America was crawling out of the Great Depression by the late 1930s, and automakers were finally venturing to their sketchpads to produce new designs. Dodge chose to abandon its one-year-only D8 to cater to a more modern aesthetic, launching… more»
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Save the Sunliner? 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
Sunliner was the surname Ford used to market its full-size convertibles from 1952 to 1964. In 1962, when this barn find was built, it was part of the Galaxie 500 lineup. A two-owner vehicle, this dirty drop top has… more»
All Rise for the Judge: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
When the 1969 GTO Judge hit the showrooms, I was awestruck. Yes, I am a Chevelle fan, through and through, but the Judge just screamed muscle car to me. Orange, like this example, is the only color I can… more»
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Runs After 45 Years! 1968 Dodge Coronet 440
The Coronet nameplate officially became a mid-size car in 1965 when the full-size Dodges returned to a larger platform. During the 1968-70 redesign of the B-bodies, the Coronet 440 was a mid-range product, above the Deluxe but below the… more»
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Owned by Carroll Shelby: 1987 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S
When it comes to supercars, the 1980s were one of the peak eras for wildly-styled vehicles that packed performance to match their cosmetic enhancements. The Lamborghini Countach, Ferrari Testarossa, and even lesser cars like the Chrysler Conquest and Toyota… more»
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L46/4-Speed Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
A paint job that never happened has kept this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible waiting for decades. The seller says it was driven to a shop in the 1990s, where it was dismantled, the engine rebuilt, and the body sanded… more»
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K-Car Woody: 1986 Chrysler Turbo Town and Country Wagon
Often, when I write these, I have a strong urge to buy the vehicle myself. I can’t explain why on this one, except that it is exactly as the seller says it is: a time capsule. That, and I… more»
Work-In-Progress: 1960 Chevrolet Kingswood
On two occasions, Chevrolet branded their big station wagons separately from the rest of the product lines. That happened in 1959-60 and again in 1969-72. The Kingswood was the equivalent of the Impala but only came as a 9-seat… more»
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Low Compression Half Price: 1974 Yamaha MX175
New for the 1974 model year, Yamaha’s mid-sized enduro used the company’s newest suspension, swing-arm, and frame design. Meant for off-road fun, not having lights and other road-legal features, this 1974 Yamaha MX175A can be found listed here on… more»
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Side Yard Roller: 1963 Plymouth Valiant
Plymouth joined the compact car market in 1960 with the Valiant. It continued Chrysler’s then-current theme of quirky styling, which may have hindered the Valiant’s sales in what was otherwise a hot market. This revised 1963 2-door sedan is… more»
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Shark! 1969 Corvette Stingray 427
Have any of you readers ever seen the 1971 film Billy Jack? This film has some legendary Corvette lore: production borrowed a then-new 1969 Corvette Stingray 427 from a dealer, and one of the characters drives it into Lynx… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1987 And 1995 CityEl Three-Wheelers
We’ve featured lots of unique and unusual vehicles here on Barn Finds, but this might be a first! Reader Roger W has decided to part with his pair of CityEl Cars, and given our love for oddball cars, he’s… more»
Cream Puff Sedan: 1986 Volvo 240 DL
Volvo owners of a certain age are the quiet enthusiasts that live among us. Perhaps we don’t notice them because their cars are not used in street racing events or being primped for the weekly cars and coffee segment…. more»
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Last Year SN95: 2004 Saleen S281 Mustang
The fourth generation Mustang debuted in late 1993, officially as a 1994 model. Codenamed SN95, its first design cycle ran through 1998, and then received a refresh in 1999 with what was known as the “New Edge” styling. Production… more»
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Cheap Donor: 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455
In the mid-1960s, when the muscle car movement took off, Pontiac had the GTO, Chevrolet the Malibu Super Sport, Oldsmobile the 4-4-2, and Buick the Gran Sport (or GS). No less powerful than the others, the GS was intended… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
I think that almost every enthusiast dreams of whiling away their retirement years in their garage, creating the classic of their dreams. The owner of this 1964 Chevrolet Corvair began fulfilling that dream, but severely deteriorating health means it… more»
