Do you remember the little Subaru BRAT? But do you recall what the name was an abbreviation for? If you came up with “Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter”, you get to move to the head of the class. These little… more»
Project Cars
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Flintstone’s Car: 1962 Porsche 356
The seller of this 1962 Porsche 356 claims to have owned it for 35 years, and had grand plans to bring it back to life. Unfortunately, he’s admitting that if it hasn’t happened by now, it’s not likely to,… more»
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Government Surplus: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano
So you want an Italian thoroughbread, but you don’t want to break the bank? That’s a hard car to find these days, but Alfa Romeo may have the answer you’re looking for. Of course, you’re not going to find… more»
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Bone-Dry Project: 1958 Chrysler Windsor
Withered white, like the bones of a lost cow, this 1958 Chrysler Windsor in Gilbert, Arizona shows every sign of wasting away for decades, perhaps awaiting a dream restoration or having been forgotten entirely. The trailer in these pictures… more»
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White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger
The “White Hat Special” was an unusual options package offered on the 1969 Dodge Charger. You would be forgiven for thinking that all of those cars wore a white vinyl top, but that wasn’t necessarily the case. This Charger… more»
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Small Back Glass: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE
Dodge came late to the pony car party – some first years after the Ford Mustang first stirred the pot. The E-body Challenger was their entry, sharing a new body with the revamped Plymouth Barracuda (although no sheet metal… more»
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390 V8 Survivor: 1967 Ford Country Squire
Ford’s Country Squire would be their top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years. As the auto maker’s premium people mover, the Squire was adorned with external woodgrain trim (real at first, simulated later) from 1950 through 1991. It… more»
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Muscle Project: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 4-Speed
I always find it interesting how we will see only a trickle of certain classic cars here at Barn Finds, but suddenly the floodgates will open with a few real beauties popping out of the woodwork. That is the… more»
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20k Original Miles? 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
This 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo was supposedly parked with just 20,000 original miles on it, and left to stand outside ever since. Time has not been kind to it, as the bodywork suggests, but the seller indicates it… more»
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1956 Buick Super Sedan Barn Find
In 1956, Buick sold four models of automobiles: Series 40, 50, 60 and 70. The Series 60 was more commonly known as the Super, one step up from the Special, but below the Century and Roadmaster. It would use… more»
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Rare Pinto: 1979 Ford Cruising Wagon
When it comes to one of the coolest wagons around, the Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon has got to be on the top of your list. I don’t care whether you’re a Mopar guy or hate domestics, the Cruising Wagon… more»
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Upscale Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
When the Barracuda was redesigned for 1970, Plymouth added an upscale version called the Gran Coupe. It had more amenities than the standard coupe but was limited to motors under 383 cubic inches. This Gran Coupe is a non-running… more»
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LS Swap? 1977 Jaguar XJC Coupe
One sure way to alienate fans of a particular car is to re-power it with an engine from another brand of vehicle. The owner of this 1977 Jaguar XJ Coupé in Greenville, South Carolina said the elegant but engine-free… more»
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Worthwhile Project? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
When the budget-minded Road Runner was conceived, Chrysler executives thought they might sell a few thousand a year. Not sure why they had that opinion given the success that Pontiac had with the early GTO. Instead, they sold 45,000… more»
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Tent Find: 1967 Ford Mustang 302
The successful Mustang got its first restyle in 1967 and continued to sell well, although not quite as briskly as its 1966 high water mark. That would be the year the car would get its first serious competition in… more»
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Desert Find: $3,900 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon
The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s first all-steel-bodied wagon in 1952 after the “Woodie” phase of wagon production had come to an end. Simpler in trim and amenities compared to the Country Squire, the Ranch Wagon would remain a Ford… more»
