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»
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»
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»
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»
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Cheap Turbo Project: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
The Ford Mustang SVO is an underappreciated classic by every account. We all know the reasons why, obviously, which is heavily tied to the fact that it doesn’t have a V8 under the hood. But so many other “checked… more»
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Stored After One Summer: 1986 Pontiac Fiero 2M4
Finding a 1980s car with four decades of regular use behind it is easy enough. Finding one whose seller says it was driven for only a single summer and then put into long-term climate-controlled storage is another matter. This… more»
BF Exclusive: 2002 Saturn SC2 5-Speed
UPDATE: The seller has lowered their asking price to $3,300! The same color as my dad’s leisure suit from the 1970s, this “Orange” is more of a burnt orange than an orange-orange, but it’s orange nonetheless, and it’s a… more»
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BF Exclusive: Garage-Find 1962 Dodge Lancer 770
Dodge’s compact Lancer lasted only two model years, making any surviving example an uncommon sight today. This 1962 Lancer 770 is said to be essentially a one-owner car that was discovered in the original owner’s garage after his passing…. more»
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One Year Only: 1955 Studebaker Speedster
Here’s one that has escaped my attention over the years: a 1955 Studebaker Speedster. I’ll admit it, I’m no Studie expert, and I usually have to research the brand before I can wax on about one of their models…. more»
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No Rust or Bondo! 1975 AMC Pacer X
“No rust or bondo,” those are the words of the seller of this incredibly nice-looking 1975 AMC Pacer. Yes, 1975 was the first model year for this (dare I say it?) (oh, what the heck) iconic car. Other than… more»
