We all know how special the older Type 2 VW Buses are. However, it can get hazier with the other models in terms of which years are standouts. The Karmann Ghia, for example, is still a fairly cheap car… more»
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Desert Find: 1983 Chevrolet Blazer
It’s fascinating how different regions affect your perception of a vehicle. Some colleagues of mine were surprised I ended up with an Isuzu Trooper project out of the large Georgia collection we’ve been marketing here on Barn Finds as… more»
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4-Speed S-Code: 1967 Ford Mustang GT
Dang. Bidding is already at $34,000 for this 1967 Ford Mustang S-Code, and there’s still close to four days left in the auction. The seller is correct that this one checks a lot of the proper boxes, from a… more»
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RHD M-Car: 1981 BMW M535i
I’ve long lamented not having a pole barn in my backyard. Why? This is due to finding cars like this 1981 BMW M535i, a vehicle that would make any BMW enthusiast giddy to see in their collection. Even if… more»
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Shelby’s Hot Hatch: 1986 Dodge Omni GLHS
The Shelby years at Dodge delivered some of the car world’s most lovable hot hatches and coupes: turbocharged and slightly maniacal front drivers that actually handled worth a bean and could be tweaked for even more power. Today, they… more»
Cosmetically Challenged: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
Here’s the good news: most of the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworths I see are selling for the upper teens and well into the $20K range for cars with few needs. The only disappointing aspect of checking out eye candy… more»
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Stored 28 Years: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Vintage Z-cars are a conundrum to me. There are seemingly always good projects for sale, but enthusiasts still tend to go nuts over the early model 240s, even if that particular vehicle isn’t original or has issues of the… more»
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The Italian LeBaron: 1990 Chrysler TC by Maserati
For years, I was a junkie for those hardcover exotic car books that defunct stores like Waldenbooks and Borders would put on the 25% off stack at the entrance. At least through the mid-90s, you could practically count on… more»
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Solid Floors: 1969 Chevy Camaro X11
Despite being from Pennsylvania, this 1969 Chevy Camaro is said to be a mostly solid project, with good floors and only needing an inner trunk pan and a few patches, according to the seller. The Camaro has been off… more»
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Budget-Friendly Supercar: 2015 BMW i8 Scale Model
BMW’s latest supercar is a few years old now, but it still retails for around $150,000. The looks are love-it-or-hate-it, but I can attest to seeing one in person fairly regularly and liking it much more than in photos…. more»
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No Reserve S Code! 1967 Ford Mustang GT
The pictures are horrible and the car itself is in need of a total restoration, but a no reserve listing for a numbers-matching S Code Mustang coupe is worth a look any day of the week. In this era… more»
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Quonset Hut Rescue: Buick Riviera Projects
Sometimes, it just takes a series of good photos to make you want to hand over the cash to take some new projects home. That’s certainly the feeling I get from this auction for a pair of Buick Rivieras… more»
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Restored Barn Find? 1972 Dodge Demon
At what point does a car go from being a barn find to simply being a restored driver? That’s the question on my mind when looking at this super clean 1972 Dodge Demon. It’s called a “barn find” in… more»
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Original Hot Hatch: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS
While not the most exotic of unicorns, an SS Nova with the hatchback body isn’t exactly the most common muscle car you can find. This is the sort of car where I’ll gladly entertain discussions about how the specific… more»
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28,000 Original Miles: 1989 Mercedes 560SL
With Amelia Island making its annual showing this week in Florida, I’m certain there will be more than a few hyper-low mileage Mercedes-Benz R107s making the auction rounds. These have literally been hobby/collector cars for years, and what always… more»
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Luxury Survivor: 1987 Mercedes 560SEL Limousine
It’s of little surprise to see this Mercedes-Benz 560SEL limousine listed in Southampton, New York, one of the toniest towns on Long Island. The long-wheelbase sedan has catered to some high-end executive ownership in its time on the road… more»
