When a classic car owner embarks on a project build, there are two approaches they could take. A faithful restoration would recapture the car’s youth, while custom touches could make the vehicle seem timeless. The faithful path also means… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville
Usually when one hears the term tri-power, or triple two-barrel, or six-pack (not the drinkable version), one assumes a GTO, Corvette, Road Runner, etc. but in the days before muscle cars and big-block Corvettes, such a setup, generically defined… more»
Success Story: 1982 Peugeot 505 S Turbo Diesel
We auctioned this Peugeot 505 S Turbo Diesel back in August of 2022, but unfortunately, it didn’t meet the seller’s reserve. Thankfully we have a great Make An Offer system, so shortly after this one rolled over we received… more»
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Original Paint 1951 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe 500cc
Sunbeam has a bit of a complicated history, at least as far as motorcycles go. We aren’t talking about your iron, hair dryer, or other appliances, but the BMW-derived motorcycles that were built under the auspices of Birmingham Small… more»
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Rare Japanese Super Car: 1967 Toyota 2000GT
Halo models are common as manufacturers showcase their technological, engineering, or luxury credentials. Most car makers have produced at least one, making me wonder whether this 1967 Toyota 2000GT could be the ultimate example of the breed. The company… more»
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One-Owner 1936 John Deere Model D
Styled or unstyled, that is the question (in my best Bill Shakespeare voice). Jamie Palmer is our resident John Deere expert having spent years rolling up his sleeves in the think tank at corporate HQ, but I thought I’d… more»
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Barn Fresh 1948 Harley-Davidson WL
The seller states this 1948 Harley-Davidson WL received its distinctive yellow paint job in the 1970s, but its appearance made me wonder whether he is out by a few years. I reason that it looks strikingly similar to the… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino was launched in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero, a wagon-based pickup that was more car than it was truck. Its initial run only lasted two years, but the “gentlemen’s pickup” returned in 1964 as… more»
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Lots of New Parts: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s entrance into the personal luxury segment of the car business. And it became one of the GM division’s best sellers over a sporadic run from 1970 to 2007. This first-year Monte Carlo was… more»
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Bruce Springsteen Owned! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
We’ve featured a few cars in the past on Barn Finds with celebrity ties, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about how much that aspect in itself adds to the value of the… more»
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Dry Climate Survivor: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Although automobile manufacturers are moving towards the world of zero-emission vehicles, a hardy group of souls resists such changes. They admit there is nothing as eerily quiet as an electric car. However, there is nothing that sets pulses racing… more»
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Testarossa Wannabe: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s popular to disparage cars and trucks given the custom touch from a certain era that reflects a style no longer popular. But what if we’re being unfairly cruel to bad ideas executed well? The Ferrari Testarossa is an… more»
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Solid Project: 1971 Ford Bronco
Ford produced 19,784 examples of its 1971 Bronco, and we’ve seen more than a few at Barn Finds. There are two main drivers for this trend, with the First Generation Bronco’s reputation for rust making many prime restoration candidates…. more»
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Pocket-Sized Project: 1949 Crosley Hotshot Roadster
Somewhat unjustly, a 1949 Crosley Hotshot was drafted into eighth place on Time magazine’s 2007 list of the 50 Worst Cars of All Time, compiled by Dan Neil. The list (ranked by year, not degree of worst-ness) named the… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The Cougar was a car that nearly didn’t happen. Mercury management was convinced it needed a competitor within the emerging pony car segment, but the parent company’s Board of Management was unconvinced. They eventually relented, which was a fortuitous… more»
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413/4-Speed: 1963 Chrysler 300J
Some cars are uncompromising, whether they be luxury models or performance offerings. However, classics like this 1963 Chrysler 300J provide the best of both worlds, adding a dash of rarity to the mix. It presents well for its age… more»
