Old hearses and ambulances will pop up from time to time here on Barn Finds and most are tired or used up. Seldom are they in the kind of condition as this ’97 Lincoln conversion presents. So it begs… more»
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Huge Stash of Rare Dorettis and Triumphs Found!
In the annals of orphan British cars, Tom Householder stands out as a champion for one of the more obscure makes, the Swallow Doretti. Householder was involved in the founding of the Triumph Register and still owns a large… more»
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Rare Rally Kit: 1968 Honda CM91 Rally
I think we’ve only seen one other example of a Honda 90 with a Rally Kit here on Barn Finds and they’re fairly hard to find. I know that they aren’t a big, bad Harley, but for those of… more»
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California Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
When an enthusiast searches for an original classic or a rust-free project car, drier states like Nevada, Arizona, and California are prime locations. Vehicles from those regions may have baked paint and interior trim, but they’ve generally escaped the… more»
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440-Powered 1970 Dodge Coronet 500
Although they shared the same B-Body platform in 1970, the Dodge Coronet doesn’t seem to get nearly as much love as the Charger, that is unless it happens to be a Super Bee model. But the Coronet got a… more»
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Way Overpriced? 1986 Mustang LX Coupe
If you’re after a 1980s collectible, or perhaps just fed up with (or scared by) the prices that 1960s cars are bringing these days, maybe this 1986 Mustang LX coupe (in the words of the day, “notchback”) could be… more»
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396 and Triple Black: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
Some minor cosmetic changes resulted in a great-looking Caprice for the ’68 model year. The tail lights were redesigned and became incorporated into the rear bumper, plus the front grille was modified with optional headlight covers becoming available. At… more»
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455 Four-Speed! 1973 Buick Century Gran Sport
A black-out grille and tail panel, subtle badges and “Gran Sport” lettering on the flanks mark the only visual cues that this Buick might be something special. The 1973 Buick Century Gran Sport in Birmingham, Alabama comes loaded for… more»
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Barn Find MKIII: 1966 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8
None of us have a crystal ball, but we can all say with some degree of certainty that we may leave this earth with some projects left unfinished. That’s basically the essence of estate sales like these, which shine… more»
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Group 2 Body Kit: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii
This 1972 BMW 2002 Tii has a few things going for it if you want a project. The 2002 is obviously sought after in Tii specifications, but this one is also claimed to be a very early production model,… more»
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Majestic Project: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300d
The factories of Mercedes-Benz were devastated during WWII; consequently, the first cars it produced after the war were the small-platform 170 series – pre-war leftovers. Not until 1949 did the company begin work on a truly new post-war design,… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
There’s no denying that by the time this 1966 Corvette Coupe rolled off the showroom floor, the badge had sealed its performance credentials. Potential buyers faced an enormous selection of options to significantly increase the car’s potential, although some… more»
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Mustang Dry Run: 1963 ½ Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
In many circles, the Falcon Futura Sprint is considered the forerunner to the Ford Mustang. A V8 engine became available in the Falcon for the first-time mid-year and is considered a 1963 ½ model. Like the so-called 1964 ½… more»
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Plastic-Wrapped Seats: 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
It is possible that I’m the odd man out because I think that 1958 Edsels are the best looking of the doomed brand’s offerings. The company tried to tone down the unique and divisive horse-collar grille the following year,… more»
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22K Mile Survivor! 1979 Plymouth Volare
If I set out to find the most “unbarn findy” car, and the least likely to be a survivor, it wouldn’t be a 1979 Plymouth Volare. But, we do cover them all so why not, right? Today’s find is… more»
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302 V8 Project: 1969 Ford Mustang
Ford gave the Mustang its most extensive styling update in 1969 though it rode on the same platform that began the pony car fury in 1964. Changes to the fastback body style would be the most dramatic, creating an… more»
