This 1977 Pontiac Sunbird stands out solely because there can’t be too many of these platform twins left on the road. Sharing much of what resides beneath the sheetmetal with the Chevy Vega of the day, the Sunbird pops… more»
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Saved from Scrapper: 1987 Shelby Lancer
Over the years, there have been any number of tales about enthusiasts rescuing rare cars from the merciless hands of the local scrap yard. How many of them are true is anybody’s guess, but it sure is thought-provoking to… more»
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Maxi Scooter: 1986 Honda Helix
There’s an emerging appreciation for scooters and other two-wheeled contraptions conceived in the 1980s, namely because their space-age design has come into retro-style. This 1986 Honda Helix is a rarely seen “maxi scooter”, a name designated to those baby… more»
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Third Row Seating: 1987 Chevy Caprice Wagon
It’s amazing how a set of trim rings over some steel wheels can transform a grandma wagon into a tough-looking street cruiser. This Chevy Caprice wagon spotted by Barn Finds reader Pat L. is said to be a two-owner survivor… more»
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41K Mile V12: 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Just the other day I was flipping through the classifieds in Thoroughbred and Classic Cars, my $8 guilty magazine pleasure, and noticed a late production XJS just like this one listed for sale. It was a 1994 “Celebration” coupe and it… more»
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Soft Window, Soft Metal: 1968 Porsche 911 Targa
Although much bally-hooing has occurred over the sudden rise in air-cooled 911 prices, there are a few variants that are either suitably rare or special enough that their high price tag is well-deserved. The “soft-window” 911L Targa is one… more»
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300K Miles, Still Passes Smog: 1984 Toyota Supra
Toyotas certainly have a reputation for being long-lived, but often times those high mileage accomplishments occur behind the wheel of a Camry or Corolla. That’s why you’d be forgiven if you did a double take upon seeing one of… more»
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Bonanza Bus: 1980 VW Camper
You learn something new every day: this VW Bus, called a “Bonanza” by the seller, sports a Chevrolet power plant and the full camper van treatment, along with an elongated “gallery” window in the sides! It may look like… more»
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Stuck in the Hedge: 1980 Ford Pinto
You have to appreciate the eager beavers on eBay. This 1980 Ford Pinto looks like it was sunk up to its wheel wells in the Tennessee muck before being listed for sale. Surprisingly, it looks reasonably complete with the… more»
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Mission Control: 1985 Starship Camaro
Among the myriad special editions of Camaros and Firebirds through the years, there’s one that rarely appears for sale: the Starship Camaro. Tapping into an era wherein neon lights and LCD screens were all the rage, this limited production… more»
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Diesel Longevity: 1981 Toyota Hilux
For those of you who recall my 1981 Toyota HiAce project (there will be updates…someday), this little Hilux diesel played an indirect role in my van making the trip from Panama to the USA. You see, the previous owner… more»
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Pace Car Homage: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am
When Pontiac needed to make a splash in an era of seriously gutted muscle cars, they turned to one of the few options they had left: enhanced aerodynamics. This 1983 Pontiac Trans Am is one of 2,500 Daytona 500… more»
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Tennessee Built: 1980s Trike
I, for one, have never understood the point of a trike. If I’m going to own a motorcycle, I want to own a crotch rocket banshee that will scare the bejesus out of me. If I want to cruise… more»
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The Perfect Platform? 1981 Ford Mustang LX
This 1981 Ford Mustang LX is claimed to be an impressive survivor, residing with just one elderly owner who ceased driving it many years ago. It is stock and equipped with a manual transmission and four-cylinder mill. While not… more»
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German Mafia: 1979 Mercedes 280E
Is there such a thing as the German mafia? I don’t know, but if there is, I’ll bet one of their members previously drove this period-modified 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280E. You get so used to seeing W123’s appearing as well-worn… more»
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6,050 Original Miles: 35th Anniversary Corvette
There was a time when all it took was liberal amounts of white paint to make a car stand out from the crowd. This largely occurred in the 80s and isn’t seen much now (though all-black seems to always… more»
