The question, “What’s in a name?” can be often applied to various automobile models such as the Morris Minor like this 1967 example. For an entirely new design, you’d think a name like Morris “Major” would be more apropos…. more»
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Time Capsule: 1972 Honda CT70H Trail Bike
Arguably one of the hottest motorcycles right now, at least for small bikes, this 1972 Honda CT70H would be fun to own. These things have taken off in value over the last couple of years and the seller has… more»
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Affordable Rotary: 1980 Mazda RX-7 GS
This 1980 Mazda RX-7 is offered for what seems like a very fair price given the impressive cosmetic condition and recent work that’s been completed. The first-generation models are by far the purest expression of Mazda’s rotary-powered wonder, even… more»
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Raven Black Beauty: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Excuse me for making another Perry Mason TV Show car reference, but I spotted the ultra-cool Private Detective Paul Drake driving a shiny black ’57 Thunderbird in one of the early episodes. It looked just like this one, although… more»
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Rare 1977 Volkswagen Hormiga Truck
Mexico’s love of the original Volkswagen Beetle led its being produced there until 2003! That nation also produced the EA489 Basistransporter seen here, under the Beetle-inspired name of Hormiga, Spanish for “ant.” This 1977 Volkswagen Hormiga in Tucson, Arizona… more»
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Alaskan Postal Jeep: 1984 Jeep Scrambler
Rare Jeeps is somewhat of an oxymoron. There were some limited production models like the Golden Eagle which certainly qualify as rare, but by and large, these vehicles were produced in extremely generous numbers. Based on the number of… more»
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383 V8 Sleeper! 1966 Chevrolet Nova
Back in the 1960s, the Chevy Nova was called the Chevy II and the Nova was just the upper series. This 1966 sport coupe was one of 32,676 built that year with a 283 cubic inch V8 and was… more»
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Original Owner Example: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
While we may think we’re nearing the end of finding barn and garage find discoveries, the evidence seems to suggest we’ve not run out of such discoveries just yet. This 1971 Volkswagen Beetle is said to be incredibly original… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The fifth generation of the Cutlass Supreme would run from 1988-97. With front-wheel-drive, it replaced the rear-wheel-drive models whose roots dated to 1964. Its FWD platform was shared with the Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick Regal, and Chevy Lumina. This… more»
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Found in a Warehouse! 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Cracking open an old warehouse and finding vintage cars inside is the stuff most car guy dreams are made of, and this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is just such a discovery. With another Mercedes of a similar vintage parked nearby,… more»
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Frame Challenged? 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Generally, a car like this 1968 Oldsmobile 442 convertible will generate a lot of bid interest. This one has three bidders chasing it but there’s quite a bit to the story here – the more you dig, the more… more»
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Stored 16 Years: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte III
The third-generation Quattroportes are beautiful, in a de Tomaso / Giorgetto Giugiaro sort of way. They are decidedly 1980s in their sleek, chic boxiness and this 1980 Maserati Quattroporte III has a mere 35,582 miles on it. The seller… more»
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Super Bike Survivor: 1973 Kawasaki Mach III
Talk about a brut of a performer on two wheels. The Kawasaki H1, also known as the 500 CC “Mach III” was a two-stroke quarter-mile killer – what many would refer to as a pocket rocket. Common in everywhere… more»
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5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1986 Ford Mustang Convertible
Sometimes a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, which is a genuine mystery machine. Such is the case with this 1986 Mustang Convertible. The seller repeatedly indicates that it is an LX, but it carries… more»
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Lightning Rod Shifters: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance collaborated to come up with the first Hurst/Olds in 1968 based on the 442. They would continue their association with limited production performance cars in 1969, 1972-75, 1979, and 1983-84. The latter models were distinguished… more»
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British Roadster: 1963 Triumph TR4
The TR series of roadsters was a big success for British manufacturer Triumph Motor Company, who produced this range of cars from 1953 all the way up through 1981. By the time the TR4 model rolled around in 1961,… more»
