American fans of Ford Motor Company’s Fox platform will immediately recognize this bubble-hatch, swollen-fender Mustang-looking car as a Mercury Capri, that brand’s version of the popular pony car. Not so fast! In 1983 and 1984, Ford grafted Capri parts… more»
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Good Running Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile rolled the dice in 1966 by introducing a personal luxury automobile that was mechanically different from its competitors. It was the first U.S.-produced front-wheel-drive car since the Cord 810/812 in 1937. It would use a transaxle version of… more»
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Big Willie’s 1969 Dodge Daytona
In automotive history, few are more recognizable than a Daytona. This particular one is a legitimate part of American drag-racing and Southern California history, and Rocco B. tells us that it is on the docket for this year’s first… more»
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Rebuilt 360: 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief S 4×4
Some older SUVs perform better than others in the classic market, and a few have enough positive attributes that they can’t help but attract attention. This 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief S is a perfect example of that philosophy. Its… more»
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Good Ol’ Blue: 1984 Dodge D150 Short Bed Pickup
Ralphie from A Christmas Story loved his trusty, reliable official Red Ryder carbine-action, 200-shot, range model air rifle that he affectionately called “Ol’ Blue.” Here’s another “Ol’ Blue” for your consideration, but in the form of a no-nonsense 1984… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
We see a lot of incredible vehicles here at Barn Finds. Some are projects, and some are restored, but the ones that seem to be the most interesting to a lot of people, myself included, are the original vehicles…. more»
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The Cleanest, Mostly Original Around? 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle
The Bon Jovi special edition VW Golf, the Ford F150 Harley Davidson, the Frank Sinatra Edition Chrysler Imperial, and the Lamborghini Diablo Victoria’s Secret Edition. Yes, the list of “Special Editions” in the automotive world seems to go on… more»
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Rare Levi’s Edition: 1976 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade
When it comes to Jeep CJ-5s, my personal feeling is many of them have lost that original bare-bones off-roader “vibe” owing to years of either modifications or customizations that strip away the roughneck authenticity it’s known for. It’s an… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The 1960s and 1970s rear-wheel-drive Nova was one of Chevrolet’s most popular automobiles. It would receive its final redesign in 1975, to be replaced by the troubled front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. For 1976, there was a luxury version of… more»
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Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Stalled projects come in all shapes and sizes, and the work required can sometimes prove overwhelming. The previous owner of this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette commenced its restoration eight years ago, but it stalled early. It has sat exposed to… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1950 Buick Super
The Super was a popular Buick entry from 1940 to 1958, with a break in production during World War II. It was a hybrid vehicle (no, not like you think), sharing the longer wheelbase of the top-line Roadmaster with… more»
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The First SUV? 1960 Willys Station Wagon
We have had some healthy debates here on Barn Finds over the years as to what the first SUV was. Or, what the first SUV was after someone defined the term SUV. In either case, these vehicles come up… more»
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Driving Project: 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
For those considering a first project build, a classic Pickup from the 1950s can be the ideal choice. Locating parts is rarely a problem, while the simple engineering and construction techniques mean that the owner can usually complete many… more»
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Rebuilt 454: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sometimes you need to look closely at a classic car to determine whether all the puzzle pieces are present to create something genuinely special. This 1971 Corvette seems to tick most of the boxes. It is a rock-solid vehicle… more»
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7k Miles? 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
I’ve got a hunch many of our readers may be thinking the same thing I was upon first glance of this 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback, regarding how a car that initially looks like it’s been through the wringer… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
1971 saw some big changes and the first redesign of the Oldsmobile Toronado since it was introduced as a front-wheel-drive offering for 1966, an outside-the-box concept for the mid-sixties. While the early cars were certainly not lacking in the… more»
