It seems that the Tri-Five Chevies are popular choices when it comes to doing “shorty” conversions – taking out the length between the front door and rear wheel wells. If you do a shorty Chevy search on Google, these… more»
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30 Years Owned 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod
This was not Henry Ford’s first Model A. His initial naming system was alphabetical in nature, with cars going all the way up to the venerable Model T that made Ford Ford. The Model A, designed as a new… more»
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Evel Knievel Wagon! 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
At first glance, this 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood station wagon looks like something from Elvis Presley’s collection. Yet it was owned by that guy who used to jump things like large canyons, Evel Knievel. The wagon was no doubt custom-built… more»
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427 Powered Rat Fink: 1931 Ford Hot Rod
There are a handful of names that are considered the “Godfathers” of hot rodding. They include Barris, Winfield, Hines, Edelbrock, Petersen, and of course Ed Roth. Roth’s art continues to remain popular today and one of his most iconic… more»
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Unrestored 1961 Indian Police Trike!
Indian Motorcycle Company, its problematic name notwithstanding, was a hugely important company in American wheeled history. It was the country’s first motorcycle company (founded 1901), beating out the more ubiquitous Harley-Davidson (founded 1903) by more than two years. In… more»
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Convertible Conversion: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
The last Pontiac Firebird convertible was officially built in 1969 (until years later), but conversions have popped up from time to time. Of 84,063 Firebirds produced in 1975, 27,274 of them came as Trans Am’s. That was two years… more»
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Cowboy Cadillac: 1963 Cadillac Fleetwood
This automobile started life out as a Cadillac Fleetwood sedan which was then converted into a funeral flower car. The metamorphous would continue as the years rolled by until it became the “Cowboy Cadillac” you see here today. With… more»
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383 Stroker: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
If you looked up the word “sleeper” in the dictionary, it would be no surprise to find a photo of this 1966 Chevrolet Nova next to it. Apart from the Rally wheels, there nothing to indicate what secrets this… more»
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Stylish? 1977 Caballista-Inspired Chevrolet Corvette
The 1970s and 1980s were a weird time for cars. Subaru was just getting its footing in the US, the gas crisis was still in people’s minds…it was a time for experimentation and trailblazing for car design. Chevrolet introduced… more»
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Supercharged Hemi Gasser: 1940 Willys Americar
The Willys Americar had a short 5-year run, with models only being produced between 1937 and 1942. After 1942, Willys turned their focus to the Jeep, and the rest as they say is history. If you’re in the market… more»
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Holy Bat Project! 1966 Batmobile Replica
The young and young-at-heart in the 1960s were captivated when Batman hit the television airwaves. It was a blockbuster hit in the ratings for a couple of years and I remember being glued to the TV every Wednesday and… more»
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Kool Kustom: 1960 Ford Fairlane 500
This ’60 Ford Fairlane 500 caught my attention for two reasons, first, it’s a 1960 Ford and they don’t turn up often, and second, it’s had a fantastic customization applied, so that warrants a review. This Fairlane is located… more»
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28k Mile 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 Show Car
I can’t be the only Barn Finds reader that remembers the ISCA “Hot Rod Show World” car shows that used to be held in major cities across the USA? Actually, it turns out, they are still held. This 1972… more»
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426 Race Hemi: 1968 Dodge Charger
Parked in this workshop is a 1968 Dodge Charger that has a lot to offer its next owner. Every aspect of the vehicle presents beautifully, but it is what is hiding under the hood that sees this classic raise… more»
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454 Big Block! 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
What better canvas to showcase color-changing orange paint than the vast and flamboyantly styled ’59 Cadillac? This 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville custom in Edmond, Oklahoma deviates from stock in numerous ways without robbing or mocking the car’s original… more»
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Factory Special! 1983 Cadillac Coupe De Ville 4×4
When I first spotted this 1983 Cadillac Coupe De Ville 4×4, I thought that some enthusiast had created a crazy custom. The truth is that it is a unique vehicle created by the factory for the gentleman who was… more»
