I absolutely love the ambition of kit builders of the past. Literally, anything could be made, from little British-style roadsters to full-on racing replicas. Clearly, Brad and Tim Lovette had the same thoughts and they formed the company, Manta… more»
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GT350H Wannabe: 1966 Ford Mustang K-Code Fastback
Is taking a fine and rust-free true K-code Mustang Fastback and cloning a Shelby out of it an act of upgrading, or is it a downgrade of what could have been a lovely original car? That’s the question the… more»
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Hidden for Years: 1962 Triumph TR3 Barn Find
When you look at some barn finds, you can almost tell just how many years a particular car has been hidden away from the light of day. It’s not to say you know the exact number but rather you… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440
There’s a little bit of car left in this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, here on eBay, already bid to $8,700. These remains are located in Baxley, Georgia. I cheated with this photo because it shows this car’s best angle…. more»
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Stalled Project: 1965 Volkswagen Bus
Now that VW has announced the new EV bus, there is a lot of attention yet again on the classic VW bus from the 1950s and 60s. A lot of people are bemoaning that the originality has gone and… more»
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It’s A Hemi! 1954 Dodge Royal
The Royal was a nameplate used by Dodge between 1954 and 1959. In its first year, it was the top-of-the-line product positioned above the mid-level Coronet and entry-level Meadowbrook. Only one engine choice was offered, a 241 cubic inch… more»
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7K Miles and Supercharged: 1998 Dodge Dakota 4×4
Fellow Barn Finds writer Scotty G. alerted me to the fact that there was a fairly epic Dodge Dakota up for grabs on eBay. Why, you might ask? Well, because I recently bought my first-ever domestic pickup with the… more»
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Luxury for Less: 1951 Lincoln Sport Sedan
Lincoln was always a name associated with luxury. But in the immediate post-war era, the division knew it had to make a move to regain market share from its formidable competitor, Cadillac. Next to the deep swoop of Cadillac’s… more»
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Is There Enough There? 1935 Ford Roadster
While most of the stories we write on Barn Finds have happy endings where a desirable car ends up with another lease on life, this story may be of a car that is just too far gone. The saddest… more»
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Lime Green Rarity: 1969 DeTomaso Mangusta
The DeTomaso Mangusta is one of those lesser-known sports cars that really does deserve our attention and respect. It has the pedigree that any automotive enthusiast would rightfully seek out when buying a vehicle as an investment, but it… more»
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30 Years Stored: 1960 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Convertible
If an owner elects to place a classic car into storage, there is a right way and quite a few wrong ways to undertake the process. A dry environment away from direct exposure to UV rays is a good… more»
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Ready For Track Day: 1967 Lotus Elan
For a marque that is considered a limited volume producer, Lotus cars grace the web pages of Barn Finds with decided regularity. Today’s find, a ’67 Elan, has already made the transition to race car status, specifically in the… more»
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Have it Your Way: 1932 Ford V8 Cabriolet
The Model T was a rousing success for Henry Ford, but an internal argument was brewing. Competing automakers – particularly Chevrolet – were encroaching on Ford’s sales figures, and more than that, the notion of a motor with more… more»
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Right Hand Drive Barn Find: 1953 Riley RME
OK, it’s old British car time and today’s subject is a 1953 Riley RME. We have covered the Riley marque before but they’re hardly an everyday occurrence and my familiarity is very fleeting. A New England barn find, this… more»
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Barchetta Business: Be Your Own Boss
For 30 years, Darryl Fling and his company, D&B Enterprises, have been building bespoke exotic cars in Sequim, Washington. His Barchetta 3500 pays homage to the vintage Maserati racers of yesteryear, offering the same care and attention to detail… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The First and Second Generation Chevrolet Chevelle remain strong performers in the classic market, even if they don’t wear an SS badge. That is especially true if the car in question is a low-mileage and unmolested survivor. That is… more»
