There’s nothing like undertaking a project build, although that scenario isn’t always viable. Those in that position can face a situation where their classic ownership dream goes unfulfilled. Alternatively, they can hand over their cash for a completed vehicle… more»
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Summer Daily: 1961 Volkswagen Berry Mini T
The VW Beetle has proved to be a very flexible tool in the kit car builders toolbox. They can be used to create GT40 replicas, batmobile replicas – or anything which takes your fancy due to the simple nature… more»
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Second Time Around: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
Sometimes we double-team a car and two of us here at Barn Finds will cover the same subject in close proximity. It’s not supposed to happen as repeats should get weeded out but it doesn’t always work that way…. more»
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Parked Two Decades: 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon
A period Ford advertisement said that the 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon was “Bigger and stronger to help you save in comfort.” I’m not quite sure what that meant and I don’t even know if Ford knew what this car… more»
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Original Paint and Interior: 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
“There’s no smoking and no pets allowed in my Cadillac!” Those were two of the rules that the previous two owners (we’re told they were “elderly gentlemen”) had for anybody thinking of riding in this well-preserved 1969 Cadillac DeVille… more»
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Euro Spec Bishop’s Car: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
What a great story this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280SE has – so great, in fact, it’s surprising that it was left for dead in the seller’s barn. It’s not like it was involved in a bank heist or smuggled a… more»
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Turbo-Look: 1989 Dodge Omni
For a brief moment, I was excited – very excited – about this 1989 Dodge Omni. It’s just down the road from me in Middletown, Connecticut, and looked like the desirable GLH spec with its turbocharged four-cylinder under the… more»
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Same Owner 57 Years! 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
As far as animal-based car names go, they tend to gravitate towards the mean, fast, aggressive, and/or tough side of the spectrum. I don’t know if buyers in 1965 would have filled showrooms to buy a cuddly Plymouth… Panda?… more»
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V8 Hot Wheels Tribute – 1968 VW Beetle
There have been several high-profile cars built over the years that have been turned into 1:64 scale HotWheels toys. There have also been car builders that have built their favorite toys in full-scale. This 1968 VW is a tribute… more»
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Dad’s Restoration: 1955 Studebaker Champion
The Studebaker Champion was built between 1939 and 1958 across five generations. It was often the entry-level model, such as in 1955 when the car was the gateway to either the Commander or the President. This era produced some… more»
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Fresh Barn Find: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
Merriam-Webster defines the word marauder as, “One who roams from place to place making attacks and raids in search of plunder.” I’m not sure if that’s a pleasing description or one to make your mother proud, but this 1969… more»
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Outdoor Find: 1955 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible
Oh boy, yet another 1955 Chevrolet! Sometimes it seems like there are more in existence now than there were years ago. Regardless, it is pretty amazing that they still have the enthusiast following that they do after all of… more»
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This Is The One: 76K Mile 1965 Porsche 356C
Yes. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. The one that comes along just once in a blue moon. The one that presses all of the hot buttons and checks all of the boxes. Low mileage? Check. Two… more»
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21k Miles! 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
With the success of the Falcon in the early 1960s, Ford determined there was now a void in their line-up for a car that was bigger than the Falcon but smaller than the Galaxie. So, a mid-size automobile was… more»
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468/4-Speed Sleeper! 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevrolet Bel Air got a redesign for 1965, which pretty much carried over to the ’66 model, although it did receive a minor facelift and revisions in the tail lights. The standard 6-cylinder grew from 230 to 250… more»
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Wants Welding: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 Magnum
The Charger stumbled onto the scene for model year 1966, when Dodge reworked the Coronet to enter the muscle car market. The new Charger was not particularly inspiring and didn’t sell well. Thanks to a vacation taken by the… more»
