If you were going to take a safari, where would you go? I’d go somewhere warm and dry, but the person who took this 1973 VW Safari—I mean, “Thing,” for the US market—has chosen another path, a leafy abode… more»
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RS SS Combo Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The first-generation Chevy Camaro gave the Ford Mustang a run for its money with 700,000 copies sold in three years. Which was quite an accomplishment since AMC, Mercury, and Pontiac all joined the circus between 1967 and 1969. This… more»
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Supercharged Six! 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
The Manhattan was a top-end car with Frazer badging built by Kaiser-Frazer after World War II. Production of Frazer-branded cars ceased in 1951 and the Manhattan then became a Kaiser product (but as the same car). In 1954, the… more»
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Up on Jacks: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT
The second generation of the Chevrolet Camaro was built throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s. Changes were generally small from year to year except when it came to bumpers and fascias, fore and aft. All Detroit cars were… more»
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Update: 64k Mile 1954 Lincoln Capri Barn Find
UPDATE – This 1954 Lincoln Capri is for sale again, three-and-a-half years after being shown here on Barn Finds back in June 2020. This mechanically refreshed former barn find is posted here on craigslist in the great city of… more»
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Garaged 30 Years! 1965 Ford Mustang
This 1965 Ford Mustang wears an older restoration and a replacement engine with some performance tweaks. Yet it hasn’t been driven in 20 years and stored for another 10 or more on top of that. It looks to be… more»
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1 of 643 Supercharged: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
The Avanti was one of those cars that Studebaker’s management hoped would help save the day. But it wasn’t around long enough to contribute to any reversal of Studebaker’s misfortunes. Less than 4,700 of the original Avanti’s ever saw… more»
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Barn Find Hot Hatch: 1989 Nissan 240SX
The Nissan 240SX is one of the foremost hot hatches of the 1990s, and as such, many of them have been snatched up and modified extensively by younger drivers. The same thing happened to the late 80s Toyota Corollas,… more»
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YouTube Star: 1978 Nissan 200SX
Have you ever dreamed of owning a car that was made famous for a brief moment on YouTube? Me either. But, should you be so inspired, this 1978 Nissan 200SX was once featured as a legitimate barn find on… more»
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Parked in 2005: 1985 Cadillac Deville
When grandpa gets tired of driving back and forth to Florida, the land yacht usually gets parked in the place it traveled to last. Most of the time, the car ends up in Florida, because who the heck wants… more»
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Swinger 340 Project: 1969 Dodge Dart
U.S. automakers went after more youthful buyers in the 1960s, beginning with the muscle car market movement in 1964. But it didn’t stop there, at least for Chrysler. Hoping to generate more interest in its rather boxy compact Dart,… more»
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Heritage Edition: 1983 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird is an icon in American car enthusiast circles, but the ninth generation model hasn’t caught on as a legitimate collector’s item at the moment. That’s not to say it’s a bad car, but the nameplate suffered… more»
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Montana Barn Find: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
We see our share of classic Pickups at Barn Finds, and their ongoing popularity makes the trend understandable. Genuine survivors make ideal project candidates, regardless of an owner’s vision for the vehicle. This 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup was recently… more»
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British Barn Find: 1964 Jaguar Mark X
For buyers seeking a British luxury sedan during the sixties decade, one very opulent choice was the Jaguar Mark X, which saw production beginning with the 1961 model and running through 1970. The large size and distinctive lines looked… more»
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Amazing Aussie Garage Find: 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT
UPDATE 11/28/2023: There are times when I write articles like this, and I quote a potential sale price where I’m wide of the mark. That was conclusively the case with this 1970 Ford Falcon GT because I significantly underestimated… more»
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33 Years in the Barn: 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV
Old Alfa Romeos are among the most charming vintage vehicles ever made. There’s something about them and the character they ooze even when found in neglected condition. This 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV was supposedly in the same barn for… more»
