When you write for a site like Barn Finds, you start to notice how you see certain cars over and over again. This is not a bad thing, as it gives some indication as to the pulse of the… more»
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No Reserve R107: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
When it comes to the Mercedes-Benz R107, you could be forgiven if you have some fatigue from seeing this two-seater convertible offered up for sale as a collector car almost daily on major classifieds site. I feel like it’s… more»
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2,947 Original Miles: 1989 Chevy Corvette
This 1989 Chevrolet Corvette convertible has led a sheltered existence since new. The seller notes that the current family owners purchased it in 1993 with the odometer showing 793 miles; today, it has just 2,947. This example will certainly… more»
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Tropic Yellow Survivor: 1988 Ford Mustang LX
This 1988 Ford Mustang LX coupe checks more than a few boxes in terms of being a desirable specimen of a Fox body. First, it’s an LX car with the 5.0L V8 paired to a five-speed manual transmission. Next,… more»
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No Reserve V12 Coupe: 1986 Jaguar XJS
Yes, there is no such thing as a cheap, old Jaguar. I get that. But if you just wanted to have an iconic V12 cruiser in your garage for not much scratch – and had the ability to wrench… more»
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Hot Hatch: 1990 Saab 900 SPG
When it comes to rare Saabs, genuine Saab 900 SPGs are one of the best choices for putting a limited-production hot hatch in your garage. Equipped from the factory with a number of performance-minded upgrades, they were produced in… more»
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Early Model Project: 1964 Studebaker Avanti
The earliest Avantis – the ones made by Studebaker and featuring round headlights (not the round lenses sitting in square housings) – remain one of the ultimate bargains in collector cars today, in my opinion. Hard to find and… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1978 Fiat 124 Spider
“No toilet offers”: that should guide your approach on engaging with the seller of this very clean 1978 Fiat Spider convertible, who acquired it from the long-term family owners. There’s only 42,000 original miles, and based on appearances, I… more»
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Clean Camper: 1978 Airstream Argosy Minuet
After purchasing my 1981 Toyota HiAce and later acquiring a 1986 Isuzu Trooper, I began to explore the world of overlanding and camping across this great nation of ours. Along with that, as a gearhead, you start to notice… more»
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Yellow Gold WS6: 1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Great colors can make or break a car. For me, seeing a Firebird Formula wearing this rarely seen (and hard to miss) shade of Yellow Gold paint transforms it from another ’80s muscle car in a crowded field of… more»
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Camper Special Survivor: 1976 GMC Sierra 2500
Great colors are just the start of the desirable attributes of this 1976 GMC Sierra 2500, a Camper Special model that comes with all of the requisite upgrades necessary to hit the trails with all of your gear (and,… more»
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Everett Morrison Kit: 1965 Cobra Project
Kit cars are probably not unlike boats, in that it’s a very exciting day when the boxes of parts arrive, but less so when it’s three years later, the car remains unbuilt, and it’s taking up way too much… more»
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Yard Art Display: 1949 Dodge Power Wagon
As some of you know, I split my time between the northeast and Georgia (well, when planes are safe to fly again), as my in-laws reside in Georgia. Whenever I’ve gotten lost on some backroads or just driven a… more»
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Flat Six Powered: 1966 Fiberfab Avenger GT12
This Fiberfab Avenger GT12 kit car is one of the outliers that’s actually built to a high level with a legitimate powerplant under the hood. Powered by a flat-six transplanted from a Corvair, the Avenger wears an average paint… more»
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Pro Stock Barn Find: 1971 Dodge Challenger
How cool is this? This 1971 Dodge Challenger is an old-school pro stock car that has apparently been sitting for years based on the one photo of it locked in what looks like a livestock shelter. While few details… more»
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Backyard Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
This 1969 Jaguar E-Type is yet another project-grade example of the desirable sports car, this one appearing to reside in very un-Jaguar-like surroundings of a messy backyard. The seller notes he purchased it out of a collection and has… more»
