Overall, I’ve gotten used to the fact that most older cars and trucks up north are going to have some level of rust. Surface-only or more invasive, it’s a way of life for vehicles of a certain age. I’ve… more»
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931 Project Car: 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo
The Porsche 924 Turbo is a real-deal limited production model that has flown under the radar for years. Otherwise known by its internal chassis code 931, the turbocharged four-cylinder helped improve the humble performance of the naturally-aspirated model, which… more»
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Too Many Projects: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Series 1 Datsun 240Zs have been on a tear lately, with values of restored cars climbing to levels that put those finished examples out of reach for many casual hobbyists. Buying a project-grade example is now the best option… more»
Clean Cosworth: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
Let’s get the obvious out of the way: the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is a car that’s near and dear to my heart. Long-term Barn Finds readers will remember that I dragged one out of a junkyard in Pennsylvania… more»
Turbodiesel Truck: 1985 Volkswagen Doka
A few weeks ago, I ran a car show down in Florida called the VW Beach Bash. Among the large field of mostly air-cooled models were a handful of later water-cooled entries, my favorite of which had to be… more»
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Rust Free Original: 1985 Toyota Hilux 4×4
It’s amazing how many rust-free Toyota trucks still emerge for sale, seemingly kept in a vault in some West Coast community since new. The truth of the matter is, these trucks simply didn’t rust away in places like Oregon… more»
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Short Wheelbase Cabriolet: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280GE
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class – or G-Wagen – has long been associated with excess in a few different categories. In most cases, it is a four-door, full-size SUV with a ridiculous amount of horsepower thanks to modifications by AMG, and… more»
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Sell This Weekend: 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto
The seller of this rusty 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider indicates he must sell the car this weekend and has made the curious choice of listing it on the Los Angeles Craigslist page despite apparently residing in Nashua, New… more»
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20K Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
Will we ever get tired of seeing clean Fox body Mustangs? Probably not. Despite there seemingly being a good supply of low-mileage Mustangs always up for grabs, that hasn’t caused the prices to drop for low-mileage examples like this… more»
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Two Owner Example: 1983 Porsche 911 SC
When it comes to Porsche 911s, it can sometimes seem like a feast or famine situation. In one regard, these air-cooled classics have become so sought after that they rarely stick around long when one appears for sale; on… more»
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Hurricane Victim: 1954 Jaguar XK140
It’s already happening: exotic and collector cars devastated by the historic storm surge caused by Hurricane Ian are showing up for sale. We’ve all seen the photos of the Plymouth Superbirds dropped like a Tonka truck on its roof… more»
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Daily Driver Unicorn: 1998 Acura Integra Type R
While we all typically seek out the best example of a collector car that money can buy, there’s a certain level of attraction to a specialty vehicle that has been driven like any other commuter. The Acura Type R… more»
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Carat Duchatelet Edition: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
When it comes to style, it’s hard to go wrong with a big-body Mercedes-Benz sedan. Unmodified, they are stately and handsome; if you apply some custom touches, they are seemingly transformed into a cross between a gangster’s lowrider and… more»
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Big Red Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Suburban
This 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is not only a rust-free, original paint truck, but also left the factory with a host of desirable options. The seller has maintained it at a very high level but has also made some upgrades… more»
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Rare in Red: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Project
Incredibly, this DeLorean DMC-12 was parked for 20 years in what looks like a storage locker. What’s not surprising is that it doesn’t run; what is surprising is the red paint job it sports, covering up the iconic stainless… more»
Porsche Beater: 1960 Devin SS
A few weeks ago, I have the privilege of riding in a Devin D roadster, a car that rides two inches off the ground and is powered by a Porsche Super 90 engine. It was an absolute blast (the… more»
