When summer rolls around, I know there’s a part of the month of August where I spend a week with my wife’s family in a very rural – and camper friendly – location. I’m talking the deep South, where… more»
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1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille: Rough And Ready
If there was ever a car that was begging for simply applying some clear coat over the well-weathered paint, this Caddy would be it. Listed for $5,500 here on Kansas City’s craigslist, it was supposedly laid up in sometime… more»
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1968 Saab 96: Tow Yard Save
I would love to spend a day at a police impound yard. I can only imagine some of the cars that come in, especially in areas like Los Angeles where the specimens are rust-free and as varied as the… more»
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1953 Hudson Hornet: Tattooed Metal
The concept of pinstriping is not entirely unlike the tendency for young people to invest in body art. It’s a form of expression, I suppose, but it doesn’t really change what’s underneath that fancy ink. Fortunately, a car like… more»
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1970 Citroen DS: Grandpa’s Au Revoir
It’s rare to find these classic Citroens in working condition when they do pop up, and restored ones are commanding a serious premium as of late. This 1970 example here on eBay is cheap at the moment, with no… more»
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1962 Austin Healey 3000: Ran When Parked
There are some cars that seem to command a following no matter where they go, and it’s safe to say the Big Healeys fall into that category. This 1962 MK2 example was posted here on craigslist for $14,000 as part… more»
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1971 Lotus Europe: The Anti-Project
Europas pop up on Barn Finds a fair amount, and usually in project car form. Credit the fact that these vehicles do not have tremendously high values on the open market and restoring anything of this vintage with British… more»
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1972 VW Beetle: Sawzall Save
We all enjoy the idea of buying a car with a little bit of history, and it helps when sellers clue us in to a car’s past. I don’t think I’ve seen a more head-scratching description than the one… more»
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1966 Dodge Coronet Wagon: Bad in Black
The subject of wagons has come up before on Barn Finds, including our recent Face Off of American battle wagons. While I love the idea of the extra space, the proportions are often so ungainly that I lose interest… more»
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1973 BMW 3.0CS: Taking It Personally
In my opinion, there are some cars that should be put back together the exact way they came apart. If you’re restoring certain classics, there’s a way to do things that keeps them intact for the next generation to… more»
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1970 Honda N600: 25 Year Hiatus
I can understand a car sitting for 5 years. Heck, maybe even 10. But some of the numbers I see on classifieds listing really surprise me, as I generally can’t let 2 or 3 days go by before I… more»
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1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II: Unfinished Business
Every once in a great while, I think about how simple my life would be without car projects. More money, more space, less stress – all of that sounds pretty good sometimes! It’s possible this is the sentiment that… more»
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Limo Face Off: Mercedes 300D Vs Ford Granada
So, you own a classic car. What does it do? Does it go on Sunday drives, finding solace on country lanes? Does it take up space in the garage, consuming time and funds with abandon? The answer may be… more»
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Face Off: BMW 2002 Tii Vs Datsun 510
When you set up to compare two of the most celebrated driver’s cars of the last 50 years, it’s almost impossible not to include a BMW 2002 and Datsun 510. Most of us know by now you don’t have to… more»
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Face Off: American BattleWagons
Enter the BattleWagons: that’s the theme of this week’s Face Off, along with an emphasis on bringing some vintage family haulers back from the dead. Copart offers a wealth of once-great vehicles in their Classics section, and it’s a… more»
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1977 Dodge Ram Van Vs 1970 GMC Short Van
We all have some segment of vehicles we haven’t explored. Many of our readers are well-versed on the nuances of Mustang and Camaro production; others know Alfa-Romeos inside and out. Still others can help Jesse diagnose brake issues from… more»
