Few cars have captured young gearhead imaginations the way Herbie has. “The Love Bug” is a very special film to yours truly, as it is for so many others; I actually showed it to my son for the first… more»
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One of 147: 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 5-Speed
Sometimes, I get bogged down in picturing the first few years of a car’s life. This is particularly true for exotic and luxury cars, as they almost always have some sort of incredible beginning with their first owner. This… more»
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Rare Kremer Widebody: 1979 Porsche 911SC
We all know that the Porsche 930 is a monster, one of the foremost supercars to come out of the 1970s. It’s long been known as the “widow maker” owing to its abilities to expose the weaknesses in drivers… more»
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Luxury Sedan Barn Find: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250
It’s funny: most enthusiasts would be excited to learn that there’s an old German luxury sedan hiding in a barn. But the reality is, most of the time it’s a tired, old Mercedes-Benz like this one and not the… more»
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Project Truck: 1994 Ford F-150 Lightning
When looking for a collector-grade vehicle to buy at a project car price, you sometimes have to stoop pretty low. I know this personally with my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 project, which I bought for peanuts and have since… more»
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Supercharged 5-Speed: 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC
In the annals of underappreciated 90s-era cars and trucks, the Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe should be among the top ten of two-door domestics. The supercharged two door is a sleeper right now, with values still fairly deflated compared to… more»
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Cowboy Cadillac: 1978 Chevrolet K30 4×4
In this day and age, many of us have watched in amazement as pickup trucks have become increasingly opulent and priced at levels that make little rational sense. $70,000-$90,000 isn’t uncommon for a truck loaded up with options, and… more»
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No Reserve Manual Coupe: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
When you come across a sports car that has actually been used as intended with all the hallmarks of a life well lived, it’s near impossible to resist its charms. The 1968 Jaguar E-Type shown here is a Series… more»
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Quick Flip? 1977 GMC Jimmy Coachman R/V
I imagine it’s an exciting moment when you buy your first motorhome and begin assembling plans dfor summer season on the open road. The world beckons and there’s seemingly endless adventure at your finger tips. But there’s also likely… more»
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Widebody Conversion: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
What is it about widebody conversions? We see them fairly frequently across a wide spectrum of vehicles, from muscle cars to European sports models. The idea of throwing on some grossly exaggerated fenders and some fat wheels front and… more»
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13B Rotary Powered: 1970 Bradley GT
We all know the issue with kit cars: they look cool as heck but have seriously underwhelming powerplants and chassis. Most all of them have a Volkswagen air-cooled engine residing out back, which takes the sheen off those sexy… more»
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Clean Xtracab: 1986 Toyota Hilux DLX 4×4
This 1986 Toyota “Hilux” pickup boasts the desirable four-wheel-drive setup along with some modest upgrades that give the truck a more modern appearance. The classic details are still there – i.e., the decals on the doors and the bed… more»
Under 17K Miles: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet
A few days ago, I had the privilege to spend a few hours with my aunt and uncle, two individuals I count high on my nearest and dearest list. While there, we couldn’t help but notice a scale model… more»
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Long Wheelbase Party Van: 1975 Dodge Tradesman
We can freely admit that we totally dig in-period vans here on Barn Finds. One subset of the van-life segment we don’t often see is the long wheelbase iteration of this classic mod-crazy platform. The shorty vans, as we… more»
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Low Mileage 2+2: 2001 Ferrari 456GT
In the 1970s, the Italian sports car manufacturers seemed to be churning out a fair number of GT-style cars with rear seats. For the longest time, you could purchase these V8- and V12-powered 2+2s for far less than a… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1986 Dodge Ram 2500
It’s rare that you find a truck that checks a few different boxes that most enthusiasts would deem essential: low mileage, V8 power, four-wheel-drive, and outstanding cosmetic condition. Now, the real humdinger would be if said truck was offered… more»
