Early postwar Chevrolets have a way of striking a balance between elegance and attitude, and this 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe checks both boxes. Offered out of Colbert with a clean title, this Bel Air presents as a well-sorted… more»
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One-Owner 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Bill Mitchell, GM’s Vice President of Design from 1959 through 1977, was famously responsible for some of the best shapes in the American automotive industry, but near the end of his career, some questioned the neoclassical themes he began… more»
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Half-Century Sleep: 1939 Ford Standard Coupe Project
Some cars wear their history quietly, and this 1939 Ford Standard 2-Door Coupe is one of them. Offered out of Whidbey Island with a clean title, this prewar Ford has reportedly been stored for roughly 50 years, emerging now… more»
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On/Off Survivor: 1981 Honda XL250S
Ride it to work all week, and then hit the trails on the weekends, that was Honda’s idea behind the XL250S. A bit lighter than the XL250, it was easy to handle and fun to ride on or off… more»
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Win-Win Situation? 2003 Mazda Miata M1stang
We’ve seen a few unusual combo-pairings over the years here at Barn Finds, where someone takes two cars and blends them together, with some turning out nicely and others missing the mark entirely. This one’s a bit different in… more»
“Elderly Lady” Former Owner: 1998 Saturn SL1
Having faded to the point of looking almost as silver as the paint color, which is called “Silver,” the bumpers on this second-generation 1998 Saturn SL1 aren’t painted in the body color as they are on SL2 models. This… more»
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A Rarely Seen Grand Touring Car: 1980 Porsche 928
The original concept for the Porsche 928 was to create a luxurious grand touring car that would take the brand beyond its rear-engined, air-cooled legacy. A luxurious steed for the well-heeled enthusiast who prefers rapid travel. While the finished… more»
Stored For Years: 1985 Yamaha YT125N Tri-Moto
I’m down to two Hondas and two Yamahas, but it’s like choosing a favorite child to choose a favorite motorcycle or motorsports maker. I can’t do it, although I tend to sway towards Yamaha, in general. Their cars are… more»
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Restored Bubbletop: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet did an extreme makeover on their full-size cars in 1961, coming with crisp, rounded styling compared to the “batwings” of 1959-60. This ’61 Impala has the desirable “bubbletop” roofline, which would be the last for the model, switching… more»
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Mini Mighty Max: 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Florence Beige is an unusual color name, but maybe I’m the only one here who wonders how car companies come up with color names. Florence? Who is that, and why is she associated with beige? The ad for this… more»
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Graffiti Special: 1990 Dodge Dynasty
The Dodge Dynasty was one of the largest variants of the Chrysler K-Car, in production from 1988 to 1993. It employed front-wheel-drive, a V6 engine, and was considered a mid-size car by size and weight. This 1990 example of… more»
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Rebuilt Six-Banger: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
Ford Motor Co. decided there was a market for a fourth brand in its lineup. So, they introduced the Edsel in 1958 using features not found on other FOMOCO products (like a push-button transmission in the middle of the… more»
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Only 29K Miles? 1962 Buick LeSabre
Searching our archives, I’ve come across quite a few full-size 1962 Buicks, such as today’s discovery by T.J., a LeSabre four-door sedan. None, however, can claim only 29K miles of experience. The seller proclaims, “29,349 documented original miles,” so… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1972 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
I’ve always envied the one-make person, the “Mopar-or-no-car” types, or those who bleed Ford Blue, or those who sided with 50 percent of Americans in always buying GM (when they were at their peak). I am not that guy,… more»
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Stored 10 Years: 1974 Lotus Elite
The Lotus Elite remains a textbook example of what might have been. For all of our chatter about cars made by GM that were almost great – I’m looking at you, Pontiac Fiero – Lotus has had its fair… more»
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39K Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
Owning the best of something usually have a few caveats. For one, the price tag is higher. Second, you’re often afraid to drive it. And third, any flaws – no matter how minor – stand out glaringly compared to… more»
