The Estate was Buick’s top-of-the-line station wagon from 1940 to 1964 and then again from 1970 to 1996. The 1977 to 1990 editions were smaller than before, thanks to downsizing for better fuel economy, but without sacrificing passenger space…. more»
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Stored 47 Years: 1974 Oldsmobile Omega Hatchback 350 V8
Leading with a rear-3/4 photo is a bit unusual, but this 1974 Oldsmobile Omega is a bit unusual in being a rare hatchback car. You can see the Maroon vinyl top trim going around the rear window to allow… more»
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Classic Driver: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z8 isn’t perfect, but its presentation is very tidy, and many enthusiasts would consider it an acceptable driver-grade classic. It has a few shortcomings, but none that would prevent the buyer from indulging in immediate… more»
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7,866-Mile Dual-Sport: 1993 Kawasaki KLR650
We recently saw a Honda XL650R, and there’s another big on/off-road motorcycle that’ll get you to where you want to go, and then take you off the road in colorful style. This 1993 Kawasaki KLR650 is listed here on… more»
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Cheap Project: 1964 Buick Riviera
In an ideal world, this 1964 Buick Riviera wouldn’t appear on Barn Finds. That would be because I had already bought it and safely squirreled it away in my workshop. However, the world isn’t ideal, allowing someone to grab… more»
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Impound Find: 1982 Ford Escort 4-Speed Wagon
We saw another really nice 1982 Ford Escort Wagon back in January 2019, written up here by our own Jeff Lavery. This example isn’t even close to being that nice, but the current bid price is $600, so it’s… more»
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5-Speed Driver: 1992 Chevy Beretta GTZ
Why have GM performance specials like the Chevrolet Beretta GTZ not become more favored by collectors? It seems to have all the right stuff, from a firmer suspension, slick aerodynamic enhancements, color-matched wheels, and a powerful Quad 4 engine…. more»
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BMW Diesel-Powered 1984 Lincoln Continental
I rant about bad photos a lot here on Barn Finds, and craigslist ads seem to be the worst. My apologies for that. Here’s a listing for a 1984 Lincoln Continental with a BMW turbodiesel engine, and the car… more»
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360 Powered: 1970 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors jumped into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. Rather than fund a whole new car, they opted to pick from the existing parts bin (largely the American) to create the car. The seller’s nice-looking… more»
BF Exclusive: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
Chevrolet really hit it out of the park when they debuted the Styeline. Of course, with a name like Styleline, the expectations are bound to be high. The 1950s would go on to be the era of wide, low,… more»
60k Miles? Two-Owner 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
I think anyone with gasoline in their veins was a little sad when Oldsmobile closed its doors for the last time. It doesn’t make any difference that General Motors’ sales couldn’t really support so many brands as their market… more»
Update: Price Dropped – 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited
UPDATE – It’s hard for me not to be a bit nostalgic about these big, roomy, smooth riding, old-school Buick Roadmasters from the 1990’s. Not only were they V8 powered, rear-wheel drive sedans and station wagons (considered by many… more»
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Rolling Barn Dweller: 1949 Studebaker Pickup
Studebaker was not only in the automobile business but also built pickup trucks. Such as the 2RS Series produced from 1949 to 1953. They were modern by the standards of the day, including the industry’s first running board-less pickups…. more»
Iconic Auctions: 18 Classics Up For Grabs!
UPDATE – I just wanted to send out a reminder that Iconic Motor’s auctions will start ending tomorrow (the 10th), so be sure to take another look. I also want to thank James and everyone at Iconic for listing… more»
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Running Wagon: 1964 Rambler Ambassador
The Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line car in the 1960s. In 1963-64, the redesign of the Ambassador and Classic (which rode on the same wheelbase) won Motor Trend’s Car of the Year honors (for ’63). Sales fell off in… more»
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Dorsey Mansion Auction Find: 1977 Datsun 280Z
Unbeknownst to me, there was a major car auction back in October held on a sprawling ranch property in New Mexico. Known as the Dorsey Mansion Ranch Hoard, the collection featured 500 cars and trucks spread across the property,… more»
