Semaphores! Man, I get excited by these old-school turn signals that came on the earliest Beetles, like this 1958 example out in Seattle. The appendages flutter out the B-pillar like a set of delicate wings, letting you know which… more»
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Time Capsule Coupe: 1974 Audi Fox
The owner of this 1974 Audi 80 has done an admirable job of preserving what is a highly obscure model seen in very limited numbers today. With a clean body, slim European-market bumpers and period-appropriate phone dial wheels, there’s… more»
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Aluminum Bodied Tribute: Ferrari 250 GTO Replica
We’re on a solid run of these “Faux-rraris”, typically based on Datsun 240/260Z underpinnings and mechanical systems. I can’t remember having so many pop up in the years I’ve written for this site, but here we are. What’s most… more»
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Plaid Seats: 1980 Porsche 911 SC
When it comes to Porsches, it seems the options list bears less and less meaning as it relates to the final price. If it’s an air-cooled 911, it will hammer home north of $20K provided it isn’t rusty or… more»
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Blue Plate Special: 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider
While 80s German cars continue to accelerate in price, Alfa Romeos of the same vintage seem like a relative bargain. I’ve been checking out the Milano sedan and the later 164, and despite the upkeep requirements, they seem like… more»
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Twin Turbo Sleeper: 1990 Toyota Cresta 2.5 GT
It’s difficult today to find reasons to get enthused about the vehicles Toyota chooses to sell in the U.S. Looking back at their lineup in 1988 shows a company with a much different focus than they have now, which… more»
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Project Car Special: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II
This 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II looks like it’s lived somewhere between daily driver and project car for some period of time. It’s not a basketcase that’s been off the road for years, nor is it exactly in a… more»
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Texas Top Coat: 1980 Mercedes 450SL
The R107 Mercedes remains a car that is both rising in value and wholly attainable on a budget. The best cars, usually later models and Euro-spec examples, can easily clear the $20K price threshold, but others like this dusty… more»
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Stored Since ’99: 1973 Dodge Charger Brougham SE
The staging on this 1973 Dodge Charger looks too good to be true, but the seller does acknowledge it was in storage since 1999. Despite its racy exterior, this is the more luxury and convenience oriented “Brougham SE” trim,… more»
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32k Original Miles: 1984 VW GTI
If you’re a European car enthusiast, it’s hard to ignore the attraction to the first-generation VW GTI. This car checks a lot of boxes: it was iconic; it was fun to drive; it inspired an entire class of entry-level… more»
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Outstanding Handling: 1985 Honda VF500F
At first, this dusty and forgotten motorcycle may not get your heart pumping. But do some light reading and it becomes clear the VF500F from Honda, otherwise known as the Interceptor, was quite a bike. Consider the lofty 12,000… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: Ford Econoline and Dodge A100 Projects
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here and the second installment here. As we move… more»
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Classic Carry All: 1956 Chevrolet Suburban
When we think of modern Suburbans, the sight of a large, lurking vessel with huge chrome wheels and six television screens come to mind. It’s a shame, then, they’ve gotten so overloaded and complicated, especially when the original concept… more»
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Bullitt Memories: 1968 Dodge Charger
Barn Finds team member Josh reminded me of a significant anniversary this month: one of the most beloved car chase movies turns 50 this October, and of course, I am speaking of Bullitt. We felt it was appropriate to feature this 1968… more»
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Incomplete Package: 1965 Porsche 356 SC Cabriolet
Given how many storage containers I spot on a regular basis, it amazes me how many of them seem to have collector cars hiding inside. I mean, the logistics alone of getting your own storage container seem somewhat obtuse,… more»
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15K Original Miles: 1993 Mazda Miata
Low-mileage Miatas are not unheard of, but given how many were made, it’s surprising not to see more time-capsules like this 15,000-mile example. This beautiful car is nearly perfect, with just one small catch, but nothing that should keep… more»
