El Caponcho: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

This one is a head-scratcher, even more so than some of the others that have popped up lately. Intrepid Barn Finds.. finder.. Pat L, sent in this 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix custom pickup, El Caponcho, or El Poncho, or… more»

Mmm Mmm Mikado! 1978 Chevrolet LUV

The first-generation LUV (light utility vehicle) which was made for the 1972-1980 model years. It’s the purest iteration of the model, which ended in 1982 after Chevy came out with the S-10. This 1978 Chevrolet LUV Mikado is on… more»

Sweet Sun Valley: 1954 Mercury Monterey

You’ll need a hat on while driving this 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley, unless you: a) have the factory sunshield in place. b) only drive it at night. c) don’t mind getting the top of your skull sunburned, again…. more»

X’tra Long XL: 1984 Ford F-350 XL

The seller of this 1984 Ford F-350 XL lists it as being 21-feet long. Finally, a vehicle that’s longer than the ’66 Lincoln! I don’t see too many four-door pickups from this era around anymore, and this is a… more»

Beautiful B-Body: 1969 Dodge Coronet 440

This is the sort of vehicle that most people dream about finding, sans two extra doors. Being a four-door sedan, most people will pass right on by, and that’s fine, not everyone likes everything, that’s what makes the world… more»

S’No Tempo: 1991 Mercury Tozaz LS-AWD

Never seen snow! Just kidding, of course, this 1991 Mercury Topaz LS-AWD has made easy work of driving in the snow for the last 26 years. This fancy Tempo is on Craigslist in Tigard, Oregon, just a few miles southwest of… more»

Trick Transtar: 1970 International CO-4070A

Are you an aggressive tailgater looking for your next daily driver? Do you have a really, really big boat or trailer to haul? If so, this 1970 International CO-4070A could be for you. This is one mean, cool truck!… more»

French Dressing: 1970 Citroën Méhari

How many of you were alive in 1970? I think my dad, who would have been 79 years old on July 15th, would have gotten a kick out of seeing this 1970 Citroën Méhari parked next to his 1956 Pontiac…. more»

Gold Nugget: 1980 Honda Prelude

This thing is gold, Jerry, gold! This 1980 Honda Prelude is gold in more ways than one, not just in color. This ridiculously nice car is listed on eBay with a ridiculously low bid of just over $1,000! The… more»

Long Bed Diesel: 1982 Isuzu P’up DLX

Even though the name of this truck is technically a “Faster”, there really isn’t much that’s fast about it, especially being a diesel. It’s a 1982 Isuzu P’up DLX and it’s desirable for small pickup lovers in that it’s… more»

Swiss Cheese Swinger: 1969 Dodge Dart

You’ll have to bone up on your welding skills with this one, it’s one holy-roller. This 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger is quite a sight, rust-wise, but if a person were looking for their first project and wanted to learn… more»

4WD, 5-Speed, No Rust! 1986 Subaru GL Wagon

As an incurable Subaru lover, I can’t believe that I don’t have a 4WD GL wagon yet. This nice 1986 Subaru GL 4WD 5-Speed Wagon is listed on eBay and is located in Sparks, Nevada. The reserve hasn’t been met yet… more»

Hello Kitty! 1977 Reliant Kitten Van

If you’re like me, and let’s hope that you’re not for your family’s sake, you love anything unusual like this. Yes, even if it’s in a country other than the US. Barn Finds is read around the world and… more»

Gut Check: 1969 Checker Limo Pickup

Chhh.. not another 1969 Checker Limo Pickup?! Jeez, these things are everywhere! Wait, what? A Checker Limo Pickup? That’s genius! I wonder if this thing would fit in a 30-foot storage unit.. hmm.. This unique ride is in far… more»

GTS Turbo Power! 1987 Plymouth Reliant Wagon

“If you can find a better car, buy it”, said Lee Iacocca in the 1980s when he was peddling Chrysler’s savior vehicles – the versatile K-car. Or, better yet, build it! This 1987 Plymouth Reliant Wagon has a little… more»

Shell Game: 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster Tanker

I’ve been known to collect (hoard?) things: matchbook covers, post cards, guitars, cars, and probably other things that I can’t think of now. If I were to ever start hoarding 1,100 gallons of gasoline at a time, this 1948… more»

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