There’s nothing better than a clean short-bed pickup truck. Yes, there are better vehicles in terms of driving enjoyment, but from a value proposition, it’s pretty hard to beat. First of all, a pickup in any form is a… more»
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427/4-Speed Car: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has definitely seen better days, but even so, it checks a lot of boxes in terms of being a desirable muscle car build. It has the right equipment from the factory, most notably with its… more»
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One Owner Project Car: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is a project car but one that looks largely complete, and the seller is only letting it go due to a Corvette becoming the major project priority at the moment. Although he is… more»
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Beach Season Ride: 1969 Citroen Mehari
Barn Finds reader Chuck F. must know me pretty well by this point, as he sent in a tip for this 1969 Citroen Mehari with my name specifically called out on it. Chuck, for that reason alone, I’m buying… more»
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Straman Conversion Donation: 1987 Honda CRX Convertible
Convertible conversions were all the rage in the 1980s. It actually seemed to begin earlier than that, when the iconic Ferrari Daytona coupe began to have its roof lopped off by impatient owners who didn’t want to wait for… more»
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Junkyard Find: 1987 Machiavelli Max GTS
Woof – where do you begin with this one? There’s no doubt the legion of kit cars that emerged from the 1980s represents an interesting assortment of attempts at creating clones of some of the most desirable sports cars… more»
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Stored Since ’87: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is a running project, albeit one that has been off the road for quite some time. It sports a very sharp color combination of red over red, with a leather interior that looks like it’s… more»
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Barn Spiders: 1961 Fiat 1200 and 1981 Fiat 124
A seller on craigslist has been popping up every now and again with all sorts of interesting vintage automobiles that are definitely in project car form. They appeared to be locked away in an abandoned shop, and based on… more»
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Big Ten Farm Truck: 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza C10 Pickup
This 1979 Chevrolet C10 pickup features a few different options packages, including the “Big 10” kit and the Bonanza trim line. It’s got 72,000 miles on the clock and looks pretty clean in the photos, even if it isn’t… more»
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Split Window Camper: 1967 Volkswagen Type 2
This 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 is a desirable split-window model that has been retrofitted inside along the same lines of a Westfalia, with storage cubbies and lounge spaces inside the cabin. The VW isn’t a true camper van as… more»
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Slant Nose Project: 1976 Porsche 912
When it comes to Porsches, it can seem like the market’s appetite is purely for the thoroughbreds, the near-perfect cars that cost well into the six-figured to own. Or, for the same price, you can get a custom-built 911… more»
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No Reserve Exotica: 1988 Lotus Esprit SE
IT can be enormously tempting to buy a cheap exotic car, especially when values seem to be trending upwards no matter where you look. That’s certainly the case here with this project-grade 1988 Lotus Esprit SE that the seller… more»
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Rear Wheel Drive Cummins: 1993 Dodge Ram D250
The 1980s were quite good to truck buyers in America, as the large domestic manufacturers built some legendary models that remain quite sought-after today. Even the imported brands got into it, with the likes of Datsun and Mitsubishi introducing… more»
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Garage Shed Find: 1998 Porsche Boxster
Modern-day barn finds are a thing, but they’re not usually in an actual antique barn. Garages are a common location, but so are rather crude arrangements like this 1998 Porsche Boxster is residing in, as it looks like one… more»
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10-Footer Ghia: 1979 Ford Mustang LX
This 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia took me by surprise. For a Fox-body, it’s one of the more unusual trims out there, as it’s the mid-range LX equipped with the luxury-themed Ghia trim and has a 5.0L V8 under the… more»
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10 Years on Stands: 1996 Isuzu Trooper
It may seem strange, but trucks like the Isuzu Trooper are becoming mildly collectible. Some of you may recall, I had a 1986 Isuzu Trooper project that was profiled on these pages a few times, but I ended up… more»
