When visiting the team at Oxford Motorcars this week, I noticed a gorgeous BMW 3.0CS on the lift, much like this one that Barn Finds reader Dennis C sent in. The reason it was in the shop? A manual transmission swap…. more»
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Missing Stripes? 1977 Pontiac LeMans Can Am
My eyes may be deceiving me, but I do not see the iconic stripes gracing the hood and doors of this Pontiac LeMans that’s said to be an original “Can Am” package car. Spotted by Barn Finds reader Pat L., this… more»
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Clean Cali Pickup: 1971 Chevy El Camino
What is it about El Caminos? I feel like 9 times out of 10, they are used up and tired, often not worth restoring despite oozing with the cool factor. Maybe it’s because they doubled as both workhorses and… more»
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Beetle-Ru! Dual Engined VW/Subaru
Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you: that’s an ’80s Subaru with a Beetle back-end welded onto it! Although it may not be four-wheel drive, it does sport two engines, one driving each end. It’s hard to reckon what… more»
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Country Find: 1956 Chevrolet 210
What’s the weather like in Oklahoma? The reason I ask is because despite looking like it’s a lost cause, this buried-in-brush Chevy 210 supposedly had solid floors, from the firewall to the trunk. If that’s the case, this could… more»
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Impressive Survivor: 1977 BMW 320i
Obviously, I’m a bit partial towards E21-series BMWs, but this one just blew me away. Said to be a low-mileage survivor locked away in a suburban garage until just recently, it sports a one-year only color and remains in… more»
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Jeff In The Junkyard: Wintertime Finds
Although I generally loathe winter, it is my preferred season for visiting salvage yards. If the mercury stays above 20 degrees, my flannel-lined work gear keeps up with the colder temps. Plus, this means there are generally no bugs… more»
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Needs Rescuing: 1989 Saleen Mustang
If you’re a Saleen fanatic, prepare to have your heart ripped out! This is a genuine Fox Body Saleen, but it has clearly seen better days. Said to have been left outside for several years, the paint is peeling… more»
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Bug with Back: Custom VW Vandetta
I imagine one of the common complaints about a small car like the original VW Beetle could be lack of storage space, or not enough room for hauling home large items. Well, if you happen to know how to… more»
State of the State: Jeff’s Project Updates
A few of us here at Barn Finds realized that it seems like eons can pass before we provide an update on our project vehicles. So, here’s mine! First up, the 1981 Toyota Hiace: so far, the motor has been given… more»
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Junk Yard Find: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
As most of you by now know, I’m a big proponent of the salvage industry. I get downright passionate about it when I find facilities that do a solid job of providing great customer service and being savvy enough… more»
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Straight Six And A Stick: 1979 Toyota Supra
It’s interesting to think that Toyota tried to preserve the lineage of its sporty models by calling the original Supra a “Celica-Supra,” despite the fact that the more expensive two-door was a significantly different car. With a smooth inline… more»
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Ziebart’d from New: 1978 Ford Granada ESS
A few days ago, we posted a low-mileage Ford Granada coupe that garnered quite a reaction. Some liked it, most didn’t, and almost all of our readers were in agreement that it was overpriced. Well, this 1978 Ford Granada… more»
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Trashed Turbo: 1989 Porsche 930
Among the cars you can buy today with some chance of a modest upside are turbocharged Porsches from the 1980s. The company’s iconic bruiser, the 930, has been enjoying a steady uptick in values perhaps driven by the salivating… more»
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Low Mileage Sweptline: 1963 Dodge D200
As the forebearer to today’s Dodge Ram, the Dodge D200 pickup was an innovative platform in its day, serving as a test-bed for features not often found in a truck. Fittingly, today’s Ram brand has endeavored to make the… more»
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42K Miles and a Stick: 1987 Mustang 5.0
Fox Body Mustangs are a dime a dozen, but your search can be made trickier if you demand a bone-stock survivor with the V8 and a 5-speed. Well, Barn Finds reader PS Photog spotted this low-mileage Mustang here on craigslist equipped just as… more»
