The Ford Excursion was mammoth. Built from 2000 to 2005, it was the longest and heaviest mass-production SUV available, targeting buyers of the Chevy Suburban/GMC Yukon XL. Under the skin, it essentially was a Super Duty truck with tons… more»
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Package Deal: Three Toyota Supras!
The Toyota Supra has become somewhat unobtainable, especially if you’re on the hunt for an MK4 generation model. The MK3 and MK2 generations, however, have remained more affordable, despite the fact that they are fabulous driver’s cars. Inline six… more»
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Weekend Special: 1940 Buick Series 40 Special
There’s nothing like finding a project car whose needs are so minimal that the new owner could tackle them at home over a couple of weekends. That is the tantalizing prospect offered by this 1940 Buick Special. It is… more»
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Fuel-Injected 327 V8: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette got off to a rocky start in 1953, but General Motors would eventually prove there was a market for a U.S.-built sports car. The first-generation ‘Vettes would wrap up in 1962, so the changes that year… more»
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Airplane Engine! 1971 Allis-Chalmers Terra Tiger
Put on your thinking caps, it’s quiz time here at Barn Finds University. Howard, no spitballs! Ok, name a six-wheel-drive vehicle that floats, has an airplane engine, and is “dangerously fast”. Oh yeah, and one that has basically no… more»
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An Imperial Specimen! 1953 Chrysler Windsor
Of all of the Detroit auto stories that have transpired since the 2008 meltdown, the almost demise of the Chrysler brand is the most disconcerting for me. Its current line-up consists of the dated 300 sedan and a minivan… more»
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49K-Mile Original 1978 Jeep Wagoneer
49,000 miles aren’t a lot to have accumulated on a vehicle, especially when the vehicle, like this 1978 Jeep Wagoneer, is almost four-and-a-half decades old. That’s around 1,100 miles a year on average over the last 44 years. The… more»
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Museum Quality? 1976 Kawasaki Jet Ski JS400
Sadly, summer is long gone and fall is wrapping up here in the upper Midwest as I write this. But, what’s another six months of cold, snow, ice, slippery sidewalks, and salty roads, which lead to rusty vehicles? Hello?… more»
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Factory A/C? 1969 Porsche 912
The Rodney Dangerfield of Porsches? Maybe not, the 912, like this 1969 example gets respect for its 911 styling and my experience tells me that they are a fun driving experience. Still, many will say, in spite of the… more»
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Period Mods: 1973 International Scout II
Gleaming refrigerator white paint and a nearly perfect blue interior contrast with obvious rust on this mixed-bag classic. The 1973 International Harvester Scout II in Ventura, California features a mild lift, wagon wheels, and winch, period mods that make… more»
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Oddball Assortment: Mercury Capri Collection
The Mercury Capri is one of those cars that seemingly had the hallmarks for becoming an enthusiast favorite but never quite ascended beyond mild cult status. Intended to become a formidable opponent to the Mazda Miata, it had the… more»
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One of One: 1958 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua
In the mid-1950s, Maserati was immersed in its racing program, and to good effect, since it racked up many podium finishes in Formula One and FIA. But racing stretched its finances. A successful production car would ensure the company’s… more»
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5-Speed Project: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
DeLoreans have seemingly weathered multiple storms in the collector car industry without issue and they almost always appear sought-after even in rough shape. This is a DMC-12 with the preferred manual gearbox that is described as a project the… more»
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Woodland Find: 1952 MG TD Midget
The T-Type was a series of body-on-frame, open 2-seater British sports cars produced by MG between 1936 and 1955. That included the MG TA, TB, TC, TD, and TF Midget models. While similar to contemporary cars of the 1940s,… more»
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Look Ma, No Radiator! 1933 Franklin Airman 16-B Sedan
The Franklin automobile was a collaboration between John Wilkinson, an engineer with a passion for air-cooled engines, and Herbert Franklin, an industrialist. The cars were manufactured starting in 1902 by the Franklin Automobile Company, headquartered in Syracuse, New York…. more»
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BF Auction: 1986 Volvo 240 Wagon
If you are familiar with old Volvos, then you know that the brand used to be more associated with durability than luxury. Many of the high-mileage record holders are Volvos and if you couldn’t tell already, I love them!… more»
