Speechless! I mean, wow, where to begin? This vehicle started as a rather humble American Motors Corporation economy car. After what appears to be lots of money and modifications thrown at that basic mode of transportation, we have a… more»
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GM Truck Honey Hole – Everything must go!
Scavenging for a pickup truck to restore… or a parts truck… or truck parts? Willing to visit Sisters, Oregon? This may be your lucky day. Check out more pictures and details about this mostly-truckly honey hole on the Northwest… more»
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Worth It Sooner Or Later: 1988 Ford Mustang LX SSP Coupe
Here at Barn Finds, we spend a lot of time writing about muscle cars. Not many people care how many four door Ford Fairlanes were equipped with 390s, but you drop a fastback 1967 Mustang with a four speed,… more»
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Missed Mark: 1956 Continental Mk II
How does a car that was once very expensive and exclusive, end up in such a state? From jaw dropper to swept under the rug in a matter of 60 years. This was the Ford Motor Company’s 1956 piece… more»
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Stored for 30 Years: 1976 Excalibur SS Phaeton
The Excalibur is one of those marques that sometimes gets scoffed at, but interestingly, they were decent performers when first introduced. Corvette power mounted inside a body more reminiscent of the roaring 20s than the 1960s, a Phaeton SS… more»
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Oddjob Ready: 1962 Ford Ranchero
The idea of a car based truck just never took hold like true pick-ups did. For thirty plus years off and on, manufacturer’s from the US and abroad took a stab at something different. From GMC Sprints to Subaru Brats,… more»
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Name Game: 1959 Desoto + Parts Car
You’ll put an eye out with those fins! Virgil Exner, like all designers, had his hits and misses. Misses would definitely be his plucked chickens of the early ’60s and the downsized ’62s. Hits would be pretty much anything… more»
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Sunday Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
In life, less is sometimes more. For those in 1976 wanting the look of speed without the entry fee or high insurance costs, GM still offered pony cars without the pizazz. This base model sport coupe looks pretty sporty… more»
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Former Stereo Showpiece: 1979 Dodge Van + Trailer
The era of custom van building is one that will hopefully make a return to our culture in the near term. Wild, overdone creations is still a thing in countries like Japan, where vans are overbuilt to the point… more»
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Navy Wrecker – 1942 Sterling Chain Drive Truck
First impressions: imagine what Jay Leno could do with this! Thanks to reader Matt W. for spotting this neat World War II-era Sterling chain drive truck located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and offered here on craigslist. Several comments in this… more»
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No Stains: 1974 Dodge Tradesman Custom
This is it. The pinnacle of the 1970s. If anyone ever asks what the 1970s were like, simply show them a picture of this van, play some Steve Miller Band, and let them figure out the rest! Everything about… more»
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Ready To Resto: 1973 Challenger
The seller of this 1973 Dodge Challenger has posted a handful of pictures that will surely get your blood pumping if you’re a fan of Mopar Muscle fan. It’s a barn find stored since ’99 – and seems to… more»
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Minty Monte: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Survivor
This is a clean car. Survivors really don’t get much nicer than this, and that’s including that one car you bought from your uncle that time in 1992. According to the seller, this Monte Carlo is one of just… more»
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Well-Kept Four-Speed 1979 Pontiac Sunbird V8
Before the Internet, your odds of meeting the Pope at McDonalds exceeded those of spotting a GM H Body with a V8 under the hood. Believe me; my third car was a 1976 Buick Skyhawk (231 V6, five-speed), and… more»
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Rare Crew Cab: 1964 Jeep M677
Painting this war hero yellow may have been in style in the early ’60 (this one reminds me of the infamous ’59 International Harvester Travelall ), but it’s a bit like adding a bad toupee and a bow tie… more»
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Dust And Cobwebs: 1946 Chevrolet Pickup
One look at this Chevy truck and you know it’s been parked for a long time. The seller claims it’s fresh out of 20 year storage and given all the dust and cobwebs, it’s easy to believe. It’s a… more»
