Cutaway displays have been used for decades to show the inner workings of various machinery. Machine gun cutaways are used to familiarize new soldiers with how they function. Car and motorcycle dealerships used to have cutaway displays in their… more»
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Nevada Baked Project: 1963 Corvette
Coming to us courtesy of reader Rex M. is this sun-baked 1963 Corvette convertible located in Mesquite, Nevada. The seller is asking $20,000 for this early second-generation Corvette and has advertised it here on craigslist. Let’s look a little… more»
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Early Subcompacts: Trio of Metropolitans
The Nash Metropolitan was a small, American car built in England from 1953-61. While being sold as a Nash, it also was peddled as a Hudson after Nash and Hudson merged to form American Motors. And later it was… more»
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Yard Find! 1969 Mustang 4-Speed
Even back in 1969, cars in the US tended to be produced with automatic transmissions, which makes this four-speed equipped, air-conditioned 1969 Mustang SportsRoof (Ford’s term for a fastback roofline) just a little bit more special. It’s listed for… more»
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454 Camper Special: 1975 Chevrolet C20 Silverado
This 1975 Chevrolet C20 Silverado is a real-deal Camper Special with the desirable 454 mill under the hood and loads of original patina. The Chevy sports two-tone paint with a faded green over white combo that the seller feels… more»
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Fully Documented: 1973 Ford Thuinderbird
We consider ourselves lucky here at Barn Finds because we have readers who will spot wonderful classics for us that we may otherwise miss. That is the case with this 1973 Ford Thunderbird. It seems that Barn Finder Larry… more»
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1 of 1,392: 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe Convertible
1955 was a watershed year for Detroit in regards to styling, new engines, dazzling colors and interiors, and sales. A record year with almost eight million automobiles sold. By comparison, the 1954 Chrysler looks frumpy compared to the all… more»
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Under 20 Miles: 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
Most of the time when we see full-size cars from FoMoCo like this, we tend to think of them being used pretty heavily. Crown Victorias for police and taxis, Town cars for chauffers and government agencies, etc. The Mercury… more»
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Storage Find: 1955 Gene Winfield T-bird
Not only does this custom 1955 Thunderbird have ties to one of the most iconic car customizers ever, but it has ties to two! Originally a Gene Winfield project, the car was recently discovered in a George Barris trailer…. more»
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Original 401: 1965 Buick Wildcat
The owner of this 1965 Buick Wildcat recently found it hidden away in a barn. A close inspection revealed a structurally sound classic that would make a rewarding and straightforward restoration project. He has coaxed its original V8 back… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Plymouth Satellite
This 1966 Plymouth Satellite ticks many of the right boxes for potential buyers. It is an overall solid car that is in sound mechanical health. It would benefit from a cosmetic refresh, but potential buyers will be starting this… more»
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Sleeper Coupe: 1987 Buick Regal Limited Turbo T
Bidding is already very much up there for this 1987 Buick Regal Limited Turbo T, which the seller claims is one of just 1,035 made in black with a tan leather interior. While the Grand National typically has a… more»
Short Wheelbase Project: 1976 GMC Motorhome
As we’ve talked about before, the classic GMC Motorhome is an excellent choice for a “starter” RV if you’re looking to get into cross-county travel. The more compact proportions and ease of finding spare parts from the GMC catalog… more»
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Garage Find Droptop: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
The seller of this 1986 Ford Mustang GT convertible is only the second caretaker the four-eyed Fox has had, and it’s equipped with the preferred manual transmission. The listing claims that the seller has owned it for three years,… more»
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Sow’s Ear To Silk Purse? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Gotta like before and after pics. Now we’re not talking about turning a sow’s ear into a silk purse exactly but there is something transformative around giving a barn find a bath and seeing what’s under all of that… more»
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Project Opportunity: 1992 GMC Typhoon
Sometimes, you just know a particular vehicle has had a hard life. This 1992 GMC Typhoon is sitting with a blown engine due to a previous owner overdoing the boost, and it’s also been resprayed in a look-at-me shade… more»
