The Renault / AMC years were interesting ones, and the offspring of this marriage are still spotted in the wild today. Unfortunately introduced just about the time competition from Japan was ramping up and fuel prices were trending down, the… more»
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Under the Influence: 1965 Ford Cortina
As someone who isn’t a welder or a fabrication specialist, I’ve never had the desire to become an artist with automotive bodywork. But, those more creative than me have whipped up some impressive hot rods and street customs that… more»
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Four Eyed Survivor: 1985 Mustang Convertible
As someone who is bespectacled, the “four eyes” insult still lingers in the deep recesses of my brain. If only I had known, back then, that I could have uttered a witty come-back along the lines of, “Oh yeah?… more»
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One Family Owned: 1977 Dodge Aspen Wagon
It’s never fun to let a car go, especially if it’s been in the same family since new. But sometimes other issues are more important than keeping a trusty old steed in the garage, and in the case of… more»
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Northstar Equipped: 1993 Cadillac Allante
It was just a few days ago we featured an as-new Cadillac Allante being sold by a dealer for a hefty chunk of change. If that got your wheels turning that you might want to own one of these… more»
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Almost Perfect: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
Reading, reading, reading….all sounds pretty good. The right options. Unrestored but still presentable. Gosh, it’s all there! Let’s see, engine details: “The engine is not the original.” And there it goes, the wind out of my sails. Still, this… more»
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Never This Nice: 1968 VW Karmann Ghia
One thing that drives me nuts about Karmann Ghias is this: they are such pretty, graceful cars, and possess the best combinations of style and character with dirt-cheap mechanical components. However, that last part tends to be the reason… more»
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We Lost One: Former Barn Find Feature Junked
Sigh. Pour one out and raise your glass: a car we previously wrote up and were hopeful would find a good home has been spotted in the junyard, stripped of useful parts and headed to the shredder. Recently, when… more»
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Not a Grocery Getter: 1989 Olds Ninety-Eight
Across the USA, there are likely thousands of Olds Ninety-Eights rusting away in junkyards and impound parking lots, long forgotten as a former high-end luxury car. However, when a specimen pops up that clearly bucks that trend, is it worth… more»
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Affordable to All: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte
While there are any number of cars you can buy cheaply, the age-old question is this: should you? Despite many of us seemingly adopting a negative attitude about the true costs of ownership for some types of speciality vehicles,… more»
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Rusty But Cheap: 1973 Honda N600
For a hot minute, I was convinced one of these tiny Hondas would be in my garage come the end of summer. Barn Finds actually had one listed as part of a collection of vehicles up for grabs, but I bid… more»
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Only Calling Once! Warehouse Find in NJ
Why is it the ads with seemingly the most potential for an exciting find are written by people who seem almost reluctant to sell? Barn Finds reader Geoff flagged this very interesting craigslist find showing what appears to be a warehouse… more»
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Former Horse Hauler: 1966 Chevy C-10
Old work trucks can serve all sorts of entertaining purposes, from the perfect vintage race car hauler to camping rigs with all the luxuries of home. But this 1966 Chevrolet C-10 leaves the doors open (literally!) to all sorts… more»
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Best Year to Buy: 1981 Chevy Citation X11
The Chevy Citation will never be confused with a car that set the world on fire or took home repeat trophies on a “10 Best” list. No, it was the epitome of poor quality control and questionable execution that… more»
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Original Paint: 1972 Mercury Capri
I did a double-take when checking out this original paint Mercury Capri for sale in sunny Los Gatos, California. I recently discovered a small repair shop in my neck of the woods that had a similar green Capri parked… more»
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Clone Racer: 1973 Dodge Charger
If you’re OK with not owning the genuine article of a pricey car, replicas can be a good way to go. Personally, I’d have zero issues driving a Beck 550 Spyder kit, but some folks only like the real-deal…. more»
