After WWII left wide swaths of Europe in tatters, a certain young man despaired of finding opportunity in his homeland of Italy. He decamped for Brazil. His name was Ottorino Bianco and he was only in his twenties. A… more»
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Older Restoration: 1959 Plymouth Belvedere
This 1959 Plymouth Belvedere underwent a restoration approximately thirty years ago. The seller feels it deserves a repeat performance, although its respectable presentation and lack of significant rust means that the work could proceed at the buyer’s leisure. It… more»
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Rare LS6 Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Throughout the second half of the 1960s, the Chevelle SS 396 was one of the hottest muscle cars in the mix. In 1970, the automobile got even bolder with the introduction of the 454 cubic inch V8 (hence, those… more»
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Pristine Panther: 1991 Ford Crown Victoria
Every now and again, we’re offered reminders at how truly competent Ford’s Panther platform was. These full-size models were well-used by government agencies, rental car counters, livery drivers, and commuters everywhere in the 1980s, and despite the Panther platform’s… more»
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Desert Find: 1962 Ford F-100 Unibody 292 V8
Other than a convertible pickup (I’m looking at you, Dodge Dakota), I can’t think of a more interesting design or configuration than a Ford Integrated Body truck, more commonly known as a Unibody. I’m biased as they’re by far… more»
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Mostly Restored Wedge: 1986 TVR 280i
The TVR 280i, also known as the Tasmin, is not an uncommon sight around these parts despite being a limited-production model that is reserved for a select group of enthusiast owners. The wedge-shaped profile and Cologne-V6 power make it… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Rover 2000TC
For those of you who grew up on American cars, the name “Rover” might only be familiar when trailing the word “Land,” and that’s OK. In Europe, the Rover was well-known as a stately, conservative sedan for those who… more»
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15K Time Capsule! 1977 Plymouth Fury Suburban
Stacked headlights were first shown on the 1977 Plymouth Fury and the turn signals (those weird blinky light things that nobody uses anymore) were moved to the bumper, so it makes car-spotting duty fairly easy when you see a… more»
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Clean Club Cab: 1993 Dodge Dakota
One of my favorite vehicle finds is an otherwise ordinary car or truck with terrific options and in preserved condition. The reason for this is because it usually indicates a first owner went out of their way to order… more»
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Frame-Off Restoration: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
Hiding in this garage is a classic that is ideal for someone who simply wants to slip behind the wheel and drive off into the sunset. It is a 1964 Pontiac Bonneville, and what sets it apart is that… more»
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Compact Camper: 1971 Datsun Pickup
There are some vehicles you can just tell have lived a charmed life. From the condition to the options, the photos simply tell you that it’s been loved since Day 1. In the case of this 1971 Datsun pickup,… more»
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Dale Earnhardt Movie Car: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 24 years since NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt died on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. With seven championships and 76 wins at the circuit’s top level, Dale had scores of… more»
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Running Project: 1980 Porsche 928
Is a Porsche 928 a smart investment? That depends on where you start. A cheap project could be a way to get into a car that at least won’t lose money, but even then, you best buy one with… more»
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Parked 40 Years: 1960 Buick Invicta Hardtop
Buick fell on some tough times after their astounding success of the early-to-mid 1950s; by 1960, when this Invicta Hardtop was built, they ranked ninth in sales in the United States, the lowest they’d been since 1905. It wasn’t… more»
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Equipoise Ride! 1959 Buick Invicta Estate Wagon
The new-for’59 Buick styling needs no introduction, especially the angled fins at the rear, which probably explains the lead picture offering this 1959 Buick Invicta Estate Wagon. With an available power rear window, Buick’s Estate Wagons brought luxury to… more»
One I’d Like To Have Back: 1967 Triumph 2000 Estate
Even long-time Barn Finds readers might be surprised to learn my heart skipped at least three beats when this unusual British station wagon hit the market last week. More about why later, but the important thing is that this… more»
