When I saw the year 1982 on this listing for an FJ40 Landcruiser, the first thought was that it must have been imported as a Brazilian-market model. But the seller quickly dispels this suspicion, as he notes it’s one… more»
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Rotary Bonanza: Massive Mazda Barn Find
In the vintage sports car market, there’s a clear demand for old-school Rotary-powered Mazdas, especially models like the RX-3 and RX-2. I’ve seen absolutely trashed rustbuckets dragged home as long as the engine was still in place, and survivor-grade… more»
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Bent Windshield Beauty: 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A
When it comes to significant Porsches, most of the chatter tends to be around the Speedster, or the turbocharged 911 and 930 cars. And while competition models like the 550 Spyder may suck up any remaining air in the… more»
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Barn Find Supercab: 1989 Ford F-150
This 1989 Ford F-150 Supercab is described as a barn find, having belonged to an older drive before apparently being parked with just 70,000 miles on the clock. Back when it was new, it was likely one of the… more»
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28K Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
This 1987 Buick Grand National is, like many others, a low mileage survivor, remaining in stock condition. But it could be considered just a touch more special courtesy of its hardtop configuration: that’s right, no T-tops here. The paint… more»
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Save This Custom Wagon! Saab 99 Turbo Combi
When it comes to one-offs, we often associate whatever wild automotive creation we’re staring at with some sort of factory-backed skunkworks. The reality, however, is many oddballs like this wagon-bodied Saab 99 Turbo were built by private individuals to… more»
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1970 Datsun 240Z Survivor!
This gorgeous 1970 Datsun 240Z is an unrestored example, wearing mostly original paint and other details that suggest it has led a charmed life. The seller notes the nose panel sports many original details that have been lost over… more»
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Dusty 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/4-Speed!
You hate to see this, but a listing on craigslist claims that a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette needs to find a new home, and quickly, due to an illness in the family. The listing doesn’t offer many details, aside from… more»
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3,400 Original Miles: 1976 Honda Elsinore MT 125
As I continue to help clean out the property in North Georgia that I’ve written about here on Barn Finds a few times, I’m learning more and more about enduro bikes from the 1960s and 70s. My friend has… more»
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Drive or Restore? 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
We’ve seen the scenario more than once of a car undergoing some major phase of work or restoration, only to be left to sit shortly thereafter. Sometimes, it’s truly a tragedy, where the owner had a life-altering event after… more»
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Never Drove It: 1985 Porsche 944
This 1985 Porsche 944 gives me some trepidations, not because of its value as a worthy project car but because of its current state of affairs: the seller bought it and left it with his mechanic, where it has… more»
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Non-Op Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
This 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a rare example of Chevrolet’s early 90s supercar, and surprisingly it’s sitting in non-op status according to the California DMV system. For a collector car, this is fairly unusual, as these are the… more»
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Original Nepal Orange: 1976 Porsche 914 2.0
Although rust can sometimes be a turnoff for buyers, the right look can quickly make one forget about the cancer lying underneath. Take this 1976 Porsche 914 2.0: it wears an awesome factory color known as Nepal Orange, which… more»
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Needs an Engine: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
No matter the make or model, finding a car like this gets every diehard gearhead excited. In fact, some of us (yes, I’m talking about me) suddenly become enthralled with the idea of owning and restoring a car we’ve… more»
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No Reserve One Owner: 1996 Ford Bronco XLT
Will there ever be a day when the classic early 90s Ford Bronco isn’t a sought after collector’s item? It seems too easy, now, to simply pick one of these up in decent condition and throw it on eBay… more»
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Dusty Z: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Beyond looking at the vehicle in question, another highlight of classified listings is looking at what else is hiding in the background. This 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 benefits from what looks like an ideal storage arrangement that’s clean, dry,… more»
