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Canadian Classic Cars
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8,000 Original Miles: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
A Canadian car that was only made for two years because the creator, Malcolm Bricklin, was unable to make these cars profitable. The Bricklin SV-1 was intended to be a “safe” sports car. The SV-1 in their name stood… more»
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1940 Ford + Pontiac + ? = This Snow Monster!
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Andre for alerting us to this…unusual creation! We’re not told much from the ad, either, but you can look at it yourself here on kijiji, where the car is called a “Rat Rod Classic.”… more»
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Patina Profit Part Two: 1968 Mercury M250
Keen-eyed readers may recognize this truck, it was featured here on Barn Finds in March of 2017. It appears the same truck has been in several ads since then. Currently it can be found here, offered by sale by Diversion… more»
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Flathead Project: 1949 Mercury M47
Seeing this ’49 Mercury M47 truck makes me wonder what it’s life would have been like had the previous owner just kept it going rather than starting a restoration that they never finished? Perhaps it would still be on… more»
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Wood Chipper Not Included: 1966 Fargo A100 Pair
Ok, I realize that not everyone has seen the movie “Fargo” and some of you who have seen it aren’t big fans. But, it’s hard to argue with the name forever being linked to that famous wood chipper scene… more»
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DeToBarnso: 1972 Pantera Project
The DeTomaso/Ford/Lincoln-Mercury Pantera has always had a split personality to me. Featuring a small-block Ford V8 for power but with Italian knock your socks off styling (and corresponding quality issues), I’ve never had the opportunity to do more than… more»
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Classified Find: 1947 Mercury Truck
If you are a fan of heavy-duty classic trucks but want something a bit different than your run of the mill Ford or Chevy, you might just want to take a closer look at this Mercury 1 ton truck…. more»
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Gullwings On Parade: Bricklin SV1 Project Pair
This pair of classic Bricklin SV1s has been unearthed in the Netherlands, a long way from their origins as a Canadian-built car sold largely in the USA. One bears Dutch registration while the other still sports UK documentation and… more»
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Castillian Cast-Away: LaDawri Victress Coupe Kit
This big, black cast-away coupe actually represents a very interesting bit of fiberglass car history, and for only $650 as found here on Craigslist – it would be a (relatively) inexpensive way to build one of the last surviving… more»
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Gervais Museum Auction: Something For Everyone!
I don’t care what kind of barn finds (ok, in this case quonset hut find) you like, the Gervais Family Museum auction coming up this August has something you’re interested in. The full listing is here on mackauctioncompany.com and I would highly encourage all… more»
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Canadian Chevette: 1984 Pontiac Acadian
If a Chevrolet Chevette or even a Pontiac T1000 isn’t unusual enough for you, here’s a Canadian market 1984 Pontiac Acadian Scooter. This one is posted on Craigslist or here on the CL archive in beautiful British Columbia, Canada…. more»
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Made By Ford Sold By Mercury: 1960 Frontenac
This is one unusual car, even for Ford lovers. It’s a 1960 Frontenac, the Canadian version of the Ford Falcon that was sold in Mercury/Meteor dealerships in 1960. It’s listed here on eBay with a current bid of $1,000… more»
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Elvis’ Shooting Brake: Intermeccanica Murena GT
One of only eleven built, this Intermeccanica Murena GT is a rare and unusual classic, even more so for the fact that it was owned by Elvis Presley. Packing a factory Ford 429 V8, as well as air conditioning… more»
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Idaho Barn Find: 1974 Can Am TNT 125
I’ll be the first to admit that this photo looks too good to be true, but perhaps the seller is being honest and this is a genuine Idaho barn find. This is a Can Am TNT 125, which looks… more»
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No Mice or Stink! 1972 Buick GS 455 Barn Find
This Buick may not look like much if the Dodge Charger Daytona (big wing, funny nose, and “look at me” stripes) is your idea of the quintessential muscle car, but Buick preferred to walk softly and carry a big… more»
