When we think of Airstreams, it’s hard not to envision the iconic polished aluminum trailers that have dominated the camper and R/V scene for decades. Lesser known is the “painted Airstream” known as the Argosy. This example is a… more»
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Twin Stick Survivor: 1981 Plymouth Champ
Our resident Japanese survivor-car fanatic Scotty G. may want to check out this unmolested 1981 Plymouth Champ, a rare variant stemming from Chrysler’s affinity for re-badging Mitsubishi economy cars. This particular example is less frequently seen, as most of… more»
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Build-A-Beast: BMW M1 Replica Kit Car
The world of replicas, or replicars, is vast and curious. How many legendary sports cars have ended up with a fiberglass mold made of it, built on the chassis of mundane vehicles like old Beetles and Fieros? Some of… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1965 BMW 1800Ti
Barn Finds reader Harry Hirsch has listed his pretty 1965 BMW 1800Ti with us as our latest exclusive. These cars are exceedingly hard to find in any condition today, and Harry’s appears quite nice with low mileage and unmodified condition…. more»
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1 Of 100 Built: 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X
It wasn’t that long ago we profiled a barn-find Ford Falcon GT that had been languishing in an Australian garage. Well, get ready for some deja vu as this 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X is also a recent discovery after close… more»
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Government Surplus: 1963 International Scout
The origins of the Federal Civil Defense Authority can be traced back to the panic that emerged at the height of the Cold War. It’s not hard to see why the government felt towns and cities should have resources… more»
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Siren Included: 1986 Nissan Safari Fire Truck
I’ve had the opportunity to get some exposure to the latest craze involving importing ex-municipal Japanese trucks thanks to the founder of Paladin Trucks in Blue Ridge, Georgia. The proprietor explained how many Japanese-market 4x4s live fairly low-impact lives… more»
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Rough Sport Package Car: 1983 BMW 320i
What do you do with a rough survivor? In other words, a car that is “all there” but suffering from the ravages of time and use? That’s the dilemma for me when considering this 1983 BMW 320i with the… more»
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RHD Rarity: 1979 Mazda Savanna RX-7
Here’s a curiosity: a right-hand drive Japanese-market spec Mazda Savanna RX-7. These were sold with the Savanna nomenclature overseas, and according to the listing, this particular car has been here for quite some time – as the seller says, ” All… more»
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Four-Door Quad 4: 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
“Cars from the 1980s that I would love to own: I will take Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais with the Quad 4, Alex.” While I doubt that will ever be an actual question on Jeopardy!, this rare four-door Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais would certainly… more»
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Four-Cam Road Car: 1957 Porsche 356 GS Carrera
Despite Porsche 356s seemingly piling up on eBay every week, there are some truly special models that get the attention – and money – they deserve. The 1957 356 GS Carerra, otherwise known by its four-cam motor, was one… more»
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Delivery Route Discovery: 1993 Toyota Supra
This 1993 Toyota Supra was discovered by a courier after dropping off a parcel somewhere in Ireland. Taking the opportunity to perhaps bargain for a car no one else was aware of, the delivery driver came home with an… more»
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Lowest Mileage in Existence? 1995 MG RV8
Here’s a car we don’t talk about often: the 1995 MG RV8, a sort of curtain call for the MGB over a decade after it ceased production. These limited-production convertibles were visually sympathetic to the original MGB, but updated… more»
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4,600 Miles From New: 1990 Lincoln Town Car
When I think of South Carolina, it’s hard not to think of Hilton Head. And when I think of Hilton Head, I immediately associate it with a Lincoln Town Car that has four sets of golf clubs in the… more»
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Shag Carpet Split Window: 1963 Chevy Corvette
It’s hard for us to think of collector cars today at one time being borderline throwaway vehicles. Certainly, more than a few Stingrays have appeared in junkyards over the years (much to our dismay) leaving aside any doubt that… more»
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Father/Son Project Material: 1974 Jensen-Healey
This 1974 Jensen-Healey roadster has been sidelined for many years after two attempts as father-son projects ultimately stalled. I’ve never looked too closely at these British droptops but may have to: powered with an all-alloy Lotus-sourced DOHC mill, they… more»
