Originally introduced in 1936 as an easy-on-the-pocketbook full-size offering, the Special was a stand-alone model in the Buick roster for three different generations, with a pause in production years between each era. Though manufacturing of the Special as a… more»
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Unrestored Original: 1929 Caterpillar Ten Tractor
Caterpillar is one of my favorite American companies, as it is intrinsically tied to this country’s evolution and progress. In true American fashion, CAT has reinvented itself to suit the times – not always gracefully but always effectively. The… more»
Flat Floor Find: 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
There’s no question this is a valuable, desirable classic car: an early 1962 covered-headlight Series 1 Jaguar E-Type. It’s listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Everett, Washington, with $79,000 being asked. Before you write it off, let’s take a… more»
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Column Shift! 1970 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III
I am a fan of classics with unusual features, because they help them to stand out in a crowd. This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am project is such a vehicle. It doesn’t seem unusual on the surface, but the first… more»
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Rare Sunroof: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary
Oldsmobile released its first Hurst/Olds in 1968. It decided to throw the badge a party in 1983, releasing a 15th Anniversary Edition that proved a sales success. Our featured Hurst/Olds is one of those cars, presenting nicely as a… more»
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440 Six-Barrel: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
The vehicle manufacturing industry has changed dramatically in the last sixty years. In some ways, it is for the better because technology has allowed companies to develop engines with more power per cubic inch than seemed possible in the… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 Saloon
Jaguar’s Mark II has long been admired for combining formal British elegance with genuine sporting ability. With graceful saloon styling, walnut interior trim, leather upholstery, and available 3.8-liter power, these cars offered a blend of luxury and performance that… more»
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California Special! 1968 Ford Mustang
With competition from Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Mercury joining the pony car market in 1967, Ford wanted to ensure that the Mustang kept its place at the top of the heap. The 1968 California Special was one of their marketing… more»
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18K Mile Survivor: 1977 Mercury Monarch Ghia
And now for something from the “me too” department. The other day, I wrote a piece on a 1963 Mercury Monterey and remarked that a Mercury was a Mercury in ’63, and not a Ford. Well, it didn’t take… more»
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Field Find Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda tried to come out of the Ford Mustang’s shadows when it was given a new E-body platform in 1970. Its roots to the Valiant compact were finally gone, and sales jumped by 50% in the first… more»
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BF Auction: 2001 Dodge Ram 1500
We’ve seen some pretty incredible transformations here on Barn Finds, but this 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT is one of the more impressive ones we’ve seen in a while. It looks great in the photo above, but take a… more»
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20k Mile Survivor: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880
As American Motors began to move away from the Rambler nameplate (its final hurrah was in 1969), the 1966 Ambassadors were labeled as AMC. The cars had been heavily restyled in 1965 and now rode on a longer wheelbase… more»
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Rare External Oil Filler: 1972 Porsche 911T
Known as an “Olklappe”, more on that to follow, this 1972 Porsche 911T is a bit rough around the edges. Still, it’s an important cog in the evolution of Porsche’s iconic 911 series cars, and certainly worthy of a… more»
1 of 1,771 Ragtops: 1968 Plymouth Satellite
The Satellite became Plymouth’s top-tier mid-size car in 1965 when the B-bodies officially became designated as intermediates. It was a popular seller into the 1970s, though convertibles were never particularly hot (they only built 1,771 copies in 1968). This… more»
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Resuscitation Required: 1960 Cadillac Ambulance
One common denominator that those who enjoy restoring cars sometimes share is that many are after the same makes and models of classics to take on as projects. However, a few seek the unusual, desiring to bring vehicles back… more»
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Hot Rod Sedan: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9
Many of us know there are vehicles in our particular fields of interest that are terrible ideas to buy, let alone restore, yet we still cannot resist their allure. For me, I have a penchant for powerful, low-slung German… more»
