It is no secret that Henry Ford loved his flathead four-cylinder engine. Once he had locked in the design for the motor that served so faithfully in his venerable Model T, he had little interest in any other configuration…. more»
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Older Customization: 1975 Pontiac Catalina
The 1971-76 generation of full-size Pontiacs were some of the last of the really big cars at General Motors. The large B-bodied GM models would be downsized in 1977 to become more fuel-efficient as the automotive landscape had changed… more»
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396-Powered 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
UPDATE 10/11/2021: It seems that the owner of this 1962 Corvette failed to sell it on the last attempt, so he’s having another shot at it. It was unable to reach the reserve after hitting $36,600, and nobody hit… more»
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Tangerine Dream: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
While I tend to be drawn to spotlessly original survivors, I will always find a place in my heart for custom creations like this 1970 Corvette. The owner has had an eye for detail with this beauty, and its… more»
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Wild Custom: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
When an enthusiast embarks upon a project build, they can choose to follow a couple of paths. The first is a faithful restoration, while the other is a custom project that reflects their taste and desires. That is the… more»
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Labor of Love Porsche 911-Powered Ford GT40 Replica
Everyone knows the story of Ford and Ferrari at Le Mans, and the Ford GT is one of the most popular passenger cars to ever come out of that race. Porsche, as luck would have it, also has an… more»
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Cheap 1980 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon Project
Remember the custom van craze back in the 1970s and 1980s? No domestic manufacturer embraced the trend more than Ford, with all sorts of wild-looking van packages becoming available. This even extended to the subcompact Pinto, which offered a… more»
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Munster Mobile! 1964 Dragula
The Dragula was a coffin-shaped dragster created by George Barris for use in The Munsters TV show and its subsequent movie of the mid-1960s. This custom was the last of five that were built and could be the most… more»
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Old School Cool! 1955 Chevrolet
Take one retired drag car, add air suspension, air conditioning, and other upgrades, and you might end up with something half as cool as this ’55 Chevy. The 1955 Chevrolet 210 from Johnson City, Tennessee wears authentic paint and… more»
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Patina Pickup: 1939 Chevrolet Pickup
It doesn’t seem like that many years ago when I would’ve looked at this 1939 Chevrolet Pickup and wanted to apply a fresh coat of paint to its corroded panels. Those were the days when I missed the point… more»
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Jurassic Park! 1993 Jeep Wrangler
The Wrangler has been a popular series of off-road SUVs that Jeep has built since 1986m and the fourth generation is still in production today. It played an important role in the Jurassic Park movies that helped rejuvenate interest… more»
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Customized Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Offered up for sale are three “historical” vehicles said to have been customized by fabrication legend Gene Winfield and stored inside a trailer that may have once belonged to George Barris. Interesting credentials to say the least, but the… more»
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Garage Find Camper! 1977 Chevrolet G10 Van
The G10, sometimes known simply as the “Chevy Van”, was produced from 1964-96. It replaced the rear-engine Corvair Corvan/Greenbrier as well as the panel van version of the Chevy Suburban. These vans were often customized for personal use and… more»
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Dream Big! Wild Mercedes-inspired Custom
Inspired by the impressive Mercedes-Benz race cars of the recent past, this wild custom seeks a new owner with big dreams and a flair for the unusual. The Chicago, Illinois “2011 Mercedes Benz C8” features a mid-engine design utilizing… more»
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Blank Custom Canvas: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Ford would redesign the Thunderbird for the third time in 1964 and had a winner on their hands. Sales increased by 46% over the prior year as the car gained a squarer, formal look for the next three years…. more»
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1-of-14? 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Station Wagon
Over the years at Barn Finds, we’ve seen a few examples of vehicles where someone has that thought that transforming a sedan or sports car into a station wagon would be a good idea. Some of these efforts have… more»
