One of the best combinations of anything is a high-performance drivetrain with a vehicle never intended to have such performance potential. The Ford Taurus SHO has long been an enthusiast favorite, as has the compact Ranger pickup. However, the… more»
Customs
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Retro Cool: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 320 Custom
The retro phase in automotive design gathered strength in the 1990s following the introduction of the PT Cruiser and Prowler. Our feature car continues that theme, combining old-world charm with modern engineering. The Karmann Ghia panels gracing this classic… more»
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Many Upgrades: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
While some classics are spotlessly original, others can feature so many upgrades it is almost impossible to know where to start when assessing their relative worth. This 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider falls into the second category, and the… more»
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Racer Replica: Laser 917 Kit Car
Kit cars are a curious thing. Even years after their relevance has faded away, you still find them for sale and plenty of people who seemingly want to scoop them up. Kit cars were a definite force to be… more»
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Supercharged Swap: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
The best year of the Pontiac Fiero has always been the last year. While some may argue that the purer lines of the earlier design, especially with the Formula package, were more in keeping with the original concept, the… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Restomod Project
UPDATE – The seller just let us know that the car is sold! UPDATE – The seller has asked us to rerun their listing, but with a lower price. A project build allows its owner to create a genuinely… more»
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Custom Convertible: 1976 Chevrolet LUV
Custom projects are a gamble, both in terms of being able to finish what you start and hoping that someone else will appreciate your hard work. The real gray area emerges when the project doesn’t get finished and you’re… more»
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Long Haul Go Kart: Tombilt Mini Cabover
File this under “cool as hell but what do I do with it?” This being a Tombilt mini-cabover, a two-vehicle project built by a fellow named Tom Dell for his kids. This appears to be one of the two… more»
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Shiny Red Ambulance: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain
With few if any details, this 1955 Pontiac ambulance, once in service to the fire department in Palm Springs, California, will be auctioned off at McCormick’s 78th Classic Car Auction in the same city over the weekend of February… more»
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No Reserve: Fiat-Powered 1962 MG Midget Mk 1
The most common criticism of classic British sports cars is that some people wish they featured more powerful engines. I don’t necessarily subscribe to that theory because the modest power output of vehicles like the 1962 MG Midget meant… more»
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Former Show Car? 1973 Dodge Challenger
The original Dodge Challenger came late to the “pony car” wars of the late 1960s. In fact, the Challenger didn’t arrive until the 1970 model year and only lasted five years. This rusty 1973 Challenger looks like it was… more»
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Honda Valkyrie Tryke: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Here’s what has to be a one-of-a-kind. A 1998 Honda Valkyrie motorcycle converted into a 3-wheel tryke that looks like a 1969 Chevy Camaro (from the front). We’d love to know how and why this was done, but –… more»
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Custom El Chariot: 1991 Buick Roadmaster
The Roadmaster from 1991 to 1996 was the last of Buick’s really big full-size vehicles. Available as a 4-door sedan or station wagon, they were more than 18 feet in length riding on a rear-wheel-drive platform. This 1991 edition… more»
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Split Window Tribute: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
We’ve seen numerous modified Chevrolet Corvettes over the years here at Barn Finds, with the end results ranging from mild to wild. This 2006 Chevrolet Corvette started life as a Z06, making over 500 horsepower right from the factory. … more»
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Restored 8-Pack! 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring
The Satellite was Plymouth’s premium mid-size car from 1965 to 1974. They were redesigned in 1971, and hardtops were treated to styling different from the sedans and wagons. This 1972 Satellite Sebring left the factory with a basic 318… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 “Boonie Bug”
Popular Mechanics has long been a source of excellent DIY projects, and the magazine typically offers comprehensive instructions and material lists for those with a sense of adventure. This 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 “Boonie Bug” is one example of… more»
