The other day, I swore to myself I had enough projects. I was content; there was a solid combination of rarity and variety in my stash and I shouldn’t want for anything else. Then, I found a sweet Volvo… more»
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Only Original Once: 1977 Mustang Cobra II
There are some cars – and sellers – that just make you feel good about possibly buying from them. I don’t know if the owner of this very clean Mustang Cobra II is the world’s best seller or not,… more»
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Leaky Barn Victim: 1965 Riviera Gran Sport
The Buick Riviera remains one of the prettier cars to come out of Detroit, but they don’t often stay that way as the years wear on. This Riviera comes with the desirable Gran Sport package but has been stored… more»
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Jolly Green Project: 1972 AMC Javelin
If anyone watches the drama-injected TV show Fast ‘N Loud, then you’ll know the owner of the shop, Richard Rawlings, loves green cars. I wonder if he’s checking out this claimed-original Jolly Green AMC Javelin here on eBay. The seller seems… more»
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Jiffy Lube Serviced? 1979 Ferrari 400
The Ferrari 400 was not exactly one of the most loved exotics when it was introduced. The tide has turned, slightly, as the prices of other models have skyrocketed and enthusiasts look for any affordable point of entry for… more»
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Cheaper Without Tires: 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass
When first reading this ad, it’s easy to think the listing is pretty straight-forward: a grandma-owned Oldsmobile Cutlass with 70,000 original miles and appearing to be in fine condition despite its midwest location. Then there’s this oddity: the seller… more»
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Just 9,000 Miles: 1980 Ford Granada
Over the holidays, I asked my Dad what he remembered liking about the Ford Granada he bought new. Most notably, he called out the period advertisements touting the car as an alternative to a Mercedes. He didn’t remember much… more»
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Moving to Florida: ’74 DeTomaso Pantera Project
Ah, yes – a sentiment I know well: the yearning to live in a warm weather climate, where snow rarely falls and you can drive your beloved project cars all day long. Except for the owner of this unfinished… more»
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Truck Corral: No Reserve Chevy 3100
You’d be forgiven if you got excited and thought all three of these vintage pickups were up for grabs. It’d be fair to expect that they be released from their slumber in the less-than-glamorous surroundings of an old barn… more»
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Doctor’s Car: 1977 Porsche 911 Targa
Take a close look at that photo – how many Porsches do you see? Well, there’s one less in the second owner’s driveway now that his well-loved 1977 911 Targa is up for sale, but the red coupe is… more»
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6,000 Miles: 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood
When you see collector cars turn up in Detroit, you have to wonder if they belong to a retired GM employee who took their favorite model home as a retirement present. It makes sense, especially from an era when Cadillacs… more»
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One of 150: Basketcase Lamborghini Diablo SE30
Finding a Lamborghini in any form as a project is a rare occurence. But more often than not, if one is discovered, it’s a model from the 1970s, languishing after years of hard use. Occassionally, however, they turn up… more»
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Inspiration by Corvair: 1966 Ultra Van
When you stop to think about how many companies once specialized in creating road-going R/Vs using powerplants from everyday cars and trucks, it’s amazing that there’s not a bigger industry today of R/V conversion companies. Oddballs like this 1966… more»
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Winter Beater? $800 Oldsmobile Spitfire
Why is it that the corporate twins to the venerable Chevy Monza always seem to catch our eyes? I suppose it’s largely due to the fact that the Monza is seen far more frequently as an affordable, attainable classic,… more»
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Nice Bits Attached: 1982 BMW 320is
Although it’s been far too long since the last update on my project 1980 BMW 320/6, I hope to have some news to share soon! In the meantime, this find from Barn Finds reader Mike F. will have to do, as… more»
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1 of 29 Water Crawlers: 1969 Bolens Penguin
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to go off-roading (or at least trail crawling) with an ATV or other 4WD vehicle made by the likes of Kawasaki or Honda, you likely know how much fun they can be. Although… more»
