In the late sixties, racing was evolving. The front engine was out at Indianapolis and across the pond, and the mid-engine was in. A few enterprising automobile manufacturers with a background in racing decided to capitalize on this by… more»
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Rapid Delivery Sleeper: 1978 Ford Econoline 427
In the glorious days of yore, gearheads with a certain sense of humor constructed “sleepers.” What is a sleeper you ask? It is a nondescript, average vehicle with a monster motor lurking under the hood. The idea was to… more»
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Health Forces Sale: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible
One of the sadder aspects of many Barn Finds write-ups is that sickness and/or death is the reason that many of these vintage, classic, and collectible vehicles are on the market. We all have projects that we want to… more»
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Low Mile Survivor: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
While cars from the seventies get a bad rap, it is good to see that collectors are starting to notice them, and good examples are popping up left and right. Speed and fuel mileage were not the selling points… more»
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Two Owners, Always Garaged: 1978 Volvo 245 DL Wagon
For people who live above the snow belt, choosing a vehicle means making concessions to the weather. Not only does your vehicle have to be well constructed and rustproofed with wild abandon, but the car also has to be… more»
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52 Years of Entombment: 1959 MGA 1600
When MG went from their full-fendered but charming MG TF to the gorgeous but more modern MGA, the difference was striking. Decades later, enthusiasts are still on the hunt for a solid example to drive and enjoy. If you… more»
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Modifications Already Done: 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite
Earlier this week I wrote a story about a rough but solid 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite that struck a chord with fans of these simple, honest sports cars. There is just something about a sports car that provides everything you… more»
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Not Sure If Serious: 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn
Ever seen that meme where The Joker from The Dark Knight movie is looking at an older gentleman (who was actually played by Senator Patrick Leahy in the movie) quizzically? Underneath are the words “Not sure if serious.” This… more»
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Nice Driver with Hard Top: 1964 Corvette Convertible
With all of the hysteria about matching numbers and desirable options surrounding the purchase of a vintage Corvette, sometimes it is prudent to stop for a second and determine why you want a Corvette in the first place. If… more»
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Factory 427? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Selling a desirable Corvette is serious business. Documentation has to be verifiable, numbers must match, and credentials must be heavily scrutinized. Or you can put a vague ad with a few pictures on eBay and let ‘er rip! The… more»
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76K Miles and a 5-Speed: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
One of the most iconic vehicles of the eighties was Chevrolet’s Camaro IROC-Z. Built as a tie-in to the International Race of Champions and their use of Camaros in that racing series, these vehicles were one of the most… more»
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63K Possible Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Say what you will about later C3 Corvettes, they certainly attract attention. That goes doubly so if the Corvette in question is decked out in bright yellow paint and polished chrome wheels. Take for example this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette… more»
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Another Possible Prewar Bargain: 1937 Cadillac Series 60 Coupe
Over the past few weeks more than a few prewar cars have appeared on Barn Finds with either low prices or bidding on them never reaches what we all assume were market prices. Is this a sign of a… more»
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66K Miles and 8-Track Equipped: 1976 Cadillac Coupe deVille
Every time you think all of the pristine seventies luxury barges have been discovered, our favorite car spotter T.J. comes up with another one. This time he has, like the automotive archaeologist that he is, dug up a great… more»
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Guards Red and 44K Miles: 1990 Porsche 944 S2
During the eighties and nineties, the car magazines were filled with road tests of the latest Porsches from Stuttgart. We were treated to full articles and comparison tests almost every month. Want to see what the fuss was about… more»
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Rust Strikes Again: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8
As many regular readers are aware, Porsche 914s are a favorite of more than a few of our staff writers. Seeing a 914 in the cue of available stories starts a scramble. When this one popped up, resplendent in… more»
