Old utility or work based vehicles are always a neat find, but it is really cool when you can find one with history and a connection to a community. Connected to the Chicago Illinois based “Wagner’s Bakery” this 1953… more»
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Only 27 Built: 1976 TriVette
When I first looked at the photos of this unusual find sent in by Pete B, it felt like my eyes were going cross. Once they stopped freaking out, I started to think that perhaps the photos were messed… more»
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Staying Warm At Knoxville’s Cabin Fever Car Show
With temperatures in the teens, and snow on their trailers, over 200 brave car lovers brought their prized vehicles to the 34th annual Cabin Fever Car Show at the Knoxville Expo Center this past weekend. Long a tradition in… more»
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Junkyard Find: 1999 Ford Contour SVT
While perusing one of our local junkyards the other day, something strange caught our eye. The alloy rims and body kit told us that this wasn’t just any old Ford . Closer inspection revealed that this humble Contour had… more»
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Roadside Find: 1966 Ford Mustang
While out doing errands the other day, I spotted this nice ’66 Mustang sitting in a grocery store parking lot. It’s not perfect, but looks like it could be a fund driver. It’s powered by the base 289 V8… more»
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396 And A 4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
It’s easy to think of Chevrolet’s Bel Air as a sensible and comfortable cruiser, but the reality is they could actually be performance machines. Well, at least depending on how they were optioned. In the late ’60s, Chevy restyled… more»
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Reader Sighting: 1981 Mercury Capri RS Turbo
From Kyle – This car was sitting across the street from a building I was looking at repairing for a local property manager. At first glance I thought it just a Capri, but after a closer look I couldn’t believe… more»
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Still Needs A Home: 1923 International Harvester Model S
This is a good looking old truck that Matt Williams spotted for us listed here on eBay. I last wrote about it here on Barn Finds in June of 2016. As I said then “When this truck was built,… more»
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Build It Your Way: 1969 Camaro Project
This Camaro isn’t an SS or even an RS car, but it did leave the factory with a V8, a manual transmissions and DX1 stripes. It’s a 307 V8 car and sadly the engine has gone missing. While it… more»
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375 Ponies: 1969 Chevelle SS396 L78
If I just happened to have a large chunk of money sitting in my bank account right now, I would be making an offer on this ’69 Chevelle right now instead of writing this post! You see, this SS396… more»
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Piles Of Parts: 1966 Mustang Coupe
The seller’s choice for the first photo in their ad seems rather strange, as it’s just a pile of parts. There’s actually a lot more here than just a random pile of Mustang parts. The auction, here on eBay… more»
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Real Steel: 1932 Ford Vicky
It’s getting harder and harder to find original classic vehicles. It’s even more difficult to find “blue chip” original cars. When you do, they command such a premium that they are out of reach for the average collector. Such… more»
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No Place To Store It: 1929 Model A Phaeton
One of the biggest problems our hobby faces is storage. Many potential entrants into our hobby live in apartments and condominiums, and if they even have a garage it is usually taken. A collectible car takes up a lot… more»
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Flew To Church: 1953 Piper Super Cub
What an interesting craigslist posting for a 1954 Piper Super Cub out of Boise, Idaho: the seller claims this plane was used by its previous owner – the proverbial little old lady – to fly to church on the… more»
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Empty the Barn! Queen Creek, AZ Estate Sale
Estate sales accomplish a sometimes daunting task: letting go of a loved one’s lifetime accumulation of vehicles, tools, and unfinished projects. At the same time they tell a story about the late owner, and present an opportunity for his… more»
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No CDL Needed: 1991 International Motorhome
I’m not quite sure what compels you to build something like this, other than the local R/V dealer had nothing stock that suited your specific needs. This 1991 International is a truly custom motorhome that’s on the market due… more»
