While they may have been a father-and-son team, you could never have found two individuals more different than Henry and Edsel Ford. Henry placed most of his manufacturing focus on producing affordable basic transport for the masses. Edsel was… more»
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Jet Age Sports Car: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
With a long history of powerful engines, sports car handling, and a reasonable price tag, the Chevrolet Corvette is near the top of the list as far as bang for the buck for any automotive enthusiast. However, Corvettes have… more»
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Retro-Style Roadster: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
First a Plymouth then later a Chrysler, the Prowler was a retro-styled limited production car produced between 1997-02, based on a 1993 concept car of the same name. The 2-seater was noted for its Indy-car front styling and suspension…. more»
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Stored For 54 Years: 1950 Jaguar Mark V Drop-Head Coupe
If you went out Jaguar shopping in 1950, you faced two main choices. If a genuine sports car was on your shopping list, a shiny XK120 would have been the best option. However, if you wanted the wind-in-the-hair experience… more»
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V8 Powered 1968 Jaguar XKE Barn Find!
How many cars does the great Enzo Ferrari call beautiful? Undoubtedly, at least the ones that bear his name. Maybe a few Zagato and Pininfarina creations, with the odd Mini here and there. But only one car holds the… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
With values continuing to grow steadily, finding spotless and affordable Fox-Body Mustangs is becoming more difficult. This is especially true if potential buyers crave a GT with the fuel-injected V8 under the hood. That’s what makes our feature car… more»
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Rusted by the Sea: 1970 Ford Torino GT
The Torino joined the Ford line-up in 1968 as an upscale Fairlane and quickly took over representation of the company’s mid-size line-up. The Torino/Fairlane was redesigned in 1970 and had a longer, lower, meaner look to it. This ’70… more»
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Barn Find Drop-Top: 1963 Cadillac Series 62
This ’63 Cadillac convertible was pulled from a barn after being stored for more than 30 years. It’s said to wear its original gold paint and the drivetrain is numbers matching. Other than being fitted with a new set… more»
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289 V8 Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Other than a Shelby, the two most sought-after early Mustangs are no doubt the fastback and convertible. Which should no doubt add to their value over the coupe. There isn’t a lot of history provided on this old Ford… more»
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Restorable Micro Car: 1956 Eshelman Sport Car
The Eshelman Sport Car was more toy than car, designed for two children to ride around at 15 mph thanks to a Briggs & Stratton engine. These were fun little machines and the number built is said to have… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
It’s pretty common for Jaguar E-Type project cars to land on our desks here at Barn Finds, and the vehicles in question have often developed some significant rust issues. That makes this 1971 Roadster a breath of fresh air…. more»
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1 of 2,956: 1950 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
1950 was an interesting point in automotive history. By that point, manufacturers had come out with new post-war models, but it was before the horsepower wars of the later 1950s into the 1960s. At this point, you’ll generally find… more»
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Bargain 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country?
With only six photos in the listing for this 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country convertible, it’s hard to tell really what condition it’s in. It sure looks good in those six photos, though, and at $2,975 this could… more»
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Rare Drophead: 1953 Daimler DB19 18 Special Sports
The 1953 Daimler DB18 Special Sports Drophead Coupe is a car with a split personality. It possesses all of the attributes of a classic British sports car, but the overall package and trim are in keeping with the luxury… more»
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Wedged in Place for 30 Years! 1981 Triumph TR8
If one car was designed to drive a wedge between English sports cars of the past and those of the future, it had to be the door stop-shaped Triumph TR7, and the V8-powered derivative the TR8. This 1981 Triumph… more»
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40 Years Barn Bound: 1947 Lincoln Continental
If I had to vote for the scariest car going, it would be a Lincoln Continental like this 1947 Cabriolet. It’s just seductively creepy looking, like something out of a Stephen King novel. It could be the association with… more»
