t see parked on the street every day. Or even here on Barn Finds. I believe this is the first 1956 Ford C-750 COE. (cab over engine) truck we’ve featured. There’s not a lot… more»
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One Of 505! Original Owner 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota
When you hear the name Carroll Shelby, undoubtedly images of the iconic Cobra and modified Mustangs come to mind. That’s not the only thing Shelby is known for, though. For a brief stint in the 1980s, Shelby got to… more»
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Dusty Garage Find: 1991 Nissan 300ZX
The 300ZX was an evolution of the 240Z that took the sports car market by storm in the early 1970s. It was built across two generations between 1983-01 but only sold in the U.S. in 1984-96. The car was… more»
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Rare Overdrive: 1964 MGB
Built between 1962-80, the MGB was a 2-door sports car first manufactured by the British Motor Corporation (BMC). It replaced the MGA that had been produced from 1955 until the release of the MGB. This one from 1964 is… more»
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Fuel Injected? 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
By 1957, Bunkie Knudsen had spiffed up Pontiac, pitching the suspenders and rolling with the longer, lower, wider attitude that was taking root in Detroit – showboating was in! Technology, for the sake of product development and improvement, as… more»
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Monster V12! 1939 Seagrave Canopy Cab
Seagrave fire trucks exemplify the difference between a public service vehicle like a dump truck or garbage truck and a public safety vehicle. Lives depend on fire trucks arriving rapidly and flawlessly executing their purpose, such as pumping water… more»
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Sitting For 30 Years! 1967 Triumph TR4A
The sight of a classic British sports car left exposed to the elements is a sad one. It gets so much worse when it has occupied that spot for more than 30-years. When you consider that the entire production… more»
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1 of 922: 1964 Chrysler Imperial Convertible
To help get a leg up on Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler redesigned their full-size luxury cars for 1964. They were very different styling-wise compared to what was offered before, thanks to designer Elwood Engel, who hired been hired away… more»
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Fiberglass Rarity: 1956 La Dawri Conquest Project
La Dawri Coachcraft was a maker of fiberglass sports car bodies, including the Conquest (aka Cavalier). You could think of them as a kit car, but if you bought one, all you got was the body. The company began… more»
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UPDATE! Can You ID This Small 1948 Roadster?
UPDATE – When we posted this mystery roadster, we had no idea what the response would be like. Well, it turned out to be one of the most interesting comment threads we’ve had in a while. Some of you… more»
