Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957 as a utility coupe aka “gentleman’s pickup.” It was based on a full-size Fairlane 2-door wagon for the first three years, switching to the compact Falcon for another six before settling in as… more»
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Saved From The Crusher: 1940s Ford 9N Tractor
This tractor is a little tough to nail down the date for when it was made. The seller doesn’t show any numbers but they refer to it as a 1939 to 1942 Ford 9N. They have it listed here… more»
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Cruise-Ready Classic! 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
Taking a cue from the popular pony cars, Pontiac re-imagined the Grand Prix for 1969 with one of the era’s longest hoods and a short and angular rear. This 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix in Tacoma, Washington comes to market… more»
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Project Pony: 1976 Ford Pinto
This car has a missing letter “O” and that’s the least of its problems. It’s original, like a time capsule that was left inside of a sealed ziploc in Puerto Rico for three decades which is a shame. This… more»
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Real Deal Roller? 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
Chevrolet’s new mid-size car, the Chevelle, debuted in 1964. With it came the utility coupe El Camino which was based on the Chevelle’s 2-door station wagon platform. So, it was natural that when the Chevelle would add a performance… more»
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400 Tri-Power?1968 Pontiac Firebird
I’m probably more familiar with Chevrolets than I am with Pontiacs but I genuinely prefer first-gen Firebirds to Camaros for the simple fact that there are many fewer encountered. Sometimes it seems that there are more first-gen Camaros in… more»
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One Owner 1980 Chevrolet Luv
The Chevrolet Luv pickup certainly has its fans, as its compact dimensions and humble powerplant made it a sensible choice for drivers who needed the convenience of a pickup and the efficiency of an economy car. The Luv shown… more»
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Real Barn Find! 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Drop-Top
For the second half of the 20th Century, the 88 nameplate was a mainstay of the Oldsmobile lineup. It was often the entry-level “big” car (but it was still nicely trimmed) and several variants were included over the years,… more»
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SportsRoof 351 V8! 1970 Ford Galaxie 500
From the late 1950s and into the 1970s, the Galaxie 500 was Ford’s top-selling car (except during the early Mustang years). It was a full-size family car with a level of trim that was comparable to the Chevrolet Impala…. more»
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Mechanically Refreshed: 1951 Dodge Wayfarer
This 1951 Dodge D-41 Wayfarer sedan is a really interesting car. The Wayfarer, in general, is an interesting line of cars as they didn’t come in a four-door version, just a two-door business coupe, two-door Sportabout (convertible), and two-door… more»
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Dual Carbs! 1941 Buick Special 46 SSE
Here’s one that I am certain I have never encountered, a 1941 Buick Special 46SSE. I’m such a sucker for colors and green gets my attention every time so this “Sedanette” immediately caught my attention. But there are other… more»
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429 V8 Power! 1970 Ford Ranchero GT
It took the Ford Ranchero a few years to decide what it wanted to be. First introduced in 1957 as a coupe utility or “gentlemen’s pickup,” it was a full-size truck based on a station wagon platform. Then for… more»
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Collectors Edition! 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Survivor
As a Barn Finds reader myself, one of the things I consistently notice is how many low mileage, well cared for and affordably priced examples of the Chevrolet Corvette seem to cross the block, especially the C3 cars and… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1934 Ford Model 40 Woody Station Wagon
Something is enticing about loading the tribe into a classic station wagon and heading out on the road for an adventure. You could select virtually any station wagon on the planet, and it would perform admirably. Alternatively, you could… more»
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Detroit Diesel 5-Speed! 1973 International Travelall
With all of the reintroductions and reinventions of either current or former vehicles, I keep waiting for International – or Navistar International – to reintroduce a modern version of the Travelall. This unique diesel-powered 5-speed 1973 International 1210 Travelall… more»
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d’Elegance Or Elegant? 1988 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Is it just me or is naming a car like this 1988 Cadillac DeVille as a “d’Elegance” version the height of pretentiousness? C’mon, it sounds a bit uptight, right? Almost snooty. The reality however is that this Sedan DeVille… more»
