Stalled restoration projects are not uncommon here on Barn Finds. Sometimes the seller will fess up and say they’ve lost interest, or just have too many projects, losing their storage space, or have had to shift the restoration funds… more»
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Pint-Sized Pickup: 1986 Dodge Ram 50
The Ram 50 (or D-50) was a Japanese-built, badge-engineered compact pickup sold between 1979 and 1994. It was produced by Mitsubishi and imported through a long-standing partnership with Chrysler. Its rated payload capacity was 1,500 lbs., on par with… more»
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39k Miles: 1958 Opel Olympia Rekord Project
German auto manufacturer Opel began selling cars in the U.S. through Buick dealers in 1957. That practice would continue until 1975, when Buick had sufficient traction with its own compact, the Apollo/Skylark. Rare today is the Opel Olympia Rekord… more»
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R-Code 428 CJ: 1969 Mercury Cougar Project
Determining exactly how a vintage automobile was mechanically equipped when it left the factory is an important detail when deciding how much to pay for a project, along with confirming whether it still has those same parts and how… more»
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Pickup Project: 1977 Chevrolet C30
Chevrolet/GMC produced the C/K series of trucks from 1960 to 2002. The third generation of the “Square Body” trucks was offered from 1973 to 1991, including the C30, a 2-wheel-drive full-ton pickup (“K” designations were for 4-wheel drive). The… more»
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Wonderful Wagon: 1949 Packard Eight Station Sedan
Packard launched its first true station wagon in 1937, but the post-war period called for something different. Rather than developing a new wagon body, Packard adapted its existing Eight sedan, renovating the cabin and body panels to add birch… more»
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Unibody Project: 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix
Most folks remember the Dodge Dart as a compact car. That was between 1963 and 1976. But in 1960-61, it was a full-size offering with a shorter wheelbase that outsold some of the other Dodge offerings. The seller has… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1968 Dodge Dart GTS Convertible
Project builds. Sometimes an owner will see it through to completion, while others stall with the finish line in sight. This 1968 Dodge Dart GTS Convertible falls into the latter category, though the remaining tasks seem relatively straightforward. The… more»
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Mid-Mounted Subaru: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair
If you’ve long craved owning a custom classic but seek something genuinely unique, this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair is worth a look. The seller has ditched many of its mechanical components, mid-mounting a Subaru flat-six that should improve weight distribution,… more»
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Last U-Code: 1974 Dodge Charger SE 440
The mid-seventies weren’t typically a celebrated period for most old-school muscle cars, since many buyers were shifting their focus from high performance as the top priority to comfort and luxury playing a bigger role in meeting their driving needs. … more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1989 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
This 1989 Cadillac Coupe de Ville is a one-owner survivor with many positive points. Its mileage is below average, while its presentation is exceptionally tidy. The owner completed a long list of recent work, ensuring the new owner drives… more»
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29k Original Miles: 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am Indy Pace Car
Being chosen to supply the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 is both a great honor and an excellent marketing opportunity. Pontiac fulfilled that role in 1989 with the Turbo Trans Am. Our featured vehicle is a stunning… more»
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Coach Built Luxury: 1976 Cadillac Castilian Wagon
The pages of automotive history are full of “why” and “why not” questions, and one is why Cadillac chose not to mass-produce a station wagon during the seventies, when it was still the preferred way to haul large families… more»
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V8/4-Speed: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Introduced as part of the Tri-Five range, Chevrolet’s Bel Air Nomad gave the traditional Station Wagon a more sporting look. The problem was that, because it was expensive, sales volumes were lower than the company expected. This 1956 Nomad… more»
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Just Add Big-Block: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Some project builds are more straightforward than others. Although it may not seem that way at first glance, returning this wild 1957 Chevrolet Corvette to active service requires little more than bolting in a fresh motor and transmission. The… more»
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Pagoda Project: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Here’s a running, driving project Pagoda fitted with Mercedes’ 2.8-liter inline six, placing it at the top of the W113 lineage. These cars were all roadsters, available with both removable hard and soft tops. The styling was by Paul… more»
