You read that correctly, “El Deora” not El Dorado. This land-yacht ’72 Caddy Deville was custom converted to what we refer to today as a mild “pimpmobile” by ASC Custom Craft back in the day, and it is up… more»
Customs
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Vortec Powered: 1939 Chevrolet Patina Pickup
Customs come in all shapes and sizes, and there is typically something out there to suit almost any taste. The seller emphasizes that they don’t view this 1939 Chevrolet ½-ton Pickup as a Rat Rod. However, some readers will… more»
BF Exclusive: 1931 Ford Coupe Clown Car
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is the eclectic mix of classics we see. This 1931 Ford Coupe fits that description, having spent part of its life as a Clown Car. The owner recently released it… more»
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Ford V8 Restomod! 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
The W114 was Mercedes-Benz’s designation for six-cylinder sedans and coupes in production from 1968 to 1976. These vehicles were marketed as the 230, 250, and 280 – depending on engine size. The seller’s car once had a 2.5-liter inline-6,… more»
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Monster Fire Truck! 1950s Seagrave Ride Truck
Most of the classics featured at Barn Finds fit neatly into a specific category. We see muscle cars, pony cars, sports cars, exotics, and station wagons. However, pigeon-holing this 1950s Seagrave Fire Truck is impossible. It is undoubtedly a… more»
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Shorty Project: 1978 Cadillac Seville
The Seville was the first “smaller” Cadillac, born in the mid-1970s in response to rising demand for European luxury automobiles. And the increasing price of gasoline, which began climbing in 1973. Using mechanical components and a modified chassis from… more»
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LS-Powered Rat Rod: 1934 Ford Coupe
It is fair to say that Rat Rod creators play by their own set of rules. However, those rules are loosely defined, allowing builders to create genuinely unique vehicles that reflect their taste, imagination, and, crucially, their ingenuity. This… more»
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Patinamod? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad was a Sport Wagon built between 1955 and 1957. It carried Bel Air trim and shared little key sheet metal with other 2-door wagons from the doors back. It was based on a 1954 Corvette show… more»
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Cheap And Running: 1980 Bradley GT
The Bradley GT is one of the more widely known kit cars, and there seems to still be quite a few of them out there. These were back from the good old days when a VW donor chassis was… more»
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Same Family Since ’65: 1939 Ford Coupe
The seller refers to this 1939 Ford Coupe as an older restoration, although its updated engine and interior may lead some to class it as a refurbishment. They admit the paint shows some age, but its overall tidy presentation… more»
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$122k Already Spent: 1955 Chrysler C-300
I’m sure that almost every Barn Finds reader knows of an enthusiast who has spent considerably more than a car’s potential market value in their pursuit of perfection. That is the story behind this 1955 Chrysler C-300. Mere words… more»
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Road-Going Racer: 1941 Plymouth Coupe Gasser
The trend of returning old racing machinery to the road isn’t new, and we’ve seen a few examples of that practice at Barn Finds. However, none have been quite like this 1941 Plymouth Coupe. The seller hasn’t attempted to… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
We suspect this once-magnificent vehicle is a Rolls-Royce Phantom II which replaced its predecessor in 1929. Because the work to turn this grand machine into a limousine was done by coach builders designated by R-R, it no doubt was… more»
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Not a Wrap! 1986 Jeep CJ-7 “Patches”
Custom builds take many forms, and the finished product typically reflects the creator’s taste. Some builders follow a conventional path, while others choose what I will call a more eclectic approach. Such is the case with this 1986 Jeep… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Plymouth Fury Power Pack
Plymouth introduced the Fury to its model range as a “Spring Special” in 1956, and the badge endured in various forms for over two decades. Buyers received excellent performance for their cash, but those craving more could order their… more»
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Custom Front: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Project
“America’s Sports Car,” the Chevrolet Corvette, was treated to its third design in 1968. Inspired by the Mak Shark concept car, the C3 Corvette would remain in production through 1982. And across other generations, it’s still going strong today…. more»
