The Dakota was a mid-size pickup built by Dodge from 1987 to 2011 across three generations. From 1990-92, Dodge dealers offered a Dakota Li’l Red Express tribute, detailed by a contractor to resemble the D-Series Li’l Red Express trucks… more»
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Bat Rod: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible
Fins were definitely a receding trend by the early 1960s, but the owner of this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible obviously didn’t receive the memo. By grafting a set of Cadillac fins to its rear quarter panels, they have… more»
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1 Of 7 Convertibles: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
The Cordoba was Chrysler’s personal luxury car, built from 1975 to 1983. It was heavily marketed and sold well at a time when Chrysler struggled to stay afloat. In 1977, Chrysler apparently decided to experiment with a Cordoba convertible… more»
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Coach-Built Rarity: 1955 Cadillac Flower Car
Though funerals aren’t high on my list of subjects I enjoy thinking about, it is easy to understand how many mourners would find comfort in a flower car displaying beautiful bouquets as part of a final send-off. That was… more»
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Something For Everyone! 116-Vehicle Eclectic Auction
When I came across this 116-vehicle auction, all from a single owner, I was astounded at the variety of vehicles on offer! If you can’t find something you are interested in at this sale, you aren’t a real vehicle… more»
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Split Personality: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro/ Corvette Mashup
This 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is one of those customs that some spectators might see as the best of both worlds, while others will likely interpret it as a Chevy with an identity crisis. However, regardless of one’s particular viewpoint,… more»
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383 Stroker: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Even if you adopt an optimistic outlook, it is fair to say that Chevrolet’s 1983 Camaro Z28 was not a potent classic. The company continued to grapple with strategies to extract performance from V8 motors hampered by tight emission… more»
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Mustero Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang
Apparently with FOMOCO’s blessing, a Ford dealer in Beverly Hills, California, created about 50 “Musteros” in 1965 and 1966. They were conversions of coupes into Ranchero-like pickups, and many were exported. This 1966 Mustang is not one of them,… more»
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Buick V6 Surprise: 1979 Chevrolet Chevette
A 1979 Chevrolet Chevette probably isn’t the first car that comes to mind when someone mentions a hot rod, and that’s exactly what makes this one interesting. Listed on craigslist in Newberg for $5,500, this little rear-wheel-drive hatchback has… more»
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Hand-Built Body: 1929 Ford Model A Speedster
Custom builds come in all shapes and sizes, as demonstrated by this 1929 Ford Model A Speedster. Its creator didn’t aim for pristine presentation; instead, they recreated the look of a vintage racer that will undoubtedly turn heads. What… more»
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500 HP V8-Powered 1965 Ford Cortina
Stuffing an American V8 into small British cars rarely manifests itself in the form of a Cortina, and this custom creation shows zero signs of half-baked 24-pack engineering. Subtle oversized wheels and tires ride in unmodified fender openings. The… more»
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Rare Buggy: 1964 Volkswagen Concept 1 Dune Buggy
Dune Buggies reached the peak of their power in the 1960s, largely driven by the success of the Meyers Manx. Several other manufacturers produced their own versions, and Allied Industries soon joined the party with the Concept 1. It… more»
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Big-Wheel Kei Car: 1972 Honda Z600 4×4
If variety is indeed the spice of life, you will find no shortage of it at Barn Finds. We see plenty of American muscle, European exotics, and Down Under classics. However, one occasionally appears that almost defies description. Take… more»
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1 of 42: 1965 Solar Automotive Cavalier
At first glance, you would say the seller’s car looks like a customized 2nd generation Chevrolet Corvair. And you would be correct, except that it was built by Solar Automotive in the early 1970s. After buying up the leftover… more»
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Best Beer Tanker Ever? 1946 Chevrolet COE
It’s a bit difficult to think of a vehicle priced at $329,999 as any part Rat Rod, but that’s how the seller of this 1946 Chevrolet beer tanker initially describes it, although this one is a whole lot more… more»
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Pole Barn Fire Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1955 Chevy Bel Air was apparently a nice restomod before it got caught up in a pole barm fire. Over the years, it had been treated to a 350 cubic inch V8, custom interior, and a vinyl roof,… more»
