My mother was a huge fan of entertainer Dean Martin – and I suppose I am, too. But I didn’t know he was a car guy (though perhaps not to the extent of Jay Leno). He owned all sorts… more»
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Rod or Run As Is? 1949 Ford F1 Pickup
Ford likely had no idea that its 1948 introduction of the “Bonus Built” F-series pickup would spark the multi-decade development of one of the most popular vehicles in automotive history. The company did spend $1 million on the cab’s… more»
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96k Original Miles: 1967 Ford Mustang
Ford’s approach with its First Generation Mustang wasn’t revolutionary. However, offering a six-cylinder engine as the entry point made its new model affordable enough to generate significant sales. This 1967 example demonstrates that, and its sheltered existence has left… more»
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Retro Touches: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am brought memories flooding back from the moment I saw the seller’s supplied photos. It is a rock-solid classic, but the modifications it features hark back to the late 1970s or 1980s. Those craving originality… more»
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Ready for Adventure: 1970 Ford Bronco
Often, the biggest challenge an enthusiast faces with the classic ownership experience is selecting the most appropriate candidate to park in their garage. Choices are often driven by pure emotion, but practicality must form part of the decision process…. more»
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Original And Untouched: 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS
Here’s a surprise, a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Super Sport (SS) that is in original, not messed-with condition – what a rarity! These, along with GM A-body cars produced from ’64 to ’72, are a hot ticket and are… more»
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Original Paint: 1976 AMC Gremlin Three-Speed
It’s Gremlin week here on Barn Finds, just what a lot of us in dreary winter country need to brighten up these overwhelming overcast skies that go on day after day after day after day after day. After day…. more»
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409 Dual-Quad Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
After an abbreviated start in 1961, the Chevy Impala SS sold like hotcakes in 1962 thanks to a shift in focus. Style was chosen over muscle in the second year (although you could still put a beast under the… more»
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Award Winning Design: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966 and it was a groundbreaking design. It was a personal luxury car with style, power, and innovation. Oldsmobile continued producing the Toronado over 4 generations until 1992. My favorite design was the very… more»
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Single-Family Survivor: 1972 Ford LTD Brougham
introduced the LTD in 1965 as an upscale version of the Galaxie 500. It was hugely popular, and Chevy scrambled to unveil the Caprice a few months later. The car would remain the top dog in the Ford Division’s… more»
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Hip Levi Edition: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
American Motors, with more narrow pockets than the Big Three, was always looking for ways to stand out from the crowd. The Gremlin was one such effort and a quick way for them to get into the subcompact market… more»
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Rarefied Air: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
At one time in America, if you could afford a Cadillac, you were considered wealthy and had definitely “arrived” here in Status Symbol Land. In 1960, Cadillac was the King of Luxury hands down and nobody disputed its claim… more»
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Nice Shop Truck? 1971 Dodge D100
The seller gives no information about this 1971 Dodge D100 pickup, not one word, and that’s very unusual. They do show many good photos and as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Or in this case,… more»
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25k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1977 was the final year of the Colonnade-style Oldsmobile Cutlass before the car got a major restyle and downsizing for the following model, with the 1978 version shedding nearly 700 pounds and experiencing a sales decline of more than… more»
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Backyard Find: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron Medallion
The owner of this 1979 LeBaron Medallion calls his Chrysler a sitting behind a house for 30 years discovery, so while it’s not a barn find in the truest sense of the term, the M-Body did go through a… more»
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Rebuilt 428: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
The only downside of writing for Barn Finds is that I often have the privilege of featuring a car I would love to park in my garage. Such is the case with this 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J…. more»
