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»
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Tri Power 4-Speed Drop Top: 1965 GTO Convertible
Tri power 4-speed convertible rolls off of the tongue so nicely, and is a fantastic selection of options for any classic car. GTO’s are well known and admired for their styling and power, so naturally a convertible of this… more»
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Getting Over Bataan: 1971 Datsun 521 Pickup
What’s a Datsun? Well, for you younger readers, it was one of the first Japanese car companies to successfully market cars in the United States. Along with Toyota, and to a lesser extent Mazda, Honda, and Subaru, these companies… more»
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The Terms We Use: 1951 Ford Two Door Sedan
When you read a lot of ads and go to a lot of car shows, you begin to see the length and breadth of the word restoration. A lot of cars are labeled restored, and you just have to… more»
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HO Drop Top: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
While most people want the Barracudas built in the early ’70s, I’ve always had a soft spot for the ones built in the late ’60s. One of the major perks of buying a ’60s Mopar is that they tend… more»
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It Came From Lake Toxaway: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
Since it is the month that ends with All Hallow’s Eve, I wanted to give you a glimpse of a story so horrible that you will wonder how God could be so cruel. Our story begins with a little… more»
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15,000 Mile Work Truck: 1976 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup
While it is not uncommon to find a car with low mileage, finding a truck with low mileage is a pretty rare event. While I expect that future collectors will find a number of 1990 and later trucks with… more»
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One Of 267: 1974 Jensen Interceptor Convertible
You may recognize the familiar backdrop in these photos, as we’ve featured a few different cars from this seller of wrecked vintage exotics. This Jensen Interceptor convertible is one of a very few drop tops made and amazingly retains… more»
