What can be said about applique wood paneling other than it either makes you sick, or in some strange way you actually find it to be really cool. I am one of the latter, and absolutely love the appearance… more»
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Cheap Survivor: 1970 Olds F85 Cutlass
It is amazing to me that cars of this caliber are offered for such a reasonable price, and yet they get little attention. By no means perfect, but beautiful, and in original condition, this Oldsmobile was owned and driven… more»
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Hidden for 40 Years! 1970 LS6 Chevelle SS 454
The 1970 LS6 Chevelle SS 454 has been called “The Ultimate Muscle Car… King Of The Streets” and, regardless of brand affiliation, muscle-car fans respect its 450 HP, 500 lb-ft LS6 engine. Two of our (anonymous) readers suggested a… more»
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Two-Door Wagon! 1955 Pontiac Safari
Two-door station wagons became less prevalent in later decades but nearly every wagon in the 1950s came with either two or four doors. Why bother to make a two-door wagon? The two-door models typically had a shorter wheel base… more»
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No More Mr. Nice Guy: 1974 MGB
When we write stories about MGBs, the comments section often takes on the look of a small scale war between the American car loyalists and the ever on the defense Anglophiles. Cries of too slow and pictures of Lucas… more»
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1941 Cadillac Series 62 Deluxe Convertible Project
From a distance this 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Deluxe Convertible looks every bit as classy as the full-size Mercedes-Benz cabriolets of ten years later. After moving this unfinished project car four times while accumulating parts for a full restoration,… more»
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Big Brake Vette In Triple Black: 1961 Corvette
The option sheet has been long on Corvettes since 1956. While the 1953 was sold with no options, and the 1954-55 Corvettes reluctantly offered a few different colors, the option list became part of the Corvette culture soon thereafter. … more»
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Rare Non-Diesel: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280E
One of the things that’s made the W123 series of mid-size Mercedes sedans, coupes, and wagons legendary is their longevity, so they’re still a pretty common sight more than 30 years after production ended, at least here in California…. more»
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The Best Halloween Plan: 1963 Plymouth Belvedere
Some people, believe it or not, may read Barn Finds and doubt my plans. However, I believe I have the best plans! Huge plans! Great plans that the American people will love! See, I think I have found the… more»
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What A Nose! 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Survivor
This is either the most flattering or least flattering angle for this 1977 Cutlass, depending on how you look at it! With only 15,000 miles on the odometer, this might be the cleanest example on the market. From this… more»
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Fuzzy’s Mopar: 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
The B-body is the favorite of many Mopar muscle lovers, including myself. While the Charger has stolen much of the B-body’s glory over the years, the Coronet, Roadrunner, and GTX all have their place in classic Mopar history. This… more»
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Heart Of An AMX: 1965 Jeep Truck
Barn Finds reader Matt W. was kind enough to alert us to this terrific old truck, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Apparently a previous owner didn’t think it had enough oomph, so a transplant was performed, but for once… more»
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Affordable Fins: 1961 Chrysler Newport
Early 1960’s styling on Mopars can be described in many ways, but no matter your opinion, their styling was interesting none the less. Featuring cool styling, two doors, two big fins, and a V8, this classic Mopar is a… more»
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300 Antique Cars Total, All $1200 And Under
Long ago and far away, one of the first steps to completing a restoration was finding a parts car. Sometimes a restorer bought a parts car and put it out back for the purpose of combining the best pieces… more»
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Hot Rod Lincoln And Custom Monte Carlo Auction
I don’t imagine this is quite like the car that Charlie Ryan envisioned in his song “Hot Rod Lincoln”, but it’s one cool custom all the same! Ryan’s song is one of my all time favorites, so when this… more»
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Solid Woody Project: 1949 Ford Woody Wagon
Highly coveted and well loved, ’49 fords are great cars with a grand following. Coupes, sedans, and convertibles can often been seen at car events, but how often do you see the not so common Woody Wagon? Purchased in… more»
