There’s an emerging appreciation for scooters and other two-wheeled contraptions conceived in the 1980s, namely because their space-age design has come into retro-style. This 1986 Honda Helix is a rarely seen “maxi scooter”, a name designated to those baby… more»
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60 Years, One Owner: 1956 Mercury Montclair
Some stories never cease to amaze me as a writer for Barn Finds. You never know what you will see, or the history you will read on a classic car. This 1956 Mercury Montclair has been a one owner… more»
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Patina Deluxe: 1947 Mercury One Ton Pickup
Ford introduced the Mercury pickup in Canada in 1946. They were identical to the Ford trucks except for a fancier chrome grill and trim. This pickup was left in a barn at the end of its useful life. It’s listed… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1975 Triumph Spitfire
Update 7/7/2017: We just heard from Tom and the new owner just picked up the Spitfire! Congrats to them both! Seller Description: Car was purchased from a customer in February of 2016. I restore British sports cars. New suspension… more»
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Third Row Seating: 1987 Chevy Caprice Wagon
It’s amazing how a set of trim rings over some steel wheels can transform a grandma wagon into a tough-looking street cruiser. This Chevy Caprice wagon spotted by Barn Finds reader Pat L. is said to be a two-owner survivor… more»
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41K Mile V12: 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Just the other day I was flipping through the classifieds in Thoroughbred and Classic Cars, my $8 guilty magazine pleasure, and noticed a late production XJS just like this one listed for sale. It was a 1994 “Celebration” coupe and it… more»
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Ever Seen A Better One? 1976 Dodge Aspen SE
Even if you don’t like Dodge Aspens, you just have to admire the condition of this car! This 1976 Aspen SE appears to have only covered 27,671 miles and I’m not sure it could look any better in what… more»
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Barn Treasure: 1951 Mercedes 220s
After 40 years tucked away this 1951 Mercedes 220S has been brought back out into the sun light and is looking for a new home. The seller has described this as a “Barn Treasure” and it certainly looks the… more»
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300K Miles, Still Passes Smog: 1984 Toyota Supra
Toyotas certainly have a reputation for being long-lived, but often times those high mileage accomplishments occur behind the wheel of a Camry or Corolla. That’s why you’d be forgiven if you did a double take upon seeing one of… more»
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Bonanza Bus: 1980 VW Camper
You learn something new every day: this VW Bus, called a “Bonanza” by the seller, sports a Chevrolet power plant and the full camper van treatment, along with an elongated “gallery” window in the sides! It may look like… more»
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Supreme Supreme: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The fourth-generation Cutlass sure changed during its 1978 to 1988 run, and it was the last rear-wheel drive Cutlass. This beauty is a 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and it’s as nice of an example as you’ll probably ever find. It’s… more»
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Stay Off the On-Ramp: 1980-81 HMV Free-Way
Are you more of an original vehicle lover or a resto-mod vehicle lover? How about with three-wheeled vehicles? Hello? Hey, where’d everyone go? These wacky things are a 1980 and 1981 HMV Free-Way and the orange one appears original… more»
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First US Market Mazda Rotary: 1970 Mazda R100
When it comes to rare Japanese classic cars, some are uncommon and difficult to find, but others are just plain scarce like this Mazda R100. The R100 is a special vehicle, as it was the first rotary powered Mazda… more»
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Mission Control: 1985 Starship Camaro
Among the myriad special editions of Camaros and Firebirds through the years, there’s one that rarely appears for sale: the Starship Camaro. Tapping into an era wherein neon lights and LCD screens were all the rage, this limited production… more»
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Turbo Diesel Spacecab 4×4: 1986 Isuzu P’up
The checklist on this truck is a mile long: 4×4? Check. Spacecab? Check. Turbo? Check. Diesel? Check. No rust? Check. This 1986 Isuzu Turbo Diesel 4×4 P’up is listed on eBay in Graham, North Carolina with a current bid… more»
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Diesel Longevity: 1981 Toyota Hilux
For those of you who recall my 1981 Toyota HiAce project (there will be updates…someday), this little Hilux diesel played an indirect role in my van making the trip from Panama to the USA. You see, the previous owner… more»
