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»
Customs
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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»
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Toy Box Find: 24 Hot Wheels Redlines!
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»
