Once in a great while, I get the hankering to own a Mini. Then I tell myself the thrill would wear off quickly, from being cramped to being invisible to big SUVs, and just generally tiring from the lack of power…. more»
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A Pair of Hawks: Two 1963 Studebakers
As the final update to the seminal Loewy-designed 1953 Starliner Coupe, the Hawk Gran Turismos are one of the more successful cosmetic refreshes ever. The clean lines and Mercedes-esque grille and features just add to the sophisticated look, and illustrates… more»
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1969 Velorex: Three Wheeled Rarity
The popularity of the recently re-imagined Morgan 3-wheeler has spurred a new generation of owners who throw caution to the wind to practically sit on the ground with the handling qualities like only a 3-wheeled vehicle can deliver. But… more»
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1972 Corvette: Power Bulge
I love cars with rare, odd, and unusual features, but typically cars like the Corvette were what we might consider cookie cutter cars. They offered a few different engine options and a number or color combos, but for the… more»
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1951 Henry J: Forgotten Classic
Does anyone else remember the Henry J? This 1951 Henry J looks pretty solid, although it does have a few problems. Doesn’t it just look like a character from a children’s book or one of those Car movies? It… more»
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1977 Porsche 911: Good Buy Or Not?
One of my earliest and fondest car hunting memories is of making the 30 minute drive to a small neighboring town with Jesse and our father to look at a Porsche 911. Our dad had spotted the car a… more»
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1963 Falcon Convertible For $2,000
Obviously, you can’t expect perfection in a classic Ford convertible for only $2,000. This Falcon has some challenges, but may be the right car for the right person. Thanks to Jim S for this great find! Located in Niagara… more»
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Three Volvos for $1,500: The Sensible Buy?
Barn Finds reader Robert R spotted this interesting package deal for 3 Volvos here on craigslist in Kansas. To me, this is what the smart shopper does: they look for someone unloading the last remnants of a collection of cars… more»
Torino Project: Help Us Cool Off!
Look at what we found in the trunk of our new Torino project! It’s a Mark IV underdash A/C unit and from what I have read, they were a common add-on at Ford dealers in the sixties. The John… more»
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Ride Engineered: 1978 Mercury Marquis
As one of the last pre-Panther examples of the big FoMoCo line, this 1978 Marquis was sold as “…the ultimate in Mercury luxury in a medium-price car, with ride-engineered suspension.” This vintage example of opulence is located in Vancouver, British… more»
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From Kiwi to Canada: 1960 Jaguar Mark II
“Grace, Space, and Pace” – those were Jaguar’s three calling cards. This 3.4 Mark II has had the opportunity to cruise on roads in New Zealand, where it was originally purchased, the US, and now Grimsby, Ontario, Canada where… more»
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Grandma’s Car: 1972 Mercury Cougar
Before you Mercury lovers come down on me for calling this Cougar a “Grandma’s Car”, that’s what the seller says: it belonged to his late grandmother! The Cougar is located in Perris, California and is listed for sale here… more»
Let’s See What Our Singers Worth!
About two weeks ago we asked all of you what you thought our 1952 Singer Roadster was worth. The estimates ranged from $3k – $10k. That’s a pretty big spread, but that could be because there aren’t many of… more»
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1961 Dodge Town Wagon: Pre-Durango
It’s strange to think that something resembling the Power Wagon could have as gentle of a name as “Town Wagon”, but that’s exactly what has popped up on eBay – a 1961 Dodge Town Wagon with active bidding and the… more»
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1935 Auburn 653 Cabriolet: Barn Elegance
For some reason, I’ve always been fascinated by the styling and engineering of cars built in the ’30s, especially ones built in America. They seem to have a sense of class and civility not often found in other automotive eras…. more»
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1967 Mustang GTA: 390 S-Code
This 1967 Mustang GTA 390 S-Code has been stored in a dry garage for 30 years and has 105,000 miles on it. It is an automatic, but being a GTA means it has all the options you could want, like… more»
