By the time this Packard rolled out of Detroit in 1946, the company was the last of the “three P’s” of American luxury cars still standing—Pierce-Arrow and Peerless being the fallen two—and alas, the less patrician Clipper models that… more»
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Catastrophe At Barn Finds HQ!
UPDATE – We have listed the car on eBay. Click here to read more about it! We have some bad news. We have been helping a local family sell their late father’s car collection and the last car on… more»
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German Driver: 1973 BMW 2002 Tii
On my bucket list of cars to drive is a BMW 2002 “roundie,” i.e. a 1973 year model or earlier 2002 with the round rear tail lights. When he was younger, my father imported a brand-new 1969 2002 from… more»
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Reasonably Priced Mopar? 1969 Dodge Charger Project
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the days of people giving away old Mopars have long since come and gone. 1969 Chargers are a fan favorite, and have been climbing in value for quite some time…. more»
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Win On Sunday, Sell On Monday: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Win on Sunday, sell on Monday. That has always been the justification for automakers to enter the rough and tumble world of racing. Everyone loves a winner, and the free advertising generated by a big win almost always paid… more»
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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: 1971 Corvette Convertible
Before we go any further, I would like to publicly praise the seller of this car. When dealing with sellers, a lot of them will either provide pictures taken with a potato, photograph the car after hosing it down… more»
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Mustero! 1966 Ford Mustang Ranchero
Rare is a word that’s often thrown out in car circles and it usually is attached to the words desirable and valuable. I have some rare cars, but they’re most likely not super desirable or valuable to anyone but… more»
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Rotary Rocket: 1991 Maxton Rollerskate
Ever since I bought my first car, a beat up Mazda RX-7, I’ve been a fan of the rotary engine. While they don’t produce that much torque, aren’t terribly efficient and sound a bit like a chainsaw, there is… more»
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Barn To Backyard: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
Many people have big dreams of discovering a barn find of their own. The idea may seem good, but sometimes the reality isn’t that pleasant. Rust, dirt, and mice droppings are not usually words associated with fun. Well, some… more»
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Orville Redenbacher’s Ride: 1931 Ford Popcorn Wagon
Last week, I regaled you with the description of a Good Humor ice cream truck that was down on its luck, but full of potential. This week, I have something simpler to help you make a small fortune in… more»
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1970 Ford Bronco with Pop-up Camper
Have you ever seen a Bronco with a pop-up camper? Me neither. This 1970 Ford Bronco pickup with a bed-mounted camper turned up on Parkersburg, Florida Craigslist with an asking price of $24,000 and a 22 word description; more… more»
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One County Convertible: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
So this car isn’t a one-owner vehicle, in fact it isn’t even one family! However, this car is a one-county vehicle. That’s right, across three different owners this 560SL has been in Fairfield County, CT its entire life. Mercedes-Benz’s… more»
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Bird Of Prey: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Studebaker always employed unique and interesting styling on their cars, and thanks is owed to Raymond Loewy for the Hawk. Born and raised in California, no harsh elements have ever reached this ’56. Having only two owners since new,… more»
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Orange Dreamsicle: 1976 Dodge Ramcharger SE
This orange and white Dodge Ramcharger was supposedly ordered new by a Chrysler executive in what can only be described as a Denver Bronco’s color scheme. It’s showing 136k miles, so it isn’t in perfect condition, but it’s a… more»
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Minto Pinto: 1980 Ford Pinto Survivor
Readers, I have to be honest with you. I have been a lifelong Pinto naysayer, however in my recent time writing for Barn Finds I have written up several and grown to love them. We have featured some really… more»
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Holier Than Thou: 1954 Plymouth Wagon
Here’s a nice little weekend project. Well, that depends on what you want to do with (to?) this 1954 Plymouth wagon. The owner has a couple of suggestions but I’m sure that the fine readers of Barn Finds will… more»
