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»
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1969 Hasbro Programmable Amaze-A-Matics!
In case you haven’t noticed, automobilia has become incredibly popular over the last few years as vintage vehicle prices have gone bonkers and left a lot of us out of the game. This double set of Amaze-A-Matics cars is… more»
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Farm Truck: 1977 Dodge D200 Custom 400 V8
Patina and regular use as a farm, or ranch, truck have turned this 1977 Dodge D200 Custom into a great-looking, honest survivor. Built in Warren, Michigan and now located in one of the greatest cities in America, Cincinnati, Ohio,… more»
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Luxury and Muscle: 1963 Apollo 3500GT
One of the more intriguing sports cars created in the 1960s is the Apollo GT, a limited production model offered with Italian styling and domestic horsepower. There was a time when I would venture to say this striking two-door… more»
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From America’s Agricultural Heartland: 1936 J.I. Case “L” Tractor
The J.I. Case Threshing Machine Company was founded in 1842 – a result of a farming family’s abhorrence for the hand-work of flailing grain all winter, only to find themselves in the cycle of planting and harvesting as soon… more»
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Last on Earth? 1941 Thorco Dual Engine Fords
The patriotic task of hauling B-24 “Liberator” bomber assemblies from Michigan Ford factories to destinations as far as California demanded a special vehicle. A mere 46 of these Thorco dual-engine Fords (and similar trucks built by others) assumed the… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac embodied a “can-do” spirit throughout its heyday in the 1960s and early ’70s, bringing us the Tempest four, rope drive, the Overhead Cam 6, the Super Duty 455, and Endura bumpers, among many other innovations and delights. I’d… more»
