The Palace of Versailles was the fabled French royal residence until the royals lost their heads over a minor political disagreement. As it is currently one of the most impressive museums in the world and a landmark of French… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Best Yellowstone Souvenir Ever: 1925 White 12 Passenger Bus
It is said that all we will have in the end is memories. For those who have made the pilgrimage to Yellowstone, there are a lot of memories swimming around in their brains. From majestic peaks to amazing animals,… more»
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Recently Restored: 1956 Continental Mark II
Economic rationalism means that few modern manufacturers will produce a vehicle as a “price is no object” exercise and then sell the new model at a loss. However, Ford pursued that path with the 1956 Continental Mark II. It… more»
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Original 390: 1967 Ford Mustang Hardtop
It is easy to understand why the Mustang was a runaway sales success. Ford catered to every taste and budget with its iconic pony car, and even the most humble-looking vehicle could hide a performance secret. Such is the… more»
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Dry Climate Survivor: 1979 Ford Bronco
Choosing an appropriate project candidate can be challenging because the market is overflowing with possibilities. This 1979 Ford Bronco is a worthy contender. It is a dry climate survivor with no rust issues. It is in excellent mechanical health,… more»
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Original Paint: 1973 Dodge Coronet
Though the nameplate had been around since the 1950s, the Coronet spent most of its life as a mid-size car (1965 to 1976). By 1971, it was only offered as 4-door sedans and station wagons. The seller’s ’73 edition… more»
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8k Original Miles? 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
We frequently see classics cross our desks at Barn Finds featuring extraordinarily low odometer readings, which sometimes must be taken with a grain of salt. Such is the case with this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V. The seller states… more»
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Museum Quality? 25k Mile 1985 Pontiac Fiero SE
The Pontiac Fiero carried the designation 2M4 which stood for two-seat, mid-engine, four-cylinder. And that’s what it was for five years between 1984 and 1988. As a light sports car of sorts, it was the first Pontiac to have… more»
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Original Miles? 1967 Porsche 912
The seller of this 1967 Porsche 912 claims it has only 13,000 miles from new, and it certainly looks like a nicely preserved example. The appearance is spot-on in terms of how you’d want one of these vintage air-cooled… more»
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Long List of New Parts: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230
Using the W110 chassis, the 230 had an inline-6 engine whereas the 200 and 200D (diesel) employed 4-cylinder power. This survivor-quality sedan is a solid sedan having recently had a host of mechanical work done. It carries just a… more»
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Rare Highlander Edition: 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
The Chevy K5 Blazer was an early full-size, 4WD SUV built between 1969 and 1995. For much of this time, GMC had a badged version they called the Jimmy. In 1972, Chevy offered a one-year-only trim package called the… more»
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Goldie: 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible
The seller of this 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible refers to it, or her (?) as Goldie and says that she’s fun and well-mannered. I’m not someone who names my vehicles but I can’t think of a more fitting name… more»
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Genuine Drag Pack: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Super Cobra Jet
Automotive perfection. Does such a thing exist? That is the question posed by this 1971 Mustang Mach 1. Its presentation is superb, but what hides below the surface raises the stakes considerably. The original owner ordered this classic with… more»
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Hard Earned Patina: 1972 Ford F-100 4WD
One of the more pleasing trends in this hobby has been the increased interest in fifth and sixth-generation F-series Ford trucks. Sometimes overshadowed by the handsome Chevrolet and GMC offerings of that era, these handsome trucks are purposefully styled,… more»
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Barn Find Original: 1969 Dodge Dart Custom
Hoping to attract a younger audience to its Dart compacts, Dodge added a 2-door hardtop to the lineup in 1969. It was available in two trim levels, Custom and Swinger, though they didn’t seem to differ much unless you… more»
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Two Owner Original: 1961 Chrysler Newport
From the thirties to the early eighties, you could usually trace an automobile’s design back to one very powerful person running the company’s internal design section. For Chrysler in the early sixties, that man was Virgil Exner. One thing… more»
