By 1971, the writing was on the wall, with manufacturers and the buying public aware that upcoming legislative changes would have a profound impact on high-performance models. However, there were still some pretty impressive cars available that satisfied the… more»
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Nomad Imitator Project: 1957 Ford Del Rio
The 1957-58 Del Rio was the successor to Ford’s also short-lived (1956) Parklane. Both were attempts to market a 2-door “sport wagon” like the Chevrolet Nomad and Pontiac Safari. The Del Rio was essentially a fancy Ranch Wagon with… more»
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1964 Pro Street Falcon with FE Engine!
There have been so many different styles of cars written about here on Barn Finds. From original survivors to Hollywood cars, every sub-genre of this hobby has been covered. But one of the lesser represented styles is the Pro… more»
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Teutonic Turbo: 1983 Audi 5000 Turbo Diesel
We’ve seen 13 Audis from 1983 here on Barn Finds, and all but one of them have had only two doors. The only four-door 5000 sedan we’ve seen was written up by yours truly, three years ago here. It… more»
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V8 Coupe: 1993 Lexus SC 400
A 1993 Lexus SC 400 is hardly the general fare for Barn Finds. Actually, Lexus’s (or is it Lexi?) don’t make the cut often, and that’s with good reason; they’re generally not the stuff of what’s been found, languishing… more»
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Weekend Project: 1965 Mercury Park Lane
On two occasions in the 1950s and 1960s, the Park Lane was positioned as the top trim level of Mercury’s full-size automobiles. The moniker was coined from the name of Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan (Fair Lane). The seller… more»
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Drives Like A Dream: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
Looking for all the world like a cross between a muscle car and a personal luxury coupe is this beautiful “Martinique Bronze” 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix. The craigslist seller from Orlando, Florida, says that this is a numbers-matching, 80,000-mile… more»
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Tribute Van: 1977 Dodge B200 Yamahauler
As far as I know, we’ve only seen one other Dodge Van Yamahauler here on Barn Finds over the years, and that one was also a tribute rather than the real thing. That isn’t a bad thing at all…. more»
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Cheap Wheels Orphan: 2001 Saturn LW300
Remember Saturn Corp., the division of General Motors, whose slogan was, “A different kind of company, a different kind of car”? They were known for their unique culture that was embraced by both employees and customers. And for body… more»
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43k One-Family Miles: 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The period in which it was produced is an important factor in defining a great luxury auto, and in the late seventies, the Ninety-Eight was doing a fine job representing Oldsmobile as its flagship model. Even though the car… more»
BF Exclusive: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Project
If you’ve been searching for a Chevelle SS project that hasn’t spent decades exposed to the elements, this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive and located in… more»
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Garage Find Euro: 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
When you look at things through rose-colored glasses, almost every barn find appears worthy of saving. The truth of the matter is, it doesn’t always make sense to rescue a car, even if it’s potentially the last of its… more»
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Turbo Slant Nose Conversion: 1980 Porsche 911 Convertible
Modified cars are an acquired taste, but one thing is for sure: it’s hard to get the same money for a car that’s been tinkered with versus one that’s bone stock. The Porsche 911 is a car that usually… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1974 Toyota HiLux Pickup
Here’s a compact pickup that managed to dodge the 25% “chicken tax” to find itself in the good ole US of A. The chicken tax was a retaliatory measure taken against Europe in 1964, which had tariffed imports of… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
Ford performed its first update to its mega-successful Mustang for the 1967 model year. Although part of the approach was to provide a visual refresh, the increased dimensions were designed to accommodate larger engines than the 289ci V8 that… more»
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Original Nailhead: 1955 Buick Century Riviera
Purchasing a classic that you can enjoy immediately and potentially restore at your leisure is an attractive proposition, and this 1955 Buick Century Riviera presents just such an opportunity. The Buick features a few subtle and practical upgrades, but… more»
