This 1972 Ford Mustang caught my eye for a simple reason: it’s a Hardtop. Most of the post-1971 First Generation Mustangs crossing our desks at Barn Finds are Fastbacks, which is unsurprising since the desirable Mach 1 was only… more»
HiPo 383 V8 Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Besides the Pontiac GTO (1964), the Plymouth Road Runner (1968) was perhaps the biggest hit of the muscle car era. Based on the B-body Belvedere, the Road Runner began as a budget muscle machine compared to the upscale GTX… more»
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32k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
The immaculate presentation of this 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is unsurprising, as it shows a genuine 32,000 miles on the odometer. It is largely unmolested, and its affordability adds to its appeal. The buyer could slip behind the wheel immediately,… more»
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Silvercrest Roof: 1959 Imperial Southhampton
So, when is a Chrysler not a Chrysler but still a Chrysler? In 1955 (and for the years ahead), Chrysler Corp. took all Chrysler badging off the Imperials, hoping to better position them against Cadillac and Lincoln. It was… more»
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Original Paint: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
Over the years, Ford has always been a close (or not so close) second to Chevrolet in automobile sales. But one exception occurred in 1957 when Ford beat Chevy by just 7,000 units, no doubt because the Fords were… more»
North Of The Border Find: 1962 Imperial Crown
Some cars make a huge visual statement, and I’d suggest that anything penned by Chrysler head stylist Virgil Exner dominates in the standout category. Love or hate his designs, such as this 1962 Imperial Crown, you know his work… more»
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Top Down Cruising: 1966 Dodge Dart GT
Dodge redesigned its compact cars in 1963 and changed the name from Lancer to Dart (the former was a slow seller). That first generation in a smaller package ran through 1966 with minor styling changes from year to year…. more»
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Shoebox Stored 63 Years: 1950 Ford Drop-Top
In the years immediately following World War II, American-made automobiles were largely retreads of pre-war models. While Ford production resumed in 1946, its first all-new cars didn’t arrive until 1949 as design and retooling finally came through (the same… more»
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National Traveler Conversion: 1985 Dodge Ram Van B250
Lately, I’ve been giving more thought to the possibility of one day owning a Sprinter-type van with four-wheel drive and an upfitted interior. It’s a bit of a pipe dream at the moment, but after a recent trip to… more»
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Handbuilt Brit: 1970 Morgan 4/4
Founded in 1910, Morgan Motor Company Limited cemented its reputation by producing hand-built British sports cars. The company’s early offerings featured three wheels, but the 1936 release of the 4/4 marked its first traditional four-wheeler. Our featured 4/4 left… more»
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Rare Turbine Bronze: 1967 Plymouth GTX
The GTX debuted in 1967 as Plymouth’s upscale muscle car (it would be joined the next year by the budget Road Runner). More than 12,000 copies were produced that first year, and this one is finished in what may… more»
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Tiny Sports Roadster: 1948 Crosley Almquist
You don’t see one of these every day. In fact, most of us never will have seen one at all. It’s a 1948 Crosley Almquist, a tiny sports racer that was the result of mounting a fiberglass body designed… more»
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360 Upgrade: 1972 AMC Javelin SST
From the front clip to the paint shade and the V8 under the hood, much has changed since this AMC Javelin SST rolled off the line in 1972. The upgrades weren’t merely to personalize this classic, but to unlock… more»
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440-Powered: 1964 Plymouth Fury
This 1964 Plymouth Fury hasn’t been registered since 2009. Still, there’s a lot to like about this classic. It retains its original paint, and life in a dry location has successfully protected it from the ravages of rust. Many… more»
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20-Footer: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger GT
The popular Dodge Dart was redesigned in 1967, and that platform would carry the car through its retirement in 1976. Styling was updated in 1970 to more closely mirror other Dodge products. The GT was no longer a series,… more»
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Factory Equipment Still Intact: 1955 Ford F100 Pickup
The appearance of this truck in the Barn Finds assignments list was slightly coincidental. Just a day before it showed up (thank you, Rocco B, for the tip!), I had a plumber out to the farm. He was 30-ish… more»
