I am honestly surprised there’s not more action on the listing yet, as the opening bid is a paltry $4,500 with no reserve for two dune buggies and a parts Beetle to pillage from. While unfinished buggy kits are… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1950 Studebaker Land Cruiser
You know a 1950 Studebaker when you see one, that’s for sure! The bullet nose, wrap-around divided rear window, and the reverse-opening rear doors all conspired to create the non-GM/Ford/Chrysler market entry. And they found their niche with an… more»
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Everything Goes! Mark Smith Estate Auction
Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will… more»
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Numbers-Matching 327! 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The year was 1966, and after over a decade of research, the results were in. Automobiles were found to be the main culprit of California’s smog problem, and it was in ’66 that the Golden State established the first… more»
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Tesla Rival? 1980 Bradley GTE II Electric
I have a secret soft spot for Kit Cars and unusual cars which never really make it into popular culture. One such company was Bradley, which created cars for just 11 years, from 1979 to 1980. What is even… more»
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Ripe for Restoration: 1949 Ford F1 Pickup
Ford’s F-series entered production in 1948 and proved to be one of the most successful sets of vehicles ever made by any automaker. The F-series embodied Ford’s belief that a truck should be a truck (ie, built on a… more»
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1 of 5 Made: 1984 Chevy S10 Conversion Van
An overlooked arena of 1980s vehicles is the wild conversion van market. From plumber’s vans converted into mobile palaces to humble Toyota pickups transformed into mini motorhomes, this was a booming market for aftermarket companies just a few decades… more»
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Vintage Racer Project: 1973 Porsche 911 Track Car
I can only imagine how gutting it is to get so far on a project and realize there’s still far too much work to be done – at least, more than you feel like dealing with. Track cars are… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1979 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
It is often said that the 1980s was the decade that taste forgot. When you consider the clothes, the huge hair, and the even “huger” shoulder pads, it’s easy to see why people feel that way. However, the late… more»
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Upgraded V8: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
The 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra was a limited edition classic that shouted loudly that American manufacturers were back in the performance car race. It wasn’t the most potent car on the planet, but it came as a breath… more»
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No Reserve Nice! 1966 Mercedes 230S
Mercedes 200 series sedans, like this 1966 230S turn up with some regularity here on Barn Finds and some appear to be good buys. Is that the case with this example? Well, it certainly shows well so let’s take… more»
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Gold on Gold Mopar: 1968 Dodge Charger
When it was introduced in mid-1966, the Dodge Charger got off to a slow start. But when Chrysler redesigned all their mid-size cars in 1968, sales of the Charger took off – selling more than six times the number… more»
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Promo Car: 1964 Mercury Marauder 25th Anniversary
Most vehicle manufacturers will produce a special edition vehicle to celebrate a milestone anniversary, and Mercury was no different. They rolled out a 25th Anniversary Edition of the Marauder, but our feature car is a cut above the average…. more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang
Driver-grade First Generation Mustangs will always generate interest when they enter the market, but this 1966 model lifts that interest to a higher level. It ticks many right boxes because it is a rust-free classic with a healthy V8… more»
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A Trio of Chevrolet El Camino’s!
Chevy introduced the El Camino in 1959 to compete against the Ford Ranchero. Both vehicles were station wagon-based “gentlemen’s pickups.” The El Camino was retired briefly after just two years only to return in 1964 as a variant of… more»
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Blue Plate Survivor: 1976 Mercury Comet
Badge engineering is nothing new in the automotive world, representing a sensible way for a manufacturer to maximize the return on the enormous costs involved in developing a new model. By sharing a platform across several makes utilizing little… more»
