Ah, the lovely Mercury Capri. These Euro-inspired models are a rarity on these shores anymore, with many of them falling victim to the tin worm or just fading off into obscurity. It’s rare to find any roadgoing example, especially… more»
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Sitting Since 1990: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Could you imagine walking out past your project car every day for the last 17 years, just watching it collect dust? That’s the story being told in a listing for a 1973 Datsun 240Z. I suppose if you own… more»
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22 Years Stored: 1952 Mercedes 170VA
I’ve often thought an ideal storage arrangement would be some sort of basement-style setup where you could sock away a few project cars next to the surf boards and old bicycles. One owner of a vintage Mercedes-Benz W136 chassis… more»
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Upscale Aries: 1983 Dodge 400
Among short-lived models, Chrysler Corporation’s 400 line didn’t stick around very long. Originally conceived as a step-up from the Aires lineup, it was quickly folded into the 600 series just two years after introduction, making this clean coupe here on… more»
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Originally Cost $167,400: 1990 Bentley Turbo R
Well, this is a sad sight: a once-proud Bentley Turbo R sedan languishing in a tow yard after being collected from an estate sale. This is one of those vehicles that graced the pages of any hardcover book or… more»
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1 of 122: 1983 Chrysler Imperial
In the world of automotive color combinations, black with red is one the sharpest there is, in my humble opinion. From BMWs to Mazdas, Fords to Mopars, black on red is one of the more eye-catching combos out there…. more»
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$100 Or Best Offer! 1973 Olds Omega
There isn’t much you can buy with $100 when it comes to motor vehicles. Sure, you could buy a wreck, or a previously harvested parts car – but sometimes, even those exceed $100. Well, out in San Francisco you… more»
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From XR7s to COEs: Dallas Car Collection
Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted a terrific find on craigslist, where a seller (more like a dealer, it seems) has a variety of project cars ranging from complete to needy up for grabs. The diversity of the vehicles is… more»
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10,000 Miles! 1983 Ford Mustang GT
As we know all too well, Fox Body Mustangs are often abused by senseless owners due to their low cost of entry. That’s why when a high-priced examples rolls around, I’m not too upset that it keeps some buyers… more»
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Interesting Options: 1987 Olds 442
For cars that were produced in healthy quantities, the devil is in the details when it comes time to determining what makes one better than another. Take this 1987 Oldsmobile 442 located in Pennsylvania: it’s a non-runner with obvious engine… more»
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$750 EV! Cheap Geo Prism Electric Car
So here at Barn Finds, we’re largely petrol-lovin’, tire-smokin’ enthusiasts that salivate over a good muscle car find. But we’re also a collection of folks who like the ocassional oddball, and to me, it doesn’t get much stranger than… more»
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Price Reduction? 1981 AMC Spirit
It could just be a clever ploy by the seller to make us think he’s willing to wheel and deal, but I don’t know anyone who would list a car with a higher price on the windshield as their feature… more»
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Barn Friends: ’73 Lincoln & ’55 DeSoto
This pair of sleeping beauties popped up on craigslist recently, where they’ve been shuttered in the barn for the last 4-6 years. Certainly, we’ve found plenty of cars that have been hidden away for decades upon decades, but it… more»
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Mental Health Transport: 1971 VW Bus
While VW Transporters tend to be a dime a dozen, finding a later model in decent condition is always worth a closer look. Although most air-cooled fanatics are salivating over earlier models in the 23-window configuration, this could be… more»
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Battered Sleeper: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
Ever look at a tired project and think, “There could be a good car underneath?” My success rate at picking winners and losers isn’t too shameful (yet),but I’m struggling to determine if this rare Dodge Spirit R/T is past… more»
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The Weird 2 Project: 1969 Citroen DS21
Sometimes, the license plate is as interesting as the car it’s attached to. The plate on this 1969 Citroen ZX DS21 spells out “Weird 2,” which could indicate there’s another oddball in the original owner’s collection with the plate… more»
