While the Pontiac Solstice vs. Saturn Sky debate doesn’t infiltrate popular consciousness to the same extent as the Coke vs. Pepsi debate, it was definitely a thing back in the mid-to-late 2000s, but why can’t you like them both?… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1964 Honda CB160
For the past few years, this 1964 Honda CB160 has been parked in the Barn Finds Office. We bought it with plans of getting it back on the road, but we never got around to it. Plus, it looks… more»
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BF Auction: 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed
As cool as classic trucks are, driving a 77-year-old truck in modern traffic isn’t always the best idea. They tend to be rather slow, and modern drivers aren’t necessarily looking for the small tail lights found on many vintage… more»
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No Reserve 1981 Chevrolet Citation X-11 4-Speed!
Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs, and other muscle cars are nice for car show duties, but if you really want to make a scene, show up with this 1981 Chevrolet Citation X-11 and you’ll see how quickly a crowd gathers. I’m… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Jaguar XJ12L
On one of my daily walking routes, there’s a ’62 Corvette that’s been sitting inertly in a garage for decades, and about once a month I’ll mention to my wife that I could probably have it running, stopping, and… more»
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BF Auction: 1992 Opel Calibra
Through its association with General Motors, Opel last sold cars in the U.S. in 1975. That was through Buick dealers because they previously had no smaller automobiles to sell. So, there were no channels to buy an Opel Calibra… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1985 Dodge Daytona Turbo
UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos! If you read this website with any regularity, you have probably felt the symptoms that afflict us all when we see just the right car for sale: the elevated heartbeat, anxiety,… more»
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BF Auction: 1998 Volvo S90
As long-time Volvo fans, this 1998 Volvo S90 is rather intriguing. In our opinion, the last of the rear-wheel drive Volvos are some of the best cars the brand has ever built. They were durable, ergonomic, and uniquely Swedish…. more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Volvo 1800S Project
I hate to bring up The Saint when discussing a Volvo 1800S, so I won’t. Did you know that a white P1800 starred in a thrilling scene in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies? Yes, it’s an earlier example than the car pictured above,… more»
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BF Auction: 1974 Datsun B210
While not as sought after as its sibling, the Datsun 510, these B210s are starting to gain a dedicated following. Finding solid and clean original examples is nearly unheard of, as most were abused and sent to the recycler… more»
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BF Auction: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
At a quick glance, you might not realize just how special this beautiful C4 Corvette is. Not only is it a 38k-mile survivor, but it’s a ZR-1! The fourth-generation Corvette was already a serious performance upgrade over the previous… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 AMC Hornet
Do you live in a salt-free region of our beautiful United States? Do you live in a rust-belt state but long for a simple three-season daily driver that will turn some heads and start some conversations while still providing… more»
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BF Auction: 1995 BMW M3 Coupe
With values of BMW’s E30 M3 at an all-time high, it’s no surprise that the values of later E36 M3s are also rising. Aficionados overlooked the E36 for a long time, but it is a great car, and in… more»
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BF Auction: 2007 Nissan Frontier SE 6-Speed
We don’t usually check out vehicles newer than a couple of decades old, but most of us are big fans of pickups, no matter what they are or what era they’re from. They’re especially interesting when they’re in such… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Toyota Celica Sport Coupe Notchback
Hatchback, or Notchback, that is the question: whether ’til nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of opening a hatchback or lifting a trunk lid… to misquote Bill Shakespeare, who I’m sure would have been a… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Bentley Mark VI Rolling Chassis
Reader George G is a long-time Barn Finder who always works on something interesting! While he has a wide range of interests, his primary focus is on British Luxury cars. He recently decided to make some room, and he… more»
