Sometime in the early 1990s I attended the International Car Show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and witnessed the somewhat-revolutionary Chevrolet S10 Blazer four-door. That’s right: a small four-wheel-drive truck with four-doors, just like a sedan or a wagon. Meanwhile Jeep… more»
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Classic Show Van: 1977 GMC Van LRP
Custom vans seem to have been surfacing a lot lately, or else we have lots of readers submitting them! Though the initial fad has long passed by, the style is still popular and many people are replicating it today…. more»
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36k Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
Clapped-out foxbody Mustangs are a dime a dozen, but when was the last time you saw a clean low-mileage one? The seller bought this car to perform a Coyote swap, but just can’t bring themselves to do it. That’s… more»
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Building Your Own Bullitt: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
Unless you were in a coma, you have probably heard about this week’s automotive equivalent of finding the Ark of the Covenant. For their debut of the 2019 Bullitt Mustang, Ford also revealed the long lost hero car from… more»
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Original Wood: 1951 Buick Series 50 Dyna Flow Estate
The relationship between lumber and automobiles is a romance that began in the early part of the 20 century. As the automobile improved and grew, wood went from being utilitarian, to a deluxe trim feature like what you can… more»
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Big Gamble: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440-6 Project
Every third generation ‘Cuda is worth something to a Mopar guy, but the options list can make a huge difference. Take this project for example. The seller has all the parts to build a 440 Six Pack and the… more»
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Midas Package Survivor: 1980 International Scout
Occasionally, we profile vehicles that blow my mind as to why someone would sell. This Midas-package equipped 1980 International Scout looks like one of those unrepeatable finds that won’t pop up again in one’s lifetime. Still, if the seller… more»
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Straight Six: 1971 Chevrolet C-10
Having lived in the Midwest for the last four years, seeing C-10s of this vintage still in use is quite common. I’ve grown to love these trucks, and everyone I know that owns one loves it! They are very… more»
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Big Risks And Big Rewards: 1941 Buick Super Convertible
One of the concerns that is frequently discussed here on Barn Finds is “being able to get out” of a vehicle. This means that when you add up the initial price, parts, and labor, will you have a car… more»
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Project B-Body: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
Mopar projects can often be some of the most daunting projects out there due largely to their tendency to rust as well as the high cost of parts. This 1968 Road Runner is certainly a project suffering from “typical”… more»
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Ohio Rustacuda! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Project
Often the cry of “Too far gone!” comes from the man or woman with a perfect car in their garage. This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda located in Bainbridge, Ohio has been parked since 1984, perhaps behind a garage or barn,… more»
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Cavalry Transport: 1940 GMC AFKX-502
When people say they don’t build’em like they use to, if they are talking about this GMC truck, they are right! They really don’t build trucks quite like this one anymore. It’s a military issue cab over 4×4 that… more»
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Needs To Be Restored: 1957 Corvette Fuelie
If only cars could talk! Just imagine the stories this ’57 Corvette fuelie would have to tell. Sadly, it can’t talk and chances are we will never know it’s full story. What we do know is that it started… more»
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Green Giant: 1969 Mercury Colony Park Wagon
Many wagons of the 1950’s and 1960’s offered great looks comparable to the coupes and sedans of the same make. As time progressed the wagons got a bit bigger and cheesier, somehow making them as cool as ever. Very… more»
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Knoxville’s Cabin Fever Car Show Part Two: The Customs
If you have read the previous post on the Cabin Fever Car Show in Knoxville, Tennessee, then you will really love this one. In this installment, we will focus on some of the custom cars in the show. A… more»
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Ron’s Ronco: 1965 Chevrolet C20 Camper
Vintage campers and other unique recreational vehicles have been increasing in popularity lately, and this 1965 C20 Ronco Camper is sure to find a home with someone looking to travel with that fun extra touch! Despite needing a good… more»
