The story goes that, due to the steel shortage during World War II, manufacturers began using wood as replacements for body panels. Hence, the “woody” was born. The style maintained popularity throughout the decades, even so much as starting… more»
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1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible Project
With media-blasted metal, powder-coated inner fender liners, and freshly re-chromed bumpers, this 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible in Aurora, Colorado upstages most of the project cars featured here at BarnFinds. In the words of the practically perfect gear-head… more»
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All-Original J2 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88
It’s debatable, but generally agreed upon that the first American muscle car was the 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88. Relatively small, attainable, and powerful for its time, it was influential enough to inspire an entirely new genre of music, and… more»
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24k Mile Survivor! 1970 Ford Mustang 302
When it comes to the world of vintage automobiles, the term “survivor” is often overused and can be objective or subjective, depending on how one looks at it. Here at Barn Finds, we try to be careful that a… more»
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Original 440: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
The passage of time can be kinder to some classics than others, while some can “dodge” the proverbial bullet. That last scenario could be the case with this 1968 Charger R/T. If the owner’s assessment is correct, it is… more»
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Older Restoration: 1947 Hudson Super Six
Since the start of the 1950s, the list of car manufacturers that have disappeared into the dusty pages of history is as long as your arm. Some succumbed to shocking mismanagement, while others fell to economic rationalism. A third… more»
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Driveway Find: 1968 Plymouth GTX
Introduced in 1967, the GTX was positioned as Plymouth’s upscale mid-size muscle car based on the Sport Satellite. A big 440 cubic inch V8 was standard, with a Hemi being the only way to upgrade. The GTX stuck around… more»
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Six Cylinder SST: 1968 AMC Javelin SST
AMC certainly made more than road-burning Javelins, including those falling under the SST trim level. Yes, even cars with six-cylinder engines such as this 1968 AMC Javelin SST. The seller has this recent car show attendee listed here on… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1972 Dodge Charger SE Brougham
It seems that this 1972 Dodge Charger SE Brougham holds a special place in its owner’s heart. That is demonstrated by his decision to recently spend more than $20,000 on its panels and paint to achieve a better than… more»
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V6 Throwback: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
When Ford introduced the Mustang II in 1974, it satisfied the need to get back to the car’s original roots and size. But it was largely an econobox that didn’t offer models with much performance for the buck. A… more»
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One-Owner Time Piece: 1989 Cadillac Brougham
At the top of the Cadillac food chain, the Brougham replaced the Fleetwood Brougham for 1987-92. In 1993, the Fleetwood name would return but the cars were nonetheless luxurious. With just 33,000 miles, this dark blue 1989 beauty belonged… more»
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From Mecum to Donation: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
A few weeks ago, we featured a hot-rodded Pontiac Fiero offered up for sale with the tags from the auction it was purchased from still on the car. This 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is a recent charitable donation that is… more»
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Found on the Farm: UK Classic Car Collection
YouTube explorers are increasingly focused on finding fields and barns full of old cars, which is great for the rest of us who can’t spend our waking hours peering into overgrown backyards. Now, sometimes, these “finds” are over-hyped as… more»
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Rare Commemorative Edition: 1979.5 Ford Ranchero
A few weeks back, I covered this 1972 Ford Ranchero and stated, “Full disclosure, Ford Rancheros, such as this 1972 example, don’t capture my imagination the way that Chevy’s El Camino does“. Well, that lack of imagination capture extends… more»
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LS V8 Power! 1965 Dodge D300
Dodge’s D-Series trucks were all new in 1961, with a styling refresh again in 1966. That would be the first use of the venerable Slant-Six engine in the trucks, along with alternators instead of generators. D100s were ½ ton… more»
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383 V8 Racer! 1975 Chevrolet Vega GT
Chevrolet wasn’t afraid of trying different things, but they sometimes didn’t work quite as expected. Like the air-cooled, rear-engine compact Corvair that attracted later concerns over safety issues. Or the sub-compact Vega for which GM built an assembly plant,… more»
