The Chevy El Camino was one of two pickups offered during the 1950s-1970s, based on a car platform rather than a truck. The other was the Ford Ranchero (which stopped production in 1979, whereas the El Camino soldiered on… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I
The seller of this 1969 Ford Mustang fastback tells potential buyers that this is a chance to restore and own the car of their dreams, and I certainly agree that a late-sixties Mach I is indeed a heavy-hitter among… more»
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427 Big Block Wagon! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
A big block wagon with wood grain and shiny five-spoke wheels would have been the talk of the neighborhood in the ’70s, and this 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate in Laramie, Wyoming will draw a crowd at any car show…. more»
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Notchback Coupe: 1992 Ford Mustang LX
If you wanted to build the ideal Fox body Ford Mustang, this might be the car you’d create if the local dealer was still selling them new. The notchback body style has taken off value-wise in recent years, far… more»
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Sleeper Muscle Wagon: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
Before the U.S. highway became littered with SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicle), station wagons carried families and their stuff from Points A, B, and C. Chrysler had plenty of choices in 1970 when the seller’s wagon was produced, a Plymouth… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III GT
The Sunbeam Alpine has been driven by some notable people. Sean Connery drove one in the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, and Formula One World Champion Jack Brabham smiled in advertisements behind the wheel of an Alpine, proclaiming that… more»
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Solid Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar
It is no secret that the individuals occupying the lavish offices at Ford World Headquarters in the 1960s weren’t keen on the idea of Mercury adding a pony car to its model range. The Mustang was to face worthy… more»
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Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
One of the attractions of classics like this 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 is that they are typically lighter than the Sedans upon which they are based. Therefore, they offer greater performance potential, although with less weight over… more»
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390 4-Speed! 1969 Ford Torino GT Droptop
Talk about triple green stamps, a 390 CI V8 engine, four speed manual transmission, and in a convertible body style, this 1969 Ford Torino GT has it all going on! This is a great find, courtesy of Zappenduster, even… more»
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7 Projects: C3 and C4 Chevrolet Corvettes
Who doesn’t love America’s Sports Car, the Corvette, which has been a Chevrolet staple since 1953? And if you’re a fan of the “C3” ‘Vette (third generation, 1968 to 1982), this opportunity might be for you – if you… more»
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1968 Jeep Gladiator J2000 4×4 350 V8 Manual
Before you get out the torches and pitchforks concerning the “350 V8”, thinking it’s just another restomod with a Chevy 350 in it, Jeep really did offer a factory 350-cu.in. V8 in the form of a Buick-sourced Dauntless 350… more»
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Reasonably Priced: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Now it’s time for a “Whatever happened to…?” segment, and in this episode, we’re targeting the Mercury Cougar. It went from a refined pony car in ’67 to a heavier, slower-looking edition in ’71 to this 1978 XR-7, essentially… more»
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Turbocharged Rarity: 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC McLaren
The automotive landscape is littered with vehicles that could have been great but somehow never emerged from the shadows. Or, they were hotly anticipated and and publicized but never measured up to the hype surrounding them. This 1990 Pontiac… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Chrysler 300 Hardtop
As a staff member of Barn Finds, my position could have come with a disclaimer: “The tips list can be hazardous to your wealth.” Make no bones about it; this ’66 Chrysler 300 hardtop is exactly the sort of car… more»
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Eccentric EV! 1963 B&Z Electric Car Company Electra King
UPDATE – This 1963 B&Z Electra-King is listed for sale again after it was featured last January here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Redmond, Oregon. The seller has dropped the price… more»
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73k-Mile Diesel Garage Find: 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
We’ve already featured a couple of nicely preserved tenth-generation Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight coupes on Barn Finds earlier this month, so let’s add another low-mileage survivor to the mix, but this time one that’s diesel-powered. The seller describes this car as… more»
