There are vehicles that are enormously cool but with limited parts support that make you question the wisdom in preserving one long-term; I struggle with this challenge often with my 1989 Isuzu Trooper RS two-door. The truck itself is… more»
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Tree Damaged Project: 1988 Honda CRX Si
As car enthusiasts, we don’t like to admit when we’re defeated. And sometimes defeat isn’t because we’ve failed but because we recognize that a project is not ours for completing. This 1988 Honda CRX Si is a desirable hot… more»
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20th Anniversary Turbo: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am
When we look back at some of the more notable muscle cars made in the last few decades, it’s hard to deny the impact of the vehicles powered by the turbocharged Buick V6. This engine turned the automotive world… more»
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Micro Mini Survivor: 1979 Toyota Hilux
In addition to old Volkswagen Beetles, other slow vehicles converted into a camper included the Toyota Hilux pickup with the small but mighty 20R 4-cylinder engine under the hood. The good news is these were darn near unkillable rigs,… more»
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LeMans Blue Sports Sedan: 2002 BMW M5
The E39-chassis BMW M5 is one of the best sports sedans made in recent memory, and as values continue to hold steady, there’s little doubt that it has more room to run in the future. While pristine, low-mileage cars… more»
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55K Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
When Ford wanted to appeal to customers not looking for a V8 and loads of luxury, it often turned to turbocharging and Euro-centric design tendencies. It’s an interesting approach that shows somewhat limited thinking; it essentially put customers into… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1980 Porsche 928
There are certain vehicles where the condition seems to be downright respectable and the issues fairly minor, but it still doesn’t stop a seller from deciding to part ways. We’ve all been there – the car or truck in… more»
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Well Maintained 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa
The Porsche 911 hierarchy is complex; over the years, we’ve seen every model seemingly skyrocket in price, before a correction occurred that left some cars still soaring and others beginning to fade. Despite these fluctuations, most owners of air-cooled… more»
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No Reserve 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Barn Find
If you read through some of Mercedes-Benz’s own literature about the W113 “Pagoda”, you’ll see that they characterized it as “…neither an uncompromisingly tough roadster nor a gentle boulevard sports car.” I found this description to be perfect, as… more»
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Supercharged/5-Speed: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
Enthusiasts often complain that manufacturers don’t build enough performance cars, or at least vehicles enthusiasts will want to buy. This is partially true – after all, dollars and cents dominate the priorities of a major manufacturer, and penny-pitching gearheads… more»
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Island Vehicle: 1976 Land Rover 101 Forward Control
This is a rig we don’t see all that often: a 1976 Land Rover 101 Forward Control. In an era wherein vintage Land Rovers are sought out for everything from beach rigs to overland vehicles, it’s of little surprise… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
The idea of the Chevrolet Lumina Z34 as a high-performance machine is one that didn’t exactly take hold when the car was introduced in the early 90s. While it was intended to be seen a top-of-the-line model with some… more»
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Karmann Ghia Chassis: 1956 Porsche Speedster Replica
In recent years, my opinion on some replicas has softened quite a bit from the day and age where I scoffed at nearly all of them. The Porsche 356 and 550 replicas have done a particularly good job of… more»
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Affordable Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
The Corvette ZR-1 is still out there – still affordable – and examples like this clean 1990 example remind us yet again you don’t have to look too hard to find a great sports car value. The so-called “King… more»
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Amazing 2,871 Mile 1980 Chevrolet Citation X-11
UPDATE, AGAIN – This 18k-mile 1980 Chevrolet Citation X-11 is listed for sale again, over almost five years after it was featured back in 2020, here on Barn Finds twice. It’s now listed here on eBay in Newark, New… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1965 Porsche 356C Project
There are two problems with affordable projects: one, you can more easily justify bringing it home because the price difference between it and a finished car is so great, it seems like a sound deal. And second, a project… more»
