More often than not, it seems that many muscle car projects nowadays are purchased and restored rather quickly, with the new owner eager to either enjoy the fruits of their labor or make a fast buck. However, that’s not… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Chevrolet C10 Stepside
When this 1964 Chevrolet C10 Stepside shortbed came in as a Barn Finds Auction, we decided we’d better go take a closer look! It’s located in Emmett, Idaho, which is just down the road from Barn Finds HQ. While… more»
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Unfinished Potential: 2000 Ariel Atom Replica Project
Now live on eBay is something that’ll catch the eye of any hands-on enthusiast, a 2000 Ariel Atom replica project that’s part kit car, part engineering adventure, and all about potential. The seller describes it as an unfinished build… more»
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Rare Glass-Top Cruiser: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
It sounds goofy, but I’ve always felt a bit sorry for cars of the 1954 model year. So much hoopla (and deservedly so) is heaped on the 1955 model year because of the new styling, flashy colors, upgraded V8’s… more»
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No Reserve: 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat With 55k Original Miles
Determining whether any classic has hit a sweet spot with potential buyers is sometimes challenging. However, this 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat leaves no such doubts. Perhaps it is the wealth of factory options, or the odometer reading of… more»
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Solid Project: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
The latter years of the 1960s offered buyers a wealth of choice if they wished to park a muscle car in their garage. Those with Mopar leanings found the 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T attractive, with these cars offering exceptional… more»
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Cheap C3: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
The idea of purchasing a turnkey classic offering the scope for some garage tinkering can be irresistible to many. This is particularly true if the vehicle in question is iconic and affordable. This 1977 Chevrolet Corvette ticks all of… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
The 1960s was a high water mark in American automotive history. There are plenty of examples of manufacturers releasing the right car at the right time, resulting in iconic models like the First Generation Mustang and the Pontiac GTO…. more»
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Original 283: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
It is often important not to judge a book by its cover. That is certainly the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. Its baked paint and the presence of surface corrosion doesn’t bode well, but it is actually… more»
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Black Beauty! 1977 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The mid seventies were a tough time for automakers. High fuel prices, ever more stringent smog controls, NHTSA safety regs. out the wazoo, and the ascendent Rising Sun auto industry put the Detroit three and a half in a… more»
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More Cheap Wheels: 1979 Lincoln Versailles
Needing a smaller, more fuel-efficient luxury car to compete with the Cadillac Seville, Lincoln rolled out the Versailles in 1977. But the Versailles’ roots as a rebadged Ford Granada backfired, and sales never reached the level of the Seville’s…. more»
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Working Air: 1959 Lincoln Mark IV Continental
Despite Lincoln’s assertion that “the Lincoln look” of 1959 is one of “classic beauty,” there’s no getting around the car’s reception among some Barn Finds readers. No, many do not find them traditionally beautiful, but they are interesting, and perhaps… more»
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Seldom Seen Today: 1980 Dodge Aspen
Yesterday, I penned this piece on a ’68 Plymouth Valiant, one of Mopar’s more famed entry-level compacts. It, along with its Dodge Dart counterpart, successfully held up the ChryCo’s C-segment for many years. All things come to an end,… more»
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1 of 2,759! 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
DeSoto was one of the longest-running U.S. automobile nameplates (dating to 1928). But by the late 1950s, it had become clear that Chrysler had one too many brands to peddle. With demand shrinking at a similar pace as the… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino
There’s a line in the Barenaked Ladies song “If I Had $1,000,000” that discusses the merits of eating “Kraft Dinner” as a millionaire. The response, “of course we would, we’d just eat more,” mirrors how I feel about car… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree! 1969 Mercury Marauder
The Mercury Marauder was positioned as a personal luxury car, but it was also known for being a high performer, with even the base 390 engine cranking out 265 horsepower. Also standard was a manual transmission, yet few of… more»
