The G-body series of the Dodge Daytona remains an unsung hero of the 1980s hot hatch wars. While the Volkswagen GTI and the Toyota Celica got all the glory, Dodge was actually churning out a fairly compelling sport compact… more»
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Fun In The Sun! 1966 Ford Galaxie Convertible
This! I’ll admit it, while I’m not an overt Ford fan, I have my favorites, and the 1966 Galaxie 500 is one of those that I hold in high esteem. And today’s discovery, courtesy of Mitchell G., is a… more»
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Surprise Packet: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
When I initially saw this 1971 Dodge Charger R/T, I was set to dismiss it as a potentially lost cause. However, I was wrong. When you look beyond the tired paint and the surface corrosion, you discover that it… more»
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1 of 2? 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Fuelie
Does the perfect classic actually exist? Is there a car with a combination of looks, condition, rarity, and specifications that places it seemingly beyond criticism? Those are the questions posed by this 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. Not only does… more»
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9,800 Original Miles? 1967 Plymouth Fury III
Some claims made by sellers must be taken at face value. This is especially true when the subject turns to odometer readings. Someone can state that their classic has an extraordinarily low mileage. However, unless they hold documentation confirming… more»
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Exceedingly Rare: 1938 Ford Phaeton
Ford’s love affair with the phaeton body style is a mystery unto itself. For a huge company well entrenched in the mentality that profit was king, why did they offer the slow-selling phaeton body style until 1938? Why did… more»
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1 Of 1? 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T 340
Dodge rolled out the Aspen in 1976 as their replacement for the venerable Dart. That coincided with Plymouth’s badged-engineered Volare subbing for the compact Valiant. The cars were conceptually similar to their predecessors but soon collected a long list… more»
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$1,750 Wagon! 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon
If it isn’t $32,500 for a 1974 Pinto Runabout, this 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon is on the other end of the spectrum at $1,750! I’m not sure what’s going on with some parts being dull and some shiny, but… more»
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Factory Dump Bed? 1951 Willys 4×4 Pickup
Have any of you seen a dump bed on a Willys pickup? The seller refers to it as a factory option, but I can’t find anything about it other than a mention of the ’57 pickups having one as… more»
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GTO Clone Project: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
The handwriting was on the wall for the Grandaddy of muscle cars, the Pontiac GTO. From peak sales of 96,000 cars in 1966, the GM division couldn’t muster 11,000 copies in 1971. So, the car was no longer its… more»
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Solid Bubble Top Project: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
It’s sad when an enthusiast locates a suitable auto for a particular vision, only to develop health issues before turning it into the car of their dreams. Sadly, that’s what happened to the seller of this 1960 Chevrolet Impala,… more»
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Rare Two-Door: 1962 Ford Falcon Wagon
We’ve only seen two or three examples of a 1962 Ford Falcon Two-Door (or Tudor) Wagon here on Barn Finds over the years. And one two-door sedan delivery version, which would be the ultimate, at least for me. The… more»
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Turbocharged Project: 1978 Ford Pinto
You have to give credit to builders who take a chance on making a car that the factory never intended to build. The Ford Pinto is obviously known throughout history for all the wrong reasons despite being a potential… more»
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Affordable Classic: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Affordability is often a key factor for enthusiasts who embark upon their quest to park a classic in their garage. This is especially true if a young family forms part of the equation, meaning that practicality will always sit… more»
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Take Your Pick: Pair of 1968 Plymouth Ragtops
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Fury III was Plymouth’s version of the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie 500. And as was typical of Chrysler in those days, Plymouth usually came in third place in the sales race. The… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
Vehicle manufacturers in the early 2000s made a song and dance about producing cars with retractable metal roofs. However, Ford beat them to the punch by decades with cars like this 1958 Fairlane 500 Skyliner. It offered buyers a… more»
