This tired 1959 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite is said to be a recent garage find from somewhere in New York State. These are among the most recognized of classic British sports cars, and there’s an enthusiastic following for them,… more»
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Original Paint: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
While some cars are exceptionally average, there’s nothing wrong with piloting a survivor-grade example of an 80s legend like this 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Barn Finds reader Jack M. spotted this creampuff, which the seller claims just turned over… more»
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Hardly Original: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
This listing ends within a few hours, so you’ll have to make moves if you wish to bid on this unusual 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. As most of you know by now, this is the exact model of my… more»
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Special Order Paint: 1984 Porsche 928 5-Speed
This 1984 Porsche 928 is a claimed barn find discovery that runs and drives, and it features the desirable 5-speed manual transmission. The paint is also a special order color called Slate Blue, and overall, this looks like a… more»
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Rusty Golden Eagle: 1979 Jeep CJ7
When you first lay eyes on this dusty Jeep CJ7 “Golden Eagle” edition, it seems modestly hopeful. It’s just dust, you tell yourself, nothing more than what you’d expect for anything labeled as a barn find. Unfortunately, the damage… more»
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Acapulco Edition: 1974 VW Thing
Given the 1:18 scale model of a rare 1974 VW Thing “Acapulco” edition is selling for $100 on eBay, it should be of little surprise this is a fairly pricey example at nearly $20K. But these island-friendly VWs are… more»
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Etienne Aigner Edition: 1993 VW Cabriolet
The association of a brand with some sort of designer label is one of the more curious marketing exercises to emerge from the world of automaker and brand collaborations. This 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet is one of just a few… more»
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Golden Era Honda: 1984 Honda Prelude
There’s been a rash of early Honda Preludes making the rounds on the internet, revealing that there are still plenty of survivors lurking out there that haven’t fallen victim to teenage drivers and Pep Boys budgets. This 1984 example… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1963 Chevy Corvette Convertible
This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is claimed to be a genuine 327/340 4-speed car that has recently emerged from long-term storage by an owner of 25 years. The Corvette looks quite good in photos and the seller says all… more»
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Blue Plate Find: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
This eBay listing shows a fleet of project-grade De Tomaso Pantera, and I believe we’ve featured items from this same seller before. If so, he has amassed one of the larger collections of project grade Panteras and this yellow… more»
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Clever Packaging: 1961 Chevy Corvair Rampside
$3K seems like a decent price for a classic Corvair Rampside pickup, one of the more clever classic trucks to emerge from the 1960s. The seller says this one runs well, but it does appear to have some prior… more»
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Strong Runner: 1981 Chevy C30 Dually
The dually-bodied Chevy pickups are not necessarily some engineering marvel or particularly rare vehicle, but when they pop up in clean condition, they always strike me as eye-catching. Perhaps it’s because the early examples like this were somewhat rudimentary… more»
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40 Years Family Owned: 1961 Austin Healey 3000
The listing for this 1961 Austin Healey 3000 is a tale of caution for those of us with projects languishing in the garage. The seller is the son-in-law of the long-term owner who had bought seemingly every part for… more»
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Suicide Doors: 1970 Ford Thunderbird
While it’s no big secret around here that I’m the resident Euro-car fanboy, there are exceptions to every rule. Take this 1970 Ford Thunderbird sedan, for example. While this isn’t my preferred year (I love the early fifth generation… more»
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Swap or Rebuild: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
We received this tip about a 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo with a busted oil pan from Barn Finds reader Dean, who enthusiastically suggested its candidacy for an LS engine swap. It’s an obvious choice for a car like this, but… more»
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Rare Captive Import: 1976 Dodge Colt
Among the legions of captive imports we usually write about, I can’t recall seeing a Dodge Colt wagon anytime recently. Based on the Mitsubishi Galant, which lived on in many forms under the Mopar flag, this example is a… more»
