I’m guessing most of you, if not all of you, played with Hot Wheels diecast cars growing up. I know I did, and being four years old at the 1968 debut of the Hot Wheels lineup didn’t hurt! It… more»
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Lamborghini Diablo Wannabe Barn Find
In the world of replica cars, you have some standouts for donors and knock-offs. Popular models are Bugattis built on Volkswagens, Cobras built on Mustangs, and just about everything under the sun built on Fieros. Their plastic body panels,… more»
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Ultimate Woodie? 1979 “Oakbug H1”
Occasionally a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds that will leave us scratching our heads. That is the case with this Oakbug H1. We’ve seen some crazy customs, but this car has to rate up… more»
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Bob Hope’s Ride! 1969 Chrysler Imperial Limousine
All of Chrysler’s full-size cars were redesigned for 1969, taking on a “fuselage” look that would dominate styling for the next few years. Already a big car, when these Imperials were converted into limousines, 30 additional inches were added… more»
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Compact Custom: 1961 Vintage Hot Rod
Eclectic is such a great word. It also best encapsulates the vehicles that we see appearing on our desks here at Barn Finds. Regular readers will be used to seeing a wide assortment of desirable muscle cars, pony cars,… more»
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548ci Big-Block! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When buyers ordered their new Camaro in 1969, they could choose engine options that ranged from the meek and mild to the potent and wild. However, about the only version that would come close to our feature car would… more»
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DIY Dirt Track Racer! Modified 1929 Ford Model A
The Model A, like the Model T before it, was offered in a multitude of body styles. This 1929 example was originally a “sport coupe,” but was converted to a roadster design, and was a dirt track racer for… more»
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Potent Upgrade: 1988 Jaguar XJ-S
While the Jaguar XJ-S is instantly recognized as one of the world’s great Grand Tourers, few people remember that the cars also tasted significant success in motorsport. Bob Tullius steered one to victory in the 1977 Trans Am series,… more»
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Patina Pickup: 1951 Chevrolet 3100
Sometimes things aren’t all that they seem. This 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup hints that it might be anything but average, but the actual story only becomes apparent once you begin to dig below the surface. The owner has created… more»
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Manx Style: 1961 VW Dune Buggy
I’m sure that we all have our own automotive Bucket List, and while I have had the privilege to drive some desirable cars during my lifetime, one that has always eluded me is a traditional Dune Buggy. The former… more»
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Cool Custom: 1958 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
I will always appreciate a custom build where the owner has tackled to project as a complete package. The longer I look at this 1958 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup, the more small details I spot that make this vehicle something… more»
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Life-Size Tonka: 1966 Chevrolet G20
For those of you that grew up in the ’60s or ’70s, you’ll remember Tonka toys – stamped metal vehicles that, among other things, usually featured oversize wheels. This made them “Cool”, or “Cute”, depending on the parent that… more»
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Custom Convertible: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
With such high production totals, there will inevitably be a few custom examples of the 1969 Camaro kicking around. Some of these can be pretty average, but the owner of this ’69 RS/SS Convertible has tackled his build as… more»
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Big Estate Sale: Mostly Fords and Model Trains!
When I see an estate sale involving several cars, I always wonder how they came to be gathered in one location and why. Case-in-point is this group of 21 cars located in a huge garage on a large piece… more»
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4×4 Project: 1975 Ford Granada
Ford introduced the Granada in 1975 as an upscale compact car slotted between the Maverick and Torino. Two million examples were produced over two generations through 1982. Whether the Granada or the Bronco came first here, this Granada body… more»
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Limo Conversion: 1966 Corvair
Stretch limousines are not unusual sights. Especially if they’re Cadillacs or Lincolns. And sometimes you’ll run across one that was based on a vintage automobile. But this conversion is the product of a father and son project: a stretch… more»
