If variety is indeed the spice of life, you will find no shortage of it at Barn Finds. We see plenty of American muscle, European exotics, and Down Under classics. However, one occasionally appears that almost defies description. Take… more»
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1 of 42: 1965 Solar Automotive Cavalier
At first glance, you would say the seller’s car looks like a customized 2nd generation Chevrolet Corvair. And you would be correct, except that it was built by Solar Automotive in the early 1970s. After buying up the leftover… more»
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Mild Mannered Sleeper? 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
The 1960s was the decade of the youth movement. And no U.S. car company promoted it better than Dodge (remember “The Dodge Rebellion”?). One of the many products they rolled out was the Swinger, a hip version of the… more»
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Cheap and Nice 1973 Ford Maverick
Sometimes a tip comes across our desks here at Barn Finds that seems like such a good deal that it makes sense to jump on it immediately, and this one had been listed here on Craigslist for only about… more»
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Best Beer Tanker Ever? 1946 Chevrolet COE
It’s a bit difficult to think of a vehicle priced at $329,999 as any part Rat Rod, but that’s how the seller of this 1946 Chevrolet beer tanker initially describes it, although this one is a whole lot more… more»
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3-On-The-Tree Wagon: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne
With the Biscayne mostly serving as the entry-level offering in the Chevrolet full-size lineup, it typically didn’t have much trim attached or show excessive bling like some of the more expensive cars in the bowtie fleet, but the basic… more»
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Red, White, and Rad: 1974 Spirit Of America Chevrolet Nova
Although the official U.S. Bicentennial birthday was still a couple of years away, Chevrolet got a head start on its celebration by introducing 4 special autos in 1974 to commemorate our Country’s independence, and probably also to help increase… more»
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Celebrity Owner: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
We’re often told that we shouldn’t meet our heroes, because disappointment is often the result. I broke that rule many years ago when I slipped behind the wheel of a Series 1 Jaguar E-Type. I had fallen head over… more»
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Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
The story of this 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix has a few twists and turns. It features a 389ci Tri-Power V8 under the hood, but the car doesn’t come with that motor. However, the deal includes a similar powerplant from… more»
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Original 273/4-Speed: 1964 Dodge Dart
Although the Dart was always considered a competent performer, Dodge raised the bar in 1964 by offering customers the option to order their car with the newly released 273ci V8. Suddenly, the Dart was a much better proposition, and… more»
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Cheap Supercar: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Less than a day ago, we discussed the virtues of a C4-era Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 that was a driver. A modern supercar you could buy for less than the cost of a new minivan, albeit with some potential risks… more»
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Theft Recovery Project: 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo
The history report of a vehicle is a curious thing. For vehicles below a certain age, it’s still a meaningful barometer of value, especially when a serious accident is involved. Modern supercars are constructed of such ridiculous materials that… more»
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Needs Improvement: 1966 International Harvester Scout 800
International Harvester launched the Scout as a competitor to the Jeep CJ-5 in 1960. While the CJ-5 still outsold the Scout, IH’s new model carved its own niche, expanding the SUV market. IH design chief Ted Ornas famously sketched… more»
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1964 Headlights? 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The Avanti came along too late and in too few quantities to save Studebaker Corp. Conceived as a “halo” car, plans were to sell 20,000 copies a year, putting much-needed capital back into the company’s bank account. But less… more»
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Wiring Harness Fire: 1969 Ford Mustang
The popular Ford Mustang received its second styling refresh in 1969, more distinctive than the one in 1967. And the car would have dual headlights as a one-year feature. The fastback became the most popular body style, now referred… more»
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Ragtop Rarity: 1967 Buick Gran Sport 400
Roll on back to 1967, and full-on muscle car wars are raging all over Detroit. At GM, the competition was heavily skewed toward the SS396 Chevelle vs. Pontiac’s GTO, with Oldsmobile’s 442 biting hard at the edges. So, what… more»
