Ford’s popular “pony car,” the Mustang, got its first facelift in 1967. The biggest change was perhaps under the hood where room and infrastructure would permit engines as large as a 390 cubic inch V8. This ’67 fastback wasn’t… more»
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Shop Find: 1980 Toyota Celica GT
The stock and trade here at Barn Finds are usually old cars that are, in fact, barn, garage, storage, etc. finds. But not always…Today we have a not-so-old 1980 Toyota Celica GT liftback that has, “just been sitting inside… more»
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Muscle Car Potential? 1969 Ford Mustang
The Mustang was in its fifth year of production in 1969 and the car received its most noticeable styling updates to date. But the car rode on the same platform it began with in 1964 and would keep through… more»
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Early Example: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
Early First Generation Mustangs are among the most coveted of the breed, making this 1964½ Convertible a desirable classic. It isn’t perfect, but the seller recently revived it after years of hibernation. It is a surprisingly solid and original… more»
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1969 Mustang Mach I: Perfect to Cruise In
Modesto, California, where this 1969 Mustang Mach I lives, is about 70 miles south of the State capital, Sacramento. It’s farm country, and the home to the Gallo Family Winery, so after you do some tasting and call your… more»
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Final Year Model: 1969 Ford Mustang GT
Ford’s decision to introduce the Mach 1 variant to its First Generation Mustang range for 1969 had one unintended consequence. Buyers warmly embraced the Mach 1 but turned their backs on the previously popular GT version. This dramatic shift… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The elderly previous owner of this 1969 Camaro started a project build, but the work stalled over thirty years ago. It has sat ever since, but it recently emerged from hiding following his sad passing. Close inspection reveals it… more»
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Bullitt or Maybe Not? 1968 Highland Green Mustang Fastback
Imagine a world in which the movie “Bullitt” never existed. In that alternate universe, this 1968 Highland Green Mustang Fastback would just be a used-up car painted in a shade best suited for British racing cars, rather than in… more»
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A True Mopar Survivor: 1968 Dodge Charger Barn Find
When it comes to naming quintessential muscle car’s of the 1960’s and 1970’s, the Dodge Charger is without question one such icon. Starting out as a show car in 1964, it became a concept the following year, which was… more»
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Blown Small-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
One of the great attractions of classic Chevrolets for performance enthusiasts is the ready availability of parts allowing upgrades from meek and mild to potent and wild. This 1967 Camaro doesn’t push that performance envelope to the limit, but… more»
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383 V8 Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge was a latecomer to the “pony car” game in 1970. Sharing its new E-body platform with the redesigned Plymouth Barracuda, the Challenger would remain in production for five years. More than 30 years later, the nameplate would be… more»
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SportsRoof Project: 1969 Ford Mustang
From one extreme to another, that’s usually how things go at Barn Finds. Last week I covered this beautiful ’67 Mustang and today, we’re going to go two years newer but take a southbound turn on condition with this… more»
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Curious Yellow Roller: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
The Barracuda was a reborn car in 1970, sharing its new platform with the also new Dodge Challenger. Response to the changes was positive and sales increased by half over 1969. The automobile had minor changes in 1971, the… more»
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383 V8 Transplant: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Some consider the 1967-69 Camaro to be a hastily prepared response to the highly successful Ford Mustang. Things would change with the 1970 edition which would be an all-new car from the ground up. It debuted mid-year as there… more»
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GT350H Wannabe: 1966 Ford Mustang K-Code Fastback
Is taking a fine and rust-free true K-code Mustang Fastback and cloning a Shelby out of it an act of upgrading, or is it a downgrade of what could have been a lovely original car? That’s the question the… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Performing a total restoration on a classic car takes longer than a mere weekend. In the case of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1, that process stretched out over six years. It has been worth the wait because this classic… more»
