By any measure, Porsche 356s are iconic cars. Their evolution, from the first roadsters in 1948 to their eventual replacement by the 911 in 1965, spanned seventeen years of continual refinement. As Porsche is known for being a company… more»
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Sleeping Beauty’s Coffin: 1976 AMC Pacer D/L
There were a few Pacer’s exported to Europe and they occasionally appear at car shows. The Germans have an affectionate name for them, it’s “Sard der Schlafenden Shönheit” or “Sleeping Beauty’s Coffin”. My favorite nickname was “The Flying Fishbowl”…. more»
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Bargains Are Still Out There: 1969 Corvette
Why is it that every time I am broke (all the time) and/or already waist deep in a project, a great car comes along for a bargain price? 1968-1972 Corvette Stingrays are some of the most beautiful cars on… more»
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26k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
Finding a rough and rusty Chevy Nova can be fun, but not nearly as exciting as finding a pristine low mileage survivor like this Nova! This example has covered just 26k miles since new and has survived the years… more»
Reader Ad: 1978 Mercury Cougar Brougham
While it might have 4 doors, this Mercury could be a blast to have! It’s only seen 36k miles since new, is still in amazing condition and has an asking of only $3,650. If you’d love to have this… more»
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100% Original Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
This truck is said to be a one-family owned, 100% original survivor. It has reportedly spent its entire life in North Carolina and has passed down through three generations of the same family. The 1967 Chevrolet C10 regular cab long… more»
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Pretty In Pink: 1955 Dodge La Femme
Carmakers did some wonky things in the 1950s to market cars and this Dodge is a great, if unsuccessful, example. Chrysler wanted to attract female buyers so they took a Dodge Custom Royal Lancer and replaced its badges with gold… more»
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Learning To Love Brown: 1979 Camaro
It never ceases to amaze me when great cars miraculously appear in the want ads decades after they were produced. Most cars are used up by their tenth birthday, and are in the scrapyards soon after. Location also plays… more»
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Happy Fourth! 1976 Cadillac Bicentennial Convertible
Happy 4th of July everyone! Today is a very special day here in America and we wish everyone a happy holiday. In 1776 the United States declared its independence and 200 years later we celebrated the country’s bicentennial. We… more»
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Triple Stick Shifter: 1983 Hurst/Olds Cutlass
By 1983 the day of the muscle car was long gone, but there are some really interesting things about these Hurst/Olds, including the Lightning Rod shifter and overdrive transmission. They are based on the rear wheel drive G platform… more»
Success Story: 1967 Renault R10
One of the best and most rewards part of what we do here at Barn Finds is hearing that we helped someone save a classic car, especially one that the new owner is truly passionate about. So when we… more»
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20,323 Miles! 1972 Ford Maverick Grabber
I love the era when having a muscle car didn’t automatically mean that your car had to be murdered-out in all-black. Since when did Count Dracula make the rules on car color? Whether this 1972 Ford Maverick Grabber is… more»
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Unbelievably Original! 1967 Plymouth GTX
Original paint, original interior, original 440 cid V8, never seen rain or snow, mileage under 20,000. Never touched by water even for a wash. Whoa! This gleaming 1967 Plymouth GTX in the American Midwest offers few nits to be… more»
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Possible Start Of Another Bubble: 1958 Corvette
It is interesting to see how the collector car market will almost instantaneously create incredible demand for certain cars. Take for example the Porsche 911 market. A few years ago, early 911s were admired but not treasured. Prices reflected… more»
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Slow Sales Stunner: 1980 Dodge Mirada
In 1980, personal luxury coupes were one of the major breadwinners in every manufacturer’s portfolio. Of those manufacturers, the Chrysler Corporation needed loads of that bread to survive. Teetering towards bankruptcy, the company had a lot riding on the… more»
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Every Option: 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado Caliente
1980s vehicles can be hit or miss here but I think this one is a hit. This 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado Caliente is listed on eBay with a buy it now price of $10,900 or you can make an offer…. more»
