Ever hear of a stream-of-consiousness? Well, take a look at this listing for a 1979 Porsche 911 Targa and let me know if you think this listing qualifies. The seller’s run-on sentences not withstanding, what I do see is… more»
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Hiding for 20 Years: 1967 Rambler Rogue
Sometimes, all it takes is that cryptic photo of a car hiding in a garage or a barn to get an enthusiast’s blood pumping. What’s hidden back there, beyond the boxes and that sheet? Is it a muscle car… more»
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Dealer’s Private Stock: 1985 Toyota MR2
Among the more unusual cars that I see frequently in the boneyard are first-generation Toyota MR2s. They’re usually quite rusty but not heavily damaged; it makes me think that most of these unique two-seaters live happy lives with their… more»
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Estate Sale Survivor: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
When car enthusiasts pass on to the big highway in the sky, what happens to their cars? In some cases, families retain them if the gearhead gene is strong; in other instances, due to lack of interest or needing… more»
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RHD Euro-Spec: 1978 Ferrari 308GTB
You can’t get more 1980s than a white Ferrari, but the needle really begins to climb when you add a Koenig body kit to the mix. Ferrari 308s are not the most desirable F-car by far, but like so… more»
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Heated Storage Find: 1966 Maserati Mistral
Imagine owning a celebrated sports car for just under ten years and then parking it for the next few decades due to an issue with the fuel injection. Seems crazy, right? Well, crazy or not, that’s the story behind… more»
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Like a Good Pair of Levi’s: ’86 CJ7 Renegade
No one will disagree that old Jeeps are heaps of fun, but because of the high percentage of owners who use them for off-road exploits, very few remain in good condition. Plus, because of their all-weather friendliness, rust is… more»
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From AZ to AU: 1951 Olds 98 Convertible
A few days ago, we wrote up a handsome Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan that served as a reminder to some of the high points of the Oldsmobile brand. In general, the 98 lineup was a top-flight model, and if… more»
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Pace Car Partner: 1979 Mustang Go Cart
Just the other day, I saw a dealer promo go-cart in the shape of a first-generation Subaru Brat. It was one of those moments of, “Oh, I need to own that,” followed by more sane thoughts about where I’d… more»
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Dealer Serviced Survivor: 1975 Corvette
If I was going to buy a Corvette today, I might give this one a long, hard look. While this generation ‘Vette isn’t exactly hard to find, it usually takes some extra searching to weed through the tired project… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: Cold and Frozen
Because I value the Barn Finds community, I don’t let some snow and cold get in my way of exploring this nation’s great hidden junkyards. What does slow me down, however, is slipping on a sheet of ice and whacking my… more»
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Final Edition: 1981 Datsun 510
When we think of the Datsun 510, it’s easy to picture the 70’s-era model, usually a ’73 or a ’74, tearing up the road course and clad in the familiar BRE Datsun colors. Or, in street form, lowered over… more»
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Abandoned Shop Find: 1972 Mercedes 280SE
It doesn’t really matter what kind of car it is – finding a dusty, vintage automobile that’s been locked away in a shop for years will always be exiciting. The seller of this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE claims the owner… more»
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Ready for Winter: 1989 Pontiac 6000 STE AWD
Here in the northeast, we’re about to get the second major snowstorm of the season. It’s days like today that I wish my Subaru XT6 project was in top form, as churning through mountains of snow is what those… more»
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The Future of Driver’s Ed: 1968 Dodge Mobilab
We all can look back with either fondness or horror at the vehicles used in high school driver’s ed classes, but how many of us can say they learned how to drive virtually inside the “Education Service Unit Driver… more»
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Paging Rouge Val Holsteins: 1956 Ford COE
Is there an old truck any cooler than a Ford COE? If there is, I haven’t found it. These striking big-rigs remain stunning pieces of trucking archaeology, with their stacked front end just oozing with art deco-inspired facial features…. more»
