For many of us, watching the annual Indianapolis 500 has been a ritual. As the race grew in popularity from its inception, more and more people took time out of their lives to listen to, watch on television, and,… more»
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Near Perfect Wagon: 1980 Datsun 510
“Near perfect” is a strong description for this clean 1980 Datsun 510 wagon, but it may not be too much of an exaggeration. Mileage is low at 47,000 and the seller claims there is no rust – a rarity… more»
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Never This Nice: 1985 Dodge Caravan
Bear with me: a Dodge Caravan? Well, considering how iconic these 1980s people-movers were, I don’t think they’re ineligible from being featured here. Especially examples that are as nice as this one, and evidently shared garage storage with a… more»
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Big Blue Boat: 1966 Olds Dynamic 88 Convertible
This beautiful old drop is said to be completely original but you have to wonder if the speedometer has been around once and if there are layers of Bondo under the paint. Usually, you would expect to find badly… more»
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29K Miles & Grandpa Dings: 1987 Olds Touring Sedan
At first glance, this 1987 Olds Ninety-Eight Touring Sedan looks absolutely mint – and it is, sort of. With under 30,000 original miles, its cosmetics have held up incredibly well and many details look right; however, it’s been driven… more»
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Faded Glamour: 1946 Packard Clipper
By the time this Packard rolled out of Detroit in 1946, the company was the last of the “three P’s” of American luxury cars still standing—Pierce-Arrow and Peerless being the fallen two—and alas, the less patrician Clipper models that… more»
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Rotary Rocket: 1991 Maxton Rollerskate
Ever since I bought my first car, a beat up Mazda RX-7, I’ve been a fan of the rotary engine. While they don’t produce that much torque, aren’t terribly efficient and sound a bit like a chainsaw, there is… more»
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Bird Of Prey: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Studebaker always employed unique and interesting styling on their cars, and thanks is owed to Raymond Loewy for the Hawk. Born and raised in California, no harsh elements have ever reached this ’56. Having only two owners since new,… more»
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Minto Pinto: 1980 Ford Pinto Survivor
Readers, I have to be honest with you. I have been a lifelong Pinto naysayer, however in my recent time writing for Barn Finds I have written up several and grown to love them. We have featured some really… more»
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Woody Survivor: 1952 Buick Roadmaster Estate
Buick Roadmaster’s are great looking cars that in my opinion couldn’t get any better looking in the styling department, until the Estate came to fruition. Stylish, with a lovely wood grain, and a subtle dark green, this wagon is… more»
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Business Survivor: 1950 Dodge Wayfarer
While many Business Coupes are sought after, many can bring high prices and difficult to find parts. Although, this 1950 Wayfarer is quite complete, and is described as a survivor. Appearing very solid with little to no rust, it… more»
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A/C Equipped Survivor: 1961 Olds F85 Deluxe Wagon
Station wagons and early F85 Oldsmobiles have a sweet spot in my heart, so it would only make sense that I would be head over heels for this F85 wagon. Very original and ready to drive, this air conditioning… more»
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7,000 Miles From New: 1983 Ford Thunderbird
Fancy a brand new Thunderbird? Then head on over to eBay where there’s a 1983 model with just 7,000 miles on the clock. Since a non-Super Coupe car wasn’t destined to become a collector’s item, this low mileage example… more»
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Stuck 16 Valve: 1988 VW Scirocco
VW’s Scirocco 16 valve is the one to buy if you’re hunting for the ultimate 80s hot hatch from Wolfsburg, and this one is dirt cheap. However, there’s a catch: the seller admits that the motor doesn’t spin freely,… more»
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Z28 Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
Everyone loves a good survivor! This 1979 Camaro Z28 isn’t perfect, but it is pretty darn close! Wearing its original black paint wrapped around an eye-popping red interior, this iconic end of an era Camaro will surely fetch a… more»
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1986 ASC McLaren Capri RS With Only 691 Miles!
I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for the crazy paint schemes and areo body kits that were fitted to the more performance oriented cars of the ’80s. Just look at this Mercury Capri and tell me it isn’t cool!… more»
