“A 327 V8?! What’s in your coffee this morning, Scotty G? They didn’t offer a 327 V8 for this truck in 1986, you meatball!!” Ok, ok, the engine is out of a 1968 Camaro, how’s that for a cool… more»
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Dusty Full Classic: 1941 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two
The 1941 Cadillac was a true forerunner in automotive styling history. Cadillac was such a styling leader that other makes were almost forced to follow their trends, and when the 1941 model introduced a bold horizontal motif with its… more»
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Rare Ice Blue: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvette enthusiasts, we need some help: this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is listed as a special edition model of which only 100 were made. The claim to fame is the so-called “Ice Blue” paint, which is paired with an… more»
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Only 295 Built: 1960 Edsel Ranger
The demise of Ford Motor Company’s short-lived and ill-fated Edsel brand was not as simple as a controversial grille. Ford (and Chrysler with the DeSoto) learned quickly what it would take decades for GM to deal with: the market… more»
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Backyard Bargain? No Reserve 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
The Ford Thunderbird is one of the most storied nameplates in blue oval history. It has long been synonymous with the most striking designs, powerful engines, and unabashed opulence. Perhaps those reasons (and more) are why the thirteenth generation… more»
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Donated Surf Wagon: 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon
Whenever a vehicle rolls up that just has a perfect vibe, I have to give it a closer look. A “vibe check” on a classic car or truck usually tells me a lot about the previous owner, and whether… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Dodge Coronet 500
Virgil Exner’s imposition of fins, chrome, and quad headlights upon Dodge’s 1959 Coronet kept the model in line style-wise with offerings from Ford and Chevrolet, but the brand had damaged its own reputation in 1957 with quality control issues…. more»
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80% Restored: 1974 American Motors Javelin
The pony car market had largely run out of gas by 1974. That was the year that three of the players exited the market: the Plymouth Barracuda (from 1964), Dodge Challenger (from 1970), and the AMC Javelin (from 1968)…. more»
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Restore or Preserve: 1967 Ford Shelby GT500
Decisions, decisions. Imagine for a moment that you found this 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 in your garage. Upon close inspection, you discover that previous owners have made changes to this classic. We’re not talking about anything insignificant, because at… more»
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2 For 1: 1971 Coleman 2.40 Sport Trail Bikes
Minibikes most likely don’t appeal to 90% of Barn Finds readers, so this little article is more of a 10th anniversary present to myself for being at Barn Finds since March of 2016. No, I didn’t buy them (yet),… more»
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One-Owner Cheap Wheels: 1996 Saturn S-Series
Saturn Corporation was begun in 1985 by General Motors as a “New Kind of Car Company”. The first product arrived in 1990, the S-Series, and they were built and sold differently than those in the typical GM (or industry)… more»
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“Way In The Back”: 1975 Olsmobile Custom Cruiser
Want something big and bold and useful? Ever consider one of the full-sized station wagons of the 1970s? These are cars that have been hot in the collector hobby for a while, though the fever is now cooling while… more»
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Newer Engine: Snowy 1975 Dodge Charger SE
The fourth generation of the Dodge Charger (1975 to 1978) was nothing like the muscle car version of the late 1960s that you could order. It was a full-blown luxury boat and shared its body with the new Chrysler… more»
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Sweet Slant-Six Sweptline: 1971 Dodge D100
Happy Easter to all who celebrate! This gorgeous Easter Egg-colored 1971 Dodge D100 pickup looks like it just jumped right out of the pages of a brochure; what a beauty. The white walls are a hair too big for… more»
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Space Magician! 1997 Toyota Corolla Spacio
The 1997 to 2001 Toyota Corolla Spacio was a “JDM” – Japanese Domestic Market vehicle. It was intended to be sold only on its home market, though this time-capsule example managed to escape to the U.S. Located with a… more»
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Numbers Matching Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The 1970 model year was the pinnacle for the muscle car market. After that, sales for virtually every entry in the market began to dwindle. Some 53,600 cars from the Chevy Chevelle family were built with the RPO Z25… more»
