My favorite types of projects are those cars and trucks that look good with just a modest lowering kit and the right wheels. Chevrolet C-1o trucks are a great example of this premise, as this Georgia short-bed shows. The… more»
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1 of 2 T-Tops: 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO
It’s been documented on these pages in the past that the 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVOs are already special cars due to their limited production and better performance (some might say looks, too, with the more streamlined headlights). But this… more»
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Gold Medalist Edition: 1976 Chevy Nova
It’s no secret that GM loves its special editions. Even today, you can walk into any Chevrolet dealer and ride away in a “limited” edition vehicle with special graphics and paint. Whether that vehicle will present any sort of… more»
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Drive It Home: 1983 Ford Mustang GLX
While Fox Bodies are a dime a dozen, the early cars with their four square headlights are harder to find in presentable condition. This GLX-spec convertible features the 3.8L Essex V6 and is said to be a reliable driver… more»
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Parked 23 Years: 1971 Datsun 240Z
This early-model Datsun 240Z seems like a fair deal at $9,000 if the seller’s description holds water. The listing claims the seller purchased the car from the original owner, who had parked the 240Z in his garage for 23… more»
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Warehouse Find: 11 Brand New BMWs Discovered!
As your resident BMW fanatic, this story made my heart skip a beat when considering the prospect of a new-in-the-wrapper E34 M5 being under one of those dusty sheets. Sadly, this collection of 11 forgotten BMW 5-Series sedans (and… more»
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Patina’d Cab Over: 1953 White 3000
Cab-over trucks occupy a unique place in the vintage vehicle market, as their innovative design keeps trucks like this 1953 White 3000 on the radars of enthusiasts looking for a slightly larger restoration project. Despite their crudeness compared to… more»
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Quadra-Trac Survivor: 1973 Jeep Wagoneer
I’ve spent some time getting up close and personal with the pre-Grand Wagoneer over the last few days, as the large Georgia collection we’ve presented here as a Barn Finds Exclusive has several Wagoneers for sale. This example is a… more»
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Stored in ’73: 1969 Dodge Super Bee
It’s rare to find survivor-grade muscle cars these days that are true “survivors.” Sure, there are plenty of sellers who will hawk a car that may have some attributes here and there that have survived – like an original paint… more»
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Farm Hand Half-Cab: 1960 Jeep CJ5
Rarely do old farm trucks disappoint as it relates to looking cool and just generally bad-ass with faded graphics on the doors. This is an unusual half-cab 1960 Jeep CJ5 that comes from a ranch in Colorado and still… more»
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$600 Mini Hauler: 1978 Ford Courier Project
For a hot minute, I thought about getting into captive import / mini-truck ownership in the form of a 4WD-converted Courier pickup. Sadly, that example was too rusty to justify the purchase and investment in, but I still dig… more»
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Manual Transmission Sedan: 1970 Mercedes 250
Stick-shift Mercedes-Benz cars aren’t exactly common, so this 1970 Mercedes 250 stands out for its manual configuration. There’s not much else to write home about, other than the snazzy red interior and seemingly rust-free condition. The seller says it’s… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: Round Three at the Georgia Collection
Happy New Year, Barn Finds readers. Over the holidays, I made a return trip to the large collection in Georgia and grabbed a whole ‘nother round of photos of interesting cars and trucks for sale, along with some other curiosities. As… more»
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Coach Converted: 1948 Greyhound Bus
$20,000 buys you this custom-coach-converted Greyhound bus, affectionately known as a “Silversides” model that may or may not also be considered a GM PD-3751 by old-school bus enthusiasts. That’s a lot of names for a solitary bus, especially one… more»
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4WD Campervan: 1993 Toyota HiAce
As I’ve mentioned on these pages before, one of my other lingering projects is a 1981 Toyota HiAce, a model never sold in the U.S. My generation predates the ones that are appearing for sale left and right, as… more»
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Rusty Fintail: 1965 Mercedes 220
There’s something serene about this 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220 resting on among the ferns in New Hampshire. While it is quite rusty, the seller contends there’s plenty of parts value in this carcass, more than enough to satisfy the asking… more»
