The bane of British car ownership, that four-letter word, the curse that robs our pocketbooks – rust. In 1970, John Britten, an enthusiastic club racer, began offering fiberglass bodies to drop onto Sprite chassis ranging all the way from… more»
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The Salvatore Salerno Special?
Who knows why guys decided to build their own cars in the 1950s! Of course, the availability of fiberglass incited considerable creativity, but still, it took a special person to tread that path – cobbling together a brand-new car… more»
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Abandoned Project: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon
“1977 AMC Pacer. Super fun, and everyone loves it.” That’s how the ad for this interesting potential collectible kicks off on craiglist. Matt H saw that and decided to share it as a tip for the rest of us… more»
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Alternative Energy: Coal Gas Powered 1931 Ford Model A
On June 22, 1940, the unthinkable happened to the people of France. It was on that date that the French government under Marshal Henri Petain signed an armistice with Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany. Before long over half of… more»
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Rare 80s Hot Hatch: 1988 Isuzu Impulse
There comes a point in every car enthusiast’s life where you have to draw a line. It’s surprisingly easy to acquire cars once people know you like a certain type of vehicle, and given my odd preference for old… more»
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Monster Fire Truck! 1950s Seagrave Ride Truck
Most of the classics featured at Barn Finds fit neatly into a specific category. We see muscle cars, pony cars, sports cars, exotics, and station wagons. However, pigeon-holing this 1950s Seagrave Fire Truck is impossible. It is undoubtedly a… more»
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One of Four Survivors: 1955 LeGene Californian Sports Special
The 1950s hatched a lush variety of cars called American Specials. Mostly fiberglass, these cars were made in tiny handfuls by guys in garages. Some were kits, others sprang fully formed from their inventors’ workshops. Few are so rare… more»
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Porsche Powered: VW/Porsche T3 B32 Caravelle
We talk about the concept of “factory hot rods” every now and again, such as with this recent Ford Taurus SHO entry. One of the ways the waters tend to get muddied is when a vehicle is modified so… more»
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A Cool Collection of Parts: 1925 Dodge Speedster
The one thing we all need more of is time. All of us have dreams about taking road trips, restoring or making a hot rod out of that favorite car, and, occasionally, spending time with family. Yet imagine if… more»
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Sacrilegious Project: 1977 Porsche 911 Targa
The amazing increase in Porsche prices over the past decade has left many Porsche fans in despair—especially the ones who haven’t picked up a Porsche yet. Even rough 924 Porsches are going for ridiculous prices at the moment. Of… more»
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Field Find: Laser Porsche 917 Kit Car
Does the location of a project car ever stir you to want to rescue it solely for the story of how you found it? To me, that is a portion of what makes every barn find so captivating: where… more»
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Glass Roof Barn Find! 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
The restyled 1955 Ford gets a lot more attention than the 1954 Ford and rightfully so. But, the 54’s, which represented the last year of the ’52-’54 Shoebox 2.0 styling, are good-looking cars that offered a glimpse of what… more»
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BF Auction: 1960 Renault 4CV
UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the underside and a video of the engine running! If you are a fan of unique cars, the Renault 4CV could be one of the most unique vehicles ever to be… more»
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Happy Trails! 1954 Roy Rogers “Nelly Belle” Pedal Car
On the long and winding road to stardom, Roy Rogers moved from Ohio, changed his name (from Leonard Franklin Slye), shifted from singing to radio and movies to television, and met countless would-be stars with similar aspirations. One of… more»
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BF Auction: DKW Project Cars and Parts Collection
When you consider how difficult it is to begin restoring a project belonging to an obscure or otherwise extinct nameplate, it’s of little surprise that these orphan makes can be passed over for restoration. However, when you come across… more»
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Abandoned Steam Locomotive: 1924 ALCO 0-8-0
We all know that cars, trucks, and motorcycles usually have titles to help establish the vehicle’s rightful owner. However, how do you prove that a steam locomotive belongs to you and that it is legal to sell it? This… more»
