A forest of green and a car so green it’s nearly camouflaged in the setting—that’s what Pat L has found for us. The vehicle in question is a 1973 Ford Thunderbird, Emerald Fire green with a complementing vinyl top… more»
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Tidy in Size, Big in Style: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite
Feel like a grand trip to the mid-west, Urbandale, Iowa, to be exact? Then take nine thousand bucks and rescue this 71,000-mile survivor from its sole owner. Rocco B was the one to uncover this gem of a 1974… more»
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Huge Collection of True Barn Finds: Take a Browse
An actual barn. Full of barn finds. That’s what’s up for auction in this mega-sale. Three sets of lots total to 230+ cars, with the only proviso being that these cars are in the Netherlands. This tip comes to… more»
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Sophistication to Spare: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Every time I see another one of these, I like them more. This is a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk. Mark Sturgeon has his eye on the auction websites and found this one for us here on hibid. It’s up… more»
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Yes, It’s A Porsche: Very Original 1971 914/4
The San Fernando Valley, California, version of craigslist features this 1971 Porsche 914/4, on offer for a very precise $28,953. Should you buy it? Well, the old saw “go find another” might be part of your answer here. It’s… more»
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Full-sized Spectacular: 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire Coupe
Many enthusiasts want a 1960s car, maybe a Le Mans or Belvedere, perhaps a Cutlass. But there’s a world of choices beyond these ultra-familiar nameplates. These are cars as stylish as they come, like this 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire. One… more»
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Honest Survivor: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
A well-preserved version of a dream car, this 1970 Plymouth Super Bird represents nothing if not opportunity for someone who has always wanted to own a winged warrior. It’s up for sale by VanderBrink Auctions, with a current bid… more»
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Gotta Have It: 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
This is just the most attractive Ferrari, ever. Please don’t argue with this statement, no matter how irrational, or at least unprovable, it is. I’ve wanted a red 308 GTS since you could get one of those for $25K…. more»
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Here’s the Story, of a Coupe Named Brady: 1974 Maverick Brady Bunch Edition
This is one of the more bizarre cars ever seen on Barn Finds. You can dispute this, but I’m with tipster MisterLou on this one: a 1974 Ford Maverick (not so odd) Brady Bunch Edition (things just got weird)…. more»
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1986 Mustang LX SSP Update: Got Any Bad Guys to Chase?
UPDATE 05/24/2023: It is not unusual for a classic car owner to be unsuccessful with their first attempt at selling their pride and joy, and such has been the case with this 1986 Ford Mustang LX SSP. The bidding… more»
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Prix Originality? 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
We have eagle-eye TJ to thank on this tip, for a pristine 1971 Grand Prix Model J. It’s located in Dayton, Ohio, and advertised here on Craigslist. If you go for the $31,000 asking price, great, but there is… more»
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Keep It Six?: 1971 Pontiac Ventura II
Another California car has come out of storage. Rocco B found us the tip on this 1971 Pontiac Ventura II, waiting for a new owner in the Fremont area. You can see it here on Craigslist, and It can… more»
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Your Saab Story Begins: 1987 Saab 900S 16V
We have Pat L. to thank for throwing this modern classic our way. A 1987 Saab 900S 16V two-door hatchback has been on the streets of Coronado, CA for a few decades, piling up 170,000 miles, and now needs… more»
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A 1971 Chevy Vega to “Rover” Around In
The Chevy Vega used to remind me of the body style of the Camaro. This one carries out the illusion—if you keep your eyes on the front clip. When you venture a gaze down the side, everything changes, as… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1975 Ford Mustang II V8
Mustang fans are broken into two broad groups: those who accept the 1974-78 Mustang II as legit, and those who pretend that Mustang history zipped ahead seamlessly from the 1973 (the last of the first-generation models) to 1979 (the… more»
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1970 Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe: Run Rusty or Restore?
Tipster TJ is all over the place, first hitting us with VWs, next with this Old Cutlass. All of his tips are much appreciated. The one in question points to an ad here on ebay for a 1970 Cutlass… more»
