The Edsel was Ford Motor Company’s biggest product miscue of the 1950s, perhaps of all-time. It was launched during a period of economic uncertainty and the buying public didn’t respond positively. Sales were far below expectations and Ford pulled… more»
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A Few Custom Touches? 1949 Mercury Coupe
When I first spied this ’49 Mercury, I thought “Oh Boy!” a lead sled and a custom too. But on further review, it appears to be neither, it’s just a ’49 Mercury coupe finished in an eye-catching color. But… more»
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Fantastic Russian Collection For Sale
We’ve seen a few Russian cars appear on our desks here at Barn Finds over the past decade, but it is rare to see more than one car come from the same seller. However, the owner of this collection… more»
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Almost Finished: 1971 Lotus Europa 2
The Lotus Europa was an English-built mid-engine GT sports car. Several variants were produced between 1966-75, including this Series 2 edition from 1971. This version was completely restored three years ago but the reassembly process wasn’t quite completed. The… more»
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Sliding Roof Special: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
The end of the line for Studebaker in the U.S. was upon us when this 1963 Lark Wagonaire station wagon was assembled. Actually, December 20th of that year was when the last cars rolled off of the South Bend,… more»
2 For 1: Pair of 1967 Pontiacs
Both the LeMans and GTO were part of Pontiac’s mid-size line-up for 1967. The former was the upscale version of the Tempest and the GTO – now a series of its own – covered the performance end of the… more»
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Stalled Project: 1969 Dodge Charger 440
There are plenty of things in life where the “spare me the details” concept is in order, to keep from bombarding listeners with so much information that the speaker loses their audience. However, I can’t think of too many… more»
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Rare Carallo Kit: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
One of the easiest ways to understand what the Carallo Camaro translates to is this: it’s the bowtie equivalent to the Pontiac Tojan, a rendition of the Firebird designed to make it into a far more exotic creation than… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1982 Jeep CJ-5 Laredo
There’s no doubt that a mere 6,080 examples of the Jeep CJ-5 rolled off the production line during the 1982 model year. It is unclear how many of those were the Laredo variant, but that total production figure suggests… more»
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Cheap Project: 1979 AMC Spirit
When AMC unveiled the Spirit for the 1979 model year, it became apparent that it was a reworked version of the previous Gremlin that the company had produced for nearly a decade. This practice was (and remains) nothing unusual,… more»
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Hangar Find: The Friendship
As the saying goes, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and that’s generally the hope of travelers visiting the famed Sin City. However, in this case, Grandpa brought something home and it may not be what you think…. more»
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19k Mile Cream Puff! 1985 Buick LeSabre Limited
The fifth generation Buick LeSabre spanned model years 1977 to 1985, nearly the entire malaise era, a low point during which American auto makers struggled, sacrificing horsepower and smooth operation to meet emissions requirements and market demands for higher… more»
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37 Year Barn Find! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Given the popularity today of the Tri-Five Chevies of 1955-57, it might surprise you to learn that the biggest selling models were the 4-door sedans. 56,000 150s, 274,00 210s, and 264,000 Bel Airs were built in 1957 alone. So,… more»
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Wild Street Machine! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
In the late ’70s and early ’80s, first-gen Mustangs, Chargers, and Camaros roamed the streets and were still fairly inexpensive. For this reason, it wasn’t uncommon for a high school parking to be filled with muscle cars in all… more»
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Hot-Rod Possibilities? 1937 Plymouth Coupe
Synonymous with 1930’s automotive finds in the name Ford – they were everywhere then and covered many bases. Chevrolet had a major presence too but it seems that Ford has had survival on its side. How about Plymouth? Perineally… more»
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V8-Equipped: 1960 Chevrolet Impala 4-Door Post
While many enthusiasts will focus on cars of the two-door variety, four-door variants serve a vital role in the classic scene. Many owners can attest to how difficult it can be to maneuver small children into the back seat… more»
