Not only does this custom 1955 Thunderbird have ties to one of the most iconic car customizers ever, but it has ties to two! Originally a Gene Winfield project, the car was recently discovered in a George Barris trailer…. more»
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1955 Crosley Powered Custom Racer
What exactly is this? Well, it appears to be an interesting mash-up in the form of a custom racer powered by a 1955 Crosley CIBA engine. It’s certainly an interesting sight but a bit difficult to pinpoint as to… more»
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GM Corvair Prototype: 1967 Piranha
In the 1960s, General Motors partnered with Marbon Chemicals and AMT Plastics (yes, the model kit company) to build a Corvette alternative using Corvair engineering. Only fourteen were built before GM decided it was cost-prohibitive, with nine surviving today… more»
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496 Big-Block: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
In all of my decades of involvement in the classic car scene, I don’t remember hearing anybody say, “I wish my car had less power.” Often, owners will go searching for more power, but in the case of a… more»
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One-Off Custom Camper? 1956 Pontiac Chieftain
Superior Coach was a coachbuilder from 1909-80. They are best known for making hearses, ambulances, and school buses. And Pontiacs in the 1950s and forward were often a source for the first two. We couldn’t find any indication they… more»
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Lifted Luxury: 1967 Lincoln Continental 4×4
For the 1967 model year, Lincoln Continental production totaled just under 46,000 units. Many of those cars, particularly the 2-door coupes and 4-door convertibles, were well-cared-for, driven lightly, and went on to become valuable collector vehicles. Our feature vehicle,… more»
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Retro Rarity: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary AAT
We’ve all seen restomod builds where an owner takes an older classic and slots a more modern drivetrain under the skin, but to see a situation where the reverse is true is less common. That is the case with… more»
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One of a Kind? 1949 GMC/Spartan Motorhome
Here’s an interesting conversion project that the seller says runs and drives but is not yet ready for the road. It combines a 1949 GMC front end and truck chassis with a top-of-line Spartan camper trailer grafted on the… more»
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Yesterday Meets Today: Modified Mopar Collection
Most collectors tend to migrate toward a particular manufacturer, type, or era of automobile. Like muscle cars, pony cars, or Tri-Five Chevies. In this case, the seller has amassed several Mopars that look like one thing on the outside… more»
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Airport Anyone? 1955 Plymouth Belvedere Limousine
James – take me to the airport! You and a whole slew of friends, or merely acquaintances, could hi-tail it there and each have your own door courtesy of this 1955 Plymouth Belvedere airport limousine. I have seen many… more»
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4X4 Again? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle 454
Those offroad/4X4 hits just keep coming! So far we’ve seen a ’98 Mercedes “Mudder” and a ’72 Ford Pinto modified for rough and ready action and now, we’re going to add some muscle to the mix in the form… more»
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Mini Truck Oddball: 1957 Ford Anglia
The Ford Anglia was a small British sedan that was built between 1939-67 and sold nearly 1.6 million copies. It had several iterations, including the 100E model from the 1950s. While the seller says this is a 1950 Ford… more»
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Road Ready High-Rider: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 4×4
When Chevrolet was developing the Third Generation Camaro, they placed a lot of emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency. They desired to produce a classic car that was low and sleek and cut through the air cleanly. This 1987 Camaro IROC-Z… more»
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Flux Capacitor Included! 1981 DMC DeLorean
Whenever a DeLorean appears on our desks here at Barn Finds, there is an overwhelming desire to make references to the “Back To The Future” movie franchise. Although the temptation is sometimes too great to resist, our writers tend… more»
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One-Off Eye Catcher? 2006 Hammond Roadster
I hate to be sarcastic but there’s no other way to describe it. Even Hotcars opined, “It’s Hard To Look Away From This Bizarre Home-Built Roadster“. And this baby has made the rounds showing up on more than one… more»
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Nicest Fiero Ever? Customized 1988 GT
A hearty thanks to reader Pat L. for submitting this find that had me checking my bank balance–short, I’m afraid! This gorgeous mildly customized 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT shows how beautiful this mid-engined GM sports car could get. It’s… more»
