If you do the math, only a small percentage of cars and light trucks survive beyond their first ten years. even fewer are preserved or restored in some way. Those numbers plummet when it comes to heavy-duty vehicles. These… more»
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Luck O’ The Irish: 1985 Ford Mustang SSP
As you can imagine, we cover Fox Body Ford Mustangs all the time here on BF. Some, such as this 1985 example, are Special Service Package (SSP) police interceptors. None, to the best of my knowledge however, have ever… more»
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No Rust: 1975 Ford LTD Two-Door Pillared Hardtop
At almost 19 feet in length, this 1975 Ford LTD Two-Door Pillared Hardtop is a Dark Yellow Green Metallic beauty, a perfect color for 1975 even though a car this big that weighs well over two tons may not… more»
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“Excellent Condition”: 1966 Plymouth Valiant 100
The seller says this 1966 Plymouth Valiant 100 two-door sedan is in “excellent condition inside and out”, and they may be right. They say it has a rust-free body and chassis, something a lot of us can’t say about… more»
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Barn Find Rescue: 1979 Ford Granada ESS
Ford introduced the Granda in 1975 as a “senior” compact, meaning it had more of an upscale appeal. The Maverick was still in production at the time and ran through 1977. Ford hoped that the Granda would compete with… more»
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40k Miles? 1965 Ford Thunderbird
The 1965 Thunderbird was on the second year of its then-traditional three-year styling cycle, but Ford made a worthwhile improvement or two to keep it fresh: the first was standard power disc brakes and the second was a set… more»
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1 of 1,007: 1961 Imperial Crown (by Chrysler)
For several decades, the Imperial was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line product. To help it compete better with Cadillac and Lincoln, it became its own make in 1955. While the use of tailfins was on the way out by 1961, the Imperial… more»
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Garaged Find: 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo
Among the cars I’ve always been curious to own but have never taken the leap on is this beautiful 90s coupe we see right here: the elusive Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo. In addition to what I consider very handsome styling,… more»
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33k Garage Find! 1997 Lincoln Continental 32v V8
If you wanted a 32 valve Ford V8 in 1997, you could pony up to the Mustang Cobra, or you could buy one of two Lincolns: the two-door Mark VIII or a Continental. That was it. This 1997 Lincoln… more»
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Worth Saving? 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340
What we have here is a genuine 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 (per the VIN), but unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to have done much swinging lately. Modified for drag racing, this Dart has been echoing the sounds of silence… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (aka “98”) was the GM division’s top-of-the-line automobile for most of the second half of the 20th Century. It was the equivalent of a Buick Electra 225 and just one step away from a Cadillac. In… more»
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Clean Land Yacht: 1987 Lincoln Town Car
There are cars once so prevalent on American roads, and yet today, they have seemingly disappeared. The Lincoln Town Car is a terrific example of this, and it really doesn’t matter which generation we’re talking about (I’d put its… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Personal luxury cars were all the rage in the 1960s, so Chevrolet joined the party in 1970 with its new Monte Carlo. Part Pontiac Grand Prix and part Chevy Malibu, it was an instant hit that would see its… more»
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Not a Kit Car: 1965 Ford GT-40 Mark 2 Replica
Replicas of famous racing cars or historic vehicles are not hard to find on the internet, especially in unfinished form. The trick is figuring out which examples are built to a higher degree of construction and authenticity, as both… more»
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42k Original Miles: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Although the muscle car market was shrinking dramatically by 1971, buyers could still hand over their cash for vehicles deserving that label. This Plymouth Road Runner hails from that year, and while it isn’t the most potent version offered,… more»
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Historic Project! 1924 White Yellowstone Tour Bus
From Newport Beach, California, we have a Yellowstone coach in running order looking for a new home. Advertised here on Craigslist for $20,000, it hasn’t moved one inch from Barn Finds’ last review one year ago, almost to the day. White Motor Company established a… more»
