Every now and again, a listing pops up that leaves little doubt that the car in question is a true barn find. Some vehicles are staged to look like they just rolled out of the barn, while others have… more»
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Porch Find: 1968 Porsche 912 Project
It’s amazing what a good set of wheels can do for an otherwise poorly represented car on craigslist. This 1968 Porsche 912 appears to be parked on a porch, with no engine and no mention of whether it’s a… more»
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No Faux Patina: 1987 GMC Stepside Pickup
While I am not necessarily a vintage truck guy, my favorite of the domestics is the short-box, stepside-bed GMC and Chevy twins from the middle 80s. This truck is a great example of the breed and perhaps made a… more»
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8,000 Mile Pontiac Firebird Formula Survivor
While it’s impressive that this 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula has 7,947 original miles, what’s more shocking is that it was traded by its first owner on a new, late-model Toyota. That’s according to the seller, who says the Firebird… more»
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Nicest On The Planet? 1989 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
The Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe remains on my bucket list of cars to own, and I would be content with either the turbocharged version from the mid- to late-80s or the supercharger-equipped models of this generation. The only deviation… more»
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21,000 Original Miles: 1986 Mercury Cougar
I’ll admit: I’m looking for a car to use as my first “flip.” Like so many others, I’d love to make a buck or two on a cheap car that needs minimal work, and with a friend who works… more»
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Final Assembly Required: 1967 Volvo 122
While this Volvo 122 is far from finished, the volume of spare parts included inside the cabin may indeed be enough to complete the resto. That’s the judgement call of the seller, which appears to be a towing company… more»
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Convertible Firebird??? 1975 Pontiac Firebird
Custom convertibles tend to make many enthusiasts nervous, as lopping the top off of a fixed-roof car can sometimes have serious consequences on structural rigidity. Few companies among the aftermarket ever mastered the skill at a respectable level, aside… more»
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No Reserve Short Box: 1979 Chevy C10
Short-box trucks are a wonderful thing, as they respond incredibly well to just a few modifications and look all kinds of tough when lowered like this example listed at no reserve. This 1979 Chevrolet C10 features 2WD and the… more»
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Cadillac Of Boats: 1954 Cadillac Runabout
This listing for a cool 1954 Cadillac speedboat is timely, as I need some help from the Barn Finds community to identify a mystery fiberglass boat found on the large Georgia property we’ve listed here as a Barn Finds Exclusive…. more»
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Paradise Fire Victim: 1954 Jaguar XK120
Oof: this one’s a punch to the gut. Obviously, most of us were aware of the catastrophic fires in Paradise, California, but some of the photos of the damage are still coming out. This includes a burnt 1954 Jaguar… more»
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Numbers Matching FHC: 1958 Jaguar XK150
Few things are prettier than a Jaguar XK coupe, even one that has clearly been sitting idle for years. This XK150 has been under the same ownership since 1959 and was just recently removed from long-term storage. The black… more»
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Presidential Connection: 1965 Maserati Vignale Prototype
I apologize for not being more adept at understanding how the rich and powerful can get any factory in the world to build a car to their liking, but here’s my best shot at deciphering exactly what happened to… more»
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April Fool’s or Actual Muscle Car Stash?
There’s a junkyard that’s near me up in Walpole, Mass., called Goldie’s that has a good track record of bringing in neglected classics. I wrote about them a few years ago when I still had the ability (re: pre-children)… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1970 Lotus Europa S2
When you look at this 1970 Lotus Europa, you might think that this is a freshly restored car and counter to what we propose to feature in terms of project cars and barn finds. According to the seller, however,… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1980 Toyota Celica Supra 5-Speed
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of project and parts vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process,… more»
