Allthough Dodge’s Shelby-built Shadows – known as the CSX – were well received by enthusiasts, the company never built out the product line beyond the fixed-head coupe. One enthusiast took matters into his own hands to build a faithful… more»
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425HP V8 + 4 Speed: 1963 Chevy Impala 409
In 1963, you could have ordered what amounted to a drag car for the street if you saddled up to your Chevy dealer and whispered the words, “Z-11.” A few folks were lucky enough to take one of the… more»
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Indy 500 Festival Heritage: 1979 Mustang Pace Car
The trouble with pace cars is so many of them have little historical significance beyond being produced in limited numbers at the time of a momentous occasion. There are legions of replicas running around, deflating values of other pace… more»
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Not A Hilux: 1972 Toyota Carina
So often, the Toyotas we feature from this vintage are preserved examples of Toyota’s classic truck, the Hilux pickup. But this time, the vintage Toyota we’ve found is a rarely seen 1972 Toyota Carina hatchback, which you’ll find here on… more»
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1st Gen Jackpot: Early Acura Integra Collection
Among Japanese cars rapidly approaching extinction, the first-generation Acura Integra is high on the list of endangered species. The Integra was a close sibling to the Hondas of the same era, but all that symbolized was another opportunity to… more»
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Field Of Dreams: Massive South Dakota Auction
Barn Finds reader Brian K. spotted a massive auction happening over the next few days in South Dakota, with cars and trucks stretching from the 1920s to the 1990s. It’s hard to tell whether it’s a salvage yard or someone’s… more»
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Back Room Find: Shelby GT500 Convertible
There are stories that show you it’s always worth keeping in touch with owners of special cars. The current owner of this barn find Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible wasn’t able to buy it the first time he laid eyes… more»
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Get Me To The Church: 350-Equipped ’59 Jaguar
Finding a vintage Jaguar that doesn’t already have numerous mechanical faults due to finicky wiring and British engineering can be a chore. Fortunately, someone has already converted a classy 1959 Jaguar Mark IX to a much more reliable powerplant,… more»
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Yours for $89K: 1990 VW Transporter Syncro
While the prices on air-cooled Volkswagens of a certain vintage continues to amaze, late-model variants can occasionally surprise us as well. Take this low-mileage 1990 VW Transporter Syncro that Barn Finds reader Bill Walters spotted: the seller is asking $89,900! To… more»
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Rarely This Nice: 1990 Nissan 300ZX
Nissan’s 300ZX has come in many flavors over the years, but 1990 represented a complete transformation of the model. While turbocharging was still on the menu, the naturally aspirated version was also quite desirable thanks to a powerful six-cylinder… more»
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Manual + Turbo: 1979 Ford Mustang
These days, much ado is made about the turbocharged Mustang and Camaro variants, about what a great deal they are and the fuel economy they deliver. But the idea of a sporty Mustang with a turbocharged mill is nothing… more»
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Impressive Scoop: 1972 Plymouth Scamp Drag Car
Acquiring a race car with historic provenance is almost always a pricey proposition. But you can rather easily get into a former drag car for far less money, though you’ll sacrifice some historic pedigree in the process. This 1972… more»
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Owner Went West: Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo Z
This rare Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo Z popped up in a New Hampshire barn, where it’s been stashed since the owner left for the West Coast in 2003 – and never returned. Fortunately, it looks like he or she… more»
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One Owner Time Capsule: 1970 Chevy Nova
This 1970 Chevrolet Nova is pictured with its longtime original owner, and despite the rather confusing craigslist description, it does appear to be a real-deal survivor. As a lifelong California car, rust seems non-existent, but the otherwise decent interior… more»
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One of 104: 20th Anniversary Mustang GT350
Although special edition Mustangs are not hard to find, there are occasionally examples that were truly built in limited numbers. Unlike a genuine Shelby or other six-figure ‘Stang, this 1984 Mustang GT350 is an anniversary edition and one of… more»
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Barn Find in Miniature: 1993 Subaru Justy
When grandparents grow fearful of the land-barge Lincoln, they tend to go smaller and (conceivably) safer in their next ride. This Subaru Justy popped up on the Worcester, Mass. craigslist as a barn find that the original owner purchased… more»
