Dodge was the last major U.S. automaker to field a “pony car” in 1970 when it went into production sharing the all-new platform of the Plymouth Barracuda. At the same time, the company wanted to go racing in the… more»
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Barn Find: 1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200
Among the most unusual designs from Chrysler’s studios has to be the first-gen Plymouth Valiant, especially the first two years with the spare tire stamping on the trunk lid. This 1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200 two-door hardtop was purchased… more»
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Stored 36 Years: 1969 Dodge Dart Western Sport Special
Having been parked in storage since 1986, this rarely seen 1969 Dodge Dart Western Sport Special appears to be in great shape other than the obvious dent in the driver’s door in the photo above. The seller has this… more»
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Beautifully Preserved: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe 396
There are some beautifully preserved cars appearing in today’s classic market, but finding one that has also been featured in a national magazine is less common. That is the story behind this 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe. It presents… more»
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Consumed By Nature: 1960s C2 Chevrolet Corvette
After using the same platform for a decade, the 1963 Chevy Corvette was designed from the ground-up and the five-year run of the “C2” ‘Vettes would become iconic. Both coupes and convertibles were offered and nearly half of the… more»
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Sitting Since ’75: 1964 Ford 390 Country Squire
You have probably heard the saying that every picture tells a story. Well, every old car usually tells a story too and this 1964 Ford Country Squire is no exception – more on that to follow. Many of the… more»
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Barn Find: 1960 Ford F-100
Ford’s third-generation F-series pickups were made for only four model years but they bridged the gap from the older style 1940s and 50s pickups to the more modern Ford trucks. They remind me of the difference between flying and… more»
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Slightly Modified 1979 Renault 12
I don’t know if clothing fashions differed significantly between France and the US in 1979, but automotive writers sure had different viewpoints about the Renault 12. French auto writers loved it and US writers, well, not so much. This… more»
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Barn Spiders: 1961 Fiat 1200 and 1981 Fiat 124
A seller on craigslist has been popping up every now and again with all sorts of interesting vintage automobiles that are definitely in project car form. They appeared to be locked away in an abandoned shop, and based on… more»
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Woodie Wagon! 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe
Wood-bodied station wagons were often called “Woodies” and were popular in affluent American communities. So, you would often find them at hotels, lodges, country clubs, and national parks. But they were expensive to build and not big moneymakers for… more»
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Stored 23 Years: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The demand for Chevy’s Corvette increased every year in the mid-1970s despite the movement toward smaller, more fuel-efficient cars as a result of the 1973 OPEC oil embargo. For example, production increased from 27,000 in 1972 to 30,500 in… more»
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Worth Saving: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Even though Chevrolet built more than two million Vega’s in the 1970s, the car is not fondly remembered today. Except for the performance-oriented Cosworth Vega of 1975-76. Those cars stand out because of their Twin-Cam engines which were a… more»
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Rat Powered! Pro Street 1977 AMC Gremlin
The great thing about automotive enthusiasts, as a group, is that they often have hidden talents that ‘normal’ people don’t possess, including the ability to turn their gasoline-fueled visions into reality. A gearhead can look at a car and… more»
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Original 273: 1968 Dodge Coronet 440
It would be best if you never judged a book by its cover, and this 1968 Dodge Coronet 440 demonstrates the danger of that approach. It looks pretty tired, and potential buyers may wonder how extensive its rust issues… more»
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Final Assembly Required: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe
Sometimes the prospect of tackling a restoration project can seem overwhelming. However, that may not be a consideration with this 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe. The hard work is complete, meaning that the next owner won’t need to worry about… more»
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Simple And Clean: 1979 Toyota Corolla
One might be inclined to ask why a 1979 Toyota Corolla is making a headline on Barn Finds. Automotive-wise, surprises come in many makes, models, years, body styles, and let’s face it, not every post is about a car… more»
