By the early 1950s, most car companies were shedding the bulky look of the ’40s in favor of sleek, spare designs telegraphing modern style. Ford was all-in on the new look, introducing its 1952 line-up in three trim levels… more»
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Y-Block Project: 1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner
Ford released the first really hot FE in 1960 with its high-performance 360-horsepower 352, and when paired with the Starliner’s swoopy roofline, it was clear to see that Ford may have fostered some sporting intentions, perhaps in the southeastern… more»
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1978 Ford LTD Landau 4-Door Pillared Hardtop
Reported to be a rust-free Alabama car, this 1978 Ford LTD Landau 4-Door Pillared Hardtop looks solid and is an interesting body style. Or has an interesting name. To me, a hardtop doesn’t have a B-pillar, but this one… more»
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Sleeve-Valve Beauty: 1928 Willys-Knight Model 56
About fifteen years ago, my mom found a picture of my paternal grandmother perched on the running board of an antique car, and she gave me a task she knew I’d relish: finding out what kind of car she… more»
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Two-Owner Time Capsule: 1989 Mercury Tracer
Who saved this car for posterity! This 1989 Mercury Tracer has traveled only 18,831 believable miles from new and is being sold by its second owner. Offered here on craigslist for $6500, this pristine compact is located in Newburgh,… more»
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One Family Owned: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
I’ve always had a “thing” for fourth-generation (’67-’76) Dodge Darts, such as this 1972 example. I prefer the first three years, styling and power-wise, but the simplicity of design and basic, clean styling transcends all ten model years. Today’s… more»
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Room For All Your Samples: 1941 Dodge Luxury Liner Deluxe Coupe
Maybe your experiences are different from mine, but I’m fortunate to see one Mopar “Business Coupe” a year, and here I am writing about two of them within ten days. Our reliable Barn Finder T.J. brings us this one, and although… more»
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Rare Comeback Project: 1977 AMC Hornet AMX
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the AMX name stood for performance within American Motors. But by the late 1970s, it was about image and not much else. The 1977 AMC AMX was based on the Hornet compact,… more»
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48k Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
It’s not unusual to have a friend of the family that you call “aunt” or “uncle,” and indeed my mom’s best friend is Aunt Deb. Years ago, her late mother got remarried to a guy named Paul who was,… more»
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One Year Wonder Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
One of the rarest GM cars from the “Colonnade” styling era (1973 to 1977) was the Pontiac Can Am. It was a mid-size LeMans-based muscle car that was only offered in 1977, and production numbers are thought to have… more»
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1953 Nash Statesman Custom Two-Door Sedan
Somehow, this is the first 1953 Nash Statesman that we’ve seen here on Barn Finds, and it’s a doozy. The Statesman is between the Rambler and Ambassador but has a lot of the luxury and space of the Ambassador… more»
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Utility Sedan? 1949 Kaiser Traveler
Kaiser-Frazer was hanging on by a financial thread in 1949. Its immediate post-war production found ready homes, but almost anything would have sold after the war so indulging in bragging was a hollow conceit. As 1947 turned to 1948,… more»
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E21 “Topcabriolet”: 1978 BMW Baur
Coming to us from Hickory, North Carolina is this rare Baur E21 “topcabriolet”, listed here on facebook Marketplace for $14,500. Thanks to Vibhic for the tip! Karosserie Baur was founded in the early 1900s, building specialty bodies for a… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Dodge 880 Highway Patrol + Parts Car
Many of us likely have a romanticized view of the California Highway Patrol based on two television programs: Highway Patrol, starring Broderick Crawford, and CHiPs, starring Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox. As with most things, the realities are certainly far less… more»
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Cosworth Project: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
One of the hardest moments as a car enthusiast is getting deep into a project and then seeing an example that looks like a potentially better deal. This has happened a few times over the years to me, and… more»
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Low Mileage 1975 Mercedes-Benz 230
I once bought a Mercedes-Benz 230, much like this one, but it was a 1969 model. Someone had gone medieval on its dashboard, resulting in a huge hole. I think I paid $500 for it. Not my best Benz… more»
