It’s no secret that finding sporty and compact rear-wheel-drive vehicles is a challenge, especially if you don’t want to break the bank. During the mid-1980s, many automakers discontinued rear-wheel-drive compact cars or switched them to front-wheel-drive platforms, which means… more»
Jun 13, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Survivor ST185: 1991 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo
During the mid-1980s, compact vehicles from all over the world received all-wheel-drive variants, including BMW’s 3-Series, Dodge’s Colt, Honda’s Civic Wagon, Nissan’s Stanza, Pontiac’s 6000, and plenty more. Toyota sold a variety of models using its All-Trac full-time four-wheel-drive… more»
Jun 12, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Price Drop: 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS With Recaro Package
It’s been over a decade since Isuzu stopped selling passenger vehicles in the United States, and while they were mostly known for selling trucks and SUVs before they departed from the market, the automaker also sold a handful of… more»
Jun 12, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Dashing Diesel: 1980 Volkswagen Dasher Hatchback
Most folks are familiar with Volkswagen’s Passat, a midsize vehicle which the company has sold globally since 1973. Even though the Passat name made its way to the United States for the 1989 model year, the automaker sold the… more»
Jun 9, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Patina Rod: Custom 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Extensively modifying classic domestic vehicles is a huge part of American car culture, especially when it comes to customizing them for added performance and personified looks. This 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup that’s available here on eBay is a great… more»
Jun 9, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve ‘Rocco: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco
While it doesn’t earn a ton of praise from enthusiasts, I’ve always enjoyed Volkswagen’s Scirocco sports coupe, which was available in the United States from 1975 to 1988. While it is mechanically similar to other Volkswagen models from the… more»
Jun 8, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Bavarian Oddball: 1989 BMW Z1
Though many folks are familiar with BMW’s Z3 and Z4 models, the first BMW Z Series model was the Z1, a funky roadster with a production run of approximately 8,000 units. Additionally, the Z1 was never offered in the… more»
Jun 8, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Super Van: 1974 Ford Econoline 300
“Vanning” is the practice of modifying a van or truck with living accommodations, and while it first earned popularity in the 1970s, it is also currently making a comeback. Unfortunately, many custom vans from the original era of vanning… more»
Jun 5, 2020 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare 1976 Buick Century Free Spirit
As an automotive enthusiast who appreciates vehicles from all around the world, I enjoy learning about interesting vehicles that I was previously unaware of. I didn’t know much about this 1976 Buick Century Free Spirit that Barn Finds reader David… more»
Jun 4, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Parked in ’92: 1970 Volvo 1800E Coupe
Volvo may have a reputation for building boxy vehicles, but the 1800 is an exception – Swedish designer Pelle Petterson designed the car while he was a student of Italian coachbuilder and designer Pietro Frua, which contributes to its… more»
Jun 4, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve Coupe: 1974 Volvo 142
Though Volvo’s Amazon and 240 models receive praise from enthusiasts, the 140 Series that the company manufactured between the two models doesn’t garner as much attention. In my opinion, the 140 blends the round design features of the Amazon… more»
May 14, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
350 V8 Powered: 1988 Lotus Esprit SE
When considering that the Lotus Esprit is an attractive, mid-engine sports car built in the United Kingdom, most folks who stumbled upon this article probably wondered to themselves, “why does an article about a British sports car have a… more»
May 14, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1978 GMC High Sierra 2500
These days, it’s hard to find clean and relatively affordable examples of vehicles that are popular enough to have a following. In the full-size truck world, General Motors’ “squarebody” trucks are very desirable, which makes this driver-quality 1978 GMC… more»
May 6, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One-Owner Truck: 1982 Dodge Ram 150 Royal
While Ram Trucks are now a brand of their own, this wasn’t always the case – the Dodge Ram was the successor to the D-Series trucks, and it was the company’s full-size pickup model for decades. The original owner… more»
May 6, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
No Reserve Survivor: 1978 Toyota Corona Coupe
Before offering the now-popular Camry to customers in the United States, Toyota sold a front-engine, rear-drive compact vehicle known as the Corona. The Corona was available in various body styles and it shared components with the Celica sports car,… more»
Apr 12, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Special S130: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition
Though most folks regard the first-generation S30 Datsun Z as the most iconic model of the sports car, the second-generation S130 is gaining traction among collectors and enthusiasts. This clean 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition is available here… more»
