It’s not very often you can use the words “pickup” and “convertible” in the same sentence. Well, back in the late 1980s, Dodge made a “convertible” version of the Dakota pickup. Hagerty.com said in a 2018 article: “…the 1989–91… more»
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Customize Or Restore? 1964 Seagrave Fire Truck
And now, something from the “What am I supposed to do with this?” department. Well, if you ever dreamed of being a fireman but couldn’t manage the rigorous training involved, here’s your chance to do it on the sly… more»
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Restore Or Modify? 1962 Ford Falcon Futura
Coming smack dab in my favorite era for cars, since I’m a 1962 myself, this 1962 Ford Falcon Futura would be a fun project. Clearly, it needs work but it looks straight and many parts are available in the… more»
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Almost Finished: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
This red ’69 Camaro with a matching interior (rare?) is a project that’s almost finished, not something scattered around in 1,000 pieces. With a new engine and rebuilt transmission, along with a restored appearance, it doesn’t look as it… more»
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Rust-Free! 1965 International Harvester Travelall
As long-time readers of Barn Finds know, I have a very soft spot for IH Travelalls. A little more unusual than the more common Suburbans and larger than the comparable vintage Fords and Mopars, the Travelall offers unique styling… more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
Regular Barn Finds readers will be aware that I place considerable importance on long-term ownership with classic cars. While there will be exceptions to every rule, most people who have owned the same car for decades will have treated… more»
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Ready To Go: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Pickup
1958 saw significant styling changes from the Big Three automakers. Quad headlights were the design option Chevrolet and Ford adopted for most of their cars and trucks. Chevrolet was perhaps the most innovative. Their light-duty pickups were beginning to… more»
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Original Paint: 1980 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Survivor
The popularity of the Jeep can be traced back to its military roots when surplus vehicles leftover from various wars were snapped up and used by whoever could claim them. People quickly realized that its lightweight, small size, high… more»
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428 Cobra Jet! 1969 Ford Ranchero GT
The fourth-generation Ford Ranchero GT with the R-Code 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8 was a rare truck when new. With an automatic transmission, production may have been as little as 100 units. This pickup seems to be in… more»
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Well-Optioned 1964 Chevrolet Corvette 327/4-Speed
It seems that the original owner of this 1964 Corvette Coupe was seeking a car that perfectly combined creature comforts with excellent performance. He achieved this goal, and 57-years later, it is still a car guaranteed to turn heads… more»
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283 V8 Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air was the top-of-the-line Chevrolet through most of the 1950s, including the famous “Tri-Five” models that were produced in 1955-57. Those later cars began to shed the boxy look that Detroit automobiles largely had in the years… more»
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Rare Color: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351/4-Speed
Ford chose to apply some stunning colors to the panels of the 1969 Mustang, but one of the more unusual shades was Black Jade. It wasn’t the most popular choice, but there’s no doubt that it adds a touch… more»
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15,913 Miles! 1976 Ford F-250 Highboy
“The ultimate pickup truck” is how a twenty-something mechanic at Castle Shannon Ford described this generation of Ford F-Series to me sometime in the early ’90s. Of course he had one in the parking lot, a completely restored 1978… more»
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Original 350/3-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
It was a stereotypical way of describing classic cars for years, and it has passed into folk law. We’ve all seen the jokes about cars described as: “One owner, little old lady. Only driven to church on Sundays.” It… more»
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No Reserve 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
With the popularity of Fox-Body Mustangs continuing to grow, clean examples will always grab their share of attention when they are listed for sale. The interest ramps up a notch or two when the car in question is offered… more»
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Supercharged V8: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
For many years, the Studebaker Golden Hawk was a largely forgotten classic. However, it features many of the attributes that should mark it as a long-term future collectible. Consider the fact that this one was built in limited numbers,… more»
