One of the obvious attractions of big-block V8s is that they can be tuned to produce impressive power levels and corresponding performance. However, their ability to churn out earth-turning torque low in the rev range makes such engines perfect… more»
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Project or Parts? 1963 Buick Riviera
From the moment I saw the First Generation Buick Riviera, I wanted one badly. The styling is breathtaking, the interior is as luxurious as you could hope to find, and the V8 under the hood offered excellent performance. However,… more»
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Uncut Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco
In 1965, Ford introduced the Bronco to compete with Jeep’s CJ-5 and International Harvester’s Scout. The company did not waltz into this market unprepared: it helped develop the Jeep during World War II. When the war ended, surplus Jeeps… more»
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Regally Restored: 1969 Dodge Super Bee
I’m going to take a different tack with this 1969 Dodge Super Bee and ask, would you want this car? It was restored 30+ years ago but still looks great! It is being sold by the owner’s son to… more»
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Houndstooth Seats! 1966 Buick Riviera GS
The Riviera was Buick’s entry into the personal luxury car market from 1963 to 1999 (with the odd exception of 1994). Unlike later GM E-platform cars the Olds Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado, it was a conventional rear-wheel-drive automobile until… more»
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Arizona Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet 150 Two-Door
For decades, the 1957 Bel Air was the undisputed king of Chevrolet’s Tri-Five range. However, its siblings have begun to claw back the lost ground, with original and unmolested examples becoming highly sought. That description could apply to this… more»
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40k Documented Miles: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
We’ve been fortunate recently at Barn Finds to have a few low-mileage and unmolested classics appear on our desks. That description is appropriate for this 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 because not only does it present superbly, but the seller… more»
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Rarer Than You Think: 1980 Fiat X1/9
According to Xweb, the online forum for all things X1/9, there were just 1,034 registered and plated X1/9s in the United States in autumn 2018. That represented about 1 percent of the approximately 100,000 X1/9s sold in this country… more»
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4X4 Conversion: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS
This automobile has an identity crisis. Is it a car or a 4-wheel-drive mud bogger? Is it Chevy, Buick, or Pontiac because of the multiple engine changes over the years? And it needs a considerable amount of body and… more»
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Simple Project: 1960 Nash Metropolitan
Small cars never caught on in the US the way they did in Europe, but many automakers tried. Nash thought they could produce a car for American buyers to switch over, so out came the Metropolitan in 1954. Manufactured… more»
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One-Year Only Offering! 1956 Ford Parklane Wagon
There’s always been something intriguing to me about one-year-only cars, regardless of the manufacturer or vehicle type. 1956 was the sole year a buyer could walk into their local Ford dealer and drive away in a Parklane, a 2-door… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
Vehicle styles have changed dramatically since the 1950s, with different trends appearing, disappearing, and re-emerging. The exception is the tailfin, which disappeared forever at the end of the 1950s. While it may not appeal to everyone, the squarer body… more»
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Built 351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Hardtop
When it comes to the later First Generation Mustangs, we tend to see more fastback than hardtops crossing our desks at Barn Finds. That makes this 1970 Hardtop a breath of fresh air. Its drivetrain combination is pretty impressive… more»
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Sunny Sedan: 1981 Datsun B210
With the recent news of Datsun’s demise, and Nissan retiring the name for a second time, today’s find was released the first time that they retired the brand. The car was manufactured at the time of the gas crisis,… more»
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13k Original Miles? 1975 Ford Maverick
Finding an affordable classic that needs nothing or could serve as a solid foundation for a project build can be challenging. However, this 1975 Ford Maverick might be worth a closer look. It is probably not the most glamorous… more»
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Twin-Engine Racing Replica: STP Porsche 917/10-002 Can-Am
Having been to track day or two in the past, and watched cars racing around a circuit, there is really nothing much more exhilarating than the smell of gas, burnt rubber, and the excitement of the crowd. However, you… more»
