Despite the numerous vehicles made in the late 1970s of dubious quality and performance, the FJ40 Land Cruiser was one of the bright spots. If you measure performance in durability and utility, the Land Cruiser basically puts many, many… more»
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Original Owner Sale: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
Although almost totally forgettable as a car, this 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix is likely one of the best ones left if you’ve got a crush on this generation of GM’s mass market sedan. The listing says it’s for sale… more»
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Garage Find with 16K: 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati
The Chrysler TC by Maserati has been written about in great detail on these pages, better known for being a bit of a sales disappointment, that didn’t stop consumers from buying them at full price and eventually watching their… more»
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Cosmetically Challenged: 1967 Lancia Fulvia
This 1967 Lancia Fulvia appears to have been loved at one point in time, with a reasonably complete interior and serviceable body with the exception of the hood. The seller is offering a whole host of spares with the… more»
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Beach Ready: 1969 GMC Sportvan
This wicked 1969 GMC Sportvan is located in my neck of the woods, practically down the road in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Aside from the snow on the ground, I would have guessed this was hiding out in San Jose… more»
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2,059 Original Miles: 1989 Dodge Daytona
I’m not sure why you’d keep a 1989 Dodge Daytona in a bubble, limiting the mileage to less than 3,000, but this non-Shelby, non-turbo example is exactly such a vehicle. It does come with the preferred 5-speed manual transmission and… more»
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Priced To Sell: 1976 Porsche 912
The seller of this 1976 Porsche 912 claims it is priced to sell, with a $19,500 asking price and the option to submit a best offer. This one feels like a mixed bag to me, with some big jobs… more»
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Flares and Louvers: 1980 AMC Spirit AMX
Putting fender flares and window louvers on a car like the AMC Spirit was only part of the recipe for creating the brawny AMX liftback. A number of other enhancements were made that gave these beefed-up Spirits some actual… more»
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Claimed 12K Original Miles: 1976 Datsun 280Z
This 1976 Datsun 280Z is said to wear exceedingly low mileage with cosmetic condition that seems to back it up. The seller notes this is an estate sale find with under 13,000 original miles, and the high levels of… more»
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La Jolla Time Capsule: 1978 Volvo 244
Volvos are workhorses, typically used for the bump and grind of daily life. They’re purchased for this reputation of durability, and as such, many of them are fairly tired (but rarely worn out) by the time they reach 30… more»
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40s Ford Bodykit: 1963 VW Beetle Speedster
There’s a lot going on here with this 1963 VW Beetle convertible, which is technically done as a Speedster tribute, along with a bit of a 40s Ford body kit molded in. Are you keeping up? I’m not sure… more»
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39 Miles from New: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
Considered by many to be the crudest example of a Viper, the first generation models still have a charm all of their own, likely due to the subpar build quality and outrageous concept car styling. This example has a… more»
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Scarce Buggy: 1965 VW Concept 1 Kit Car
This unusual VW-based kit car is called a Concept 1, which is super confusing when you consider the reincarnated VW “New” Beetle was called the same thing. This example, spotted by Barn Finds reader Jamie, is dusty but complete, even… more»
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Cheap First Gen: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
There’s not much I yearn for in the way of a new project car at the moment, but the first-generation Ford Taurus SHO always gives me pause. Having a good-sized sedan to carry the family in while still getting… more»
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Logs Since New: 1947 Luscombe 8E
Oftentimes, the planes that show up on craigslist are worth talking about. This 1947 Luscombe 8E is no different, and it’s located in Maine after having not known flown since 1977. It’s an interesting alternative to a Cessna of… more»
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Exposed by Weather: Hidden 1951 Ford Convertible
“They’re still out there.” That’s a phrase we’ve seen on these pages before, where we remind ourselves and all of you that there’s seemingly still a good supply of classic cars hiding, waiting to be discovered. This 1949 1951… more»
