Have any of you readers ever seen the 1971 film Billy Jack? This film has some legendary Corvette lore: production borrowed a then-new 1969 Corvette Stingray 427 from a dealer, and one of the characters drives it into Lynx… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1987 And 1995 CityEl Three-Wheelers
We’ve featured lots of unique and unusual vehicles here on Barn Finds, but this might be a first! Reader Roger W has decided to part with his pair of CityEl Cars, and given our love for oddball cars, he’s… more»
Cream Puff Sedan: 1986 Volvo 240 DL
Volvo owners of a certain age are the quiet enthusiasts that live among us. Perhaps we don’t notice them because their cars are not used in street racing events or being primped for the weekly cars and coffee segment…. more»
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Last Year SN95: 2004 Saleen S281 Mustang
The fourth generation Mustang debuted in late 1993, officially as a 1994 model. Codenamed SN95, its first design cycle ran through 1998, and then received a refresh in 1999 with what was known as the “New Edge” styling. Production… more»
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Cheap Donor: 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455
In the mid-1960s, when the muscle car movement took off, Pontiac had the GTO, Chevrolet the Malibu Super Sport, Oldsmobile the 4-4-2, and Buick the Gran Sport (or GS). No less powerful than the others, the GS was intended… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
I think that almost every enthusiast dreams of whiling away their retirement years in their garage, creating the classic of their dreams. The owner of this 1964 Chevrolet Corvair began fulfilling that dream, but severely deteriorating health means it… more»
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Batman’s Commuter: 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type
I get a serious Batman vibe with this 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type. I know, Batman driving a Buick? It has to be the all-black scheme, other than the wheels, which today would be black, as would the windows, the… more»
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57k Mile Survivor? 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood
Something consistently surprising to me is how many decades-old automobiles in stunning condition have no story to go with them, with zero explanation provided of why they remain in such strong shape. This 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood here on Facebook… more»
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Parked in 2023: 1965 International Travelall D1100 4×4
If you were looking for plenty of acreage under the roof of a vehicle back in the late 1950s, you had two choices: Chevrolet’s Suburban or International’s Travelall. Most of Detroit was busy aiming development dollars at chrome-laden cars,… more»
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Classic SUV: 1987 Ford Bronco XLT 4×4
The resurrection of the Ford Bronco has gone well for the folks working under the blue oval; those retro-styled trucks are everywhere. But if you’re looking for true retro vibes without dropping $50k or more, take a look at… more»
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Solid Runner: 1977 AMC Matador Wagon
In 1971, American Motors rebranded its mid-size Rebel as the Matador. Then in 1974, they moved it to a full-size platform and created a weird-looking 2-door coupe and a sedan/wagon with a coffin-like nose. The seller has a 1977… more»
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Big Block Bumpside: 1970 Ford F-250
Adhering to the trend they had followed (mostly) since 1947, Ford released its fifth-generation F-Series pickup truck in late fall 1966, concurrent with rival Chevrolet’s “Action Line” series of pickups. And much like Chevrolet, Ford’s 1967 offering was a… more»
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GTO Alternative? 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The Pontiac LeMans Sport arrived in 1970 as an alternative to the GTO muscle car. Performance machines had begun to fall out of favor due to higher insurance premiums, so offering a LeMans with some of the GTO goodies… more»
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End Of A Generation: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
When you end a generation of a well-known muscle car, you want to go out with a bang. For Chevrolet, 1981 marked the end of the second-generation Camaro, which spanned a long stretch starting back in 1970. Unfortunately, emissions… more»
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38K Original Miles: 1993 Dodge Daytona Iroc R/T
This is one of my favorite all-time 1990s-era cars that often gets overlooked. You have the obsession over the likes of the VW GTi, the Honda CRX, and countless others, but rarely do enthusiasts mention just how awesome the… more»
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Baby Blue: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
When I saw this 1979 Chevrolet Camaro, the song “Baby Blue” by the band Badfinger immediately came to mind. It’s a great tune from the band’s 1971 album Straight Up, and it got a second wave of popularity when… more»
