This 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe has been out of action for the last 18 years, following what the seller says is $20K in showcar-grade enhancements. Obviously, the first thing you notice is the outrageous “Grabber Orange” paint sprayed… more»
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Dad’s Racecar: 1955 Austin Healey 100-4
Here’s a car I would have a hard time getting rid of: Barn Finds reader Levi Andrus spotted this autocross-ready 1955 Austin Healey 100-4, which belonged to the seller’s father and has been a track car since the 60s. The Healey… more»
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Low Mileage Rotary: Preserved 1982 Mazda RX-7
The first-generation Mazda RX-7 remains one of the best values out there in vintage Japanese sports cars, with great looks and a memorable powerplant under the hood. They don’t often fall into the pile of modified cars that get… more»
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Rolled in ’72: 1959 Porsche 356
Someday, I hope to meet the owner behind the eBay account, porforauto. They’re the ones that seemingly bought every wrecked Porsche 356 from the 1960s-onward and are now sitting on a stockpile of precious metal. Well, I guess that… more»
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Rare Two-Door: 1975 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe
One of my favorite places to visit on Cape Cod is the Toad Hall Classic Car Museum in Hyannis Port, and if you choose to swing by, you’ll likely see a handsome red Jaguar XJ6 coupe, or XJ6C, parked… more»
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Preserved Special Edition: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
Near as I can figure, this is a “Black & Gold” edition of the celebrated Datsun / Nissan 280ZX. There were numerous special editions floating around in the 1980s for Nissan’s halo car, but the Black & Gold moniker… more»
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Aftermarket Stretch: 1986 Toyota Pickup
This 1986 Toyota pickup is an oddball for sure, with a custom “stretch” conversion performed to give it some extra rear passenger room in lieu of a traditional extended cab. Apparently, it was sold new on dealer lots, but… more»
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Snowbird Survivor: 11K Mile 1986 Honda Accord
Oh boy, this 1986 Honda Accord hatchback brought back some memories. My first car that I drove to school all by myself was my mother’s retired 1987 Accord LX-i sedan. These were the days when Honda was building cars that… more»
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Cherry Survivor: 1986 BMW 325es
Most E30 BMW enthusiasts (like myself) get excited about an original Sport package car, denoted by the letter “S” on the end of the badge. This 1986 BMW 325es is such a car, but it’s arguably harder to find… more»
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Estate Liquidation: Porsche 911 Collection
Barn Finds reader Barry spotted one of the better Porsche hoards to hit the market recently, as several desirable models are being sold off as part of an estate liquidation. The collection is located in Colorado, and the seller says… more»
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Dan’s Best Discovery: 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
Update 8/23/2018 – We just heard from Danger Dan, you might remember his finds from a few years ago which you can read about here. It turns out he’s the one to discover this Mangusta! If you have any… more»
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Gray Market Import: 1981 Mercedes 500SE
One of my pet peeves is when an eBay seller attempts to be witty in their listing and fails dramatically. This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SE is a European-market model that supposedly sat in a barn for several years before being… more»
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Rust-Free Repaint: 1976 AMC Gremlin
When we find survivor-grade cars that have been repainted, it’s sometimes easy to make the assumption that the car will disappoint in other areas, i.e. the interior or the chassis. The seller of this 1976 AMC Gremlin claims he… more»
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Parental Neglect: 1969 Volkswagen Bus
As part of the large Georgia collection cleanout we’re handling (get excited, I’m headed back there this weekend!), one of the Barn Finds Exclusives we listed a 1974 VW Bus – sold quite fast. It was a great project vehicle, with minimal rust and… more»
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Reluctant to Sell: 1971 AMC Pacer Levi’s Edition
It is hot as blazes in the northeastern United States right now, far hotter than normal. It makes me question my desire to live in Florida full-time. However, deeper, more lingering quandaries have to do with why manufacturers spent… more»
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Over-Revved S14: 1988 BMW M3
When discussing a performance vehicle like the BMW E30 M3, it’s important to note that despite many of them now living as trailer queens, these were cars you drove with reckless abandon when new. As a highly-strung, road-going version… more»
