Admitting you’re not going to get around to restoring a car, or otherwise getting it running, is the first step in releasing a car from the cold clutches of a dark garage. The seller admits that this 1987 Ford… more»
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Hemi-Powered: 1924 Ford T-Bucket
It feels like Hot Rod week at Barn Finds, with our feature car the second such vehicle to appear on our pages in under a day. While the previous vehicle was an old-school Ford Roaster, this is a 1924… more»
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14k Original Miles: No Reserve 1981 DMC DeLorean
Until recently, this 1981 DMC DeLorean had occupied the same spot in the previous owner’s garage since 1993. This lack of action makes it unsurprising that its odometer shows only 14,000 original miles. The seller has revived the DeLorean,… more»
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No Reserve: 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod
Regular Barn Finds readers will know my preference for original classics. However, I treat that attitude as a guide, rather than a hard-and-fast rule. I have total respect for well-executed custom builds, and am almost irresistibly drawn to old-school… more»
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Worth Fixing? Cheap 1968 Mercury Cougar
Several competitors arrived in 1967 to battle the Ford Mustang in the new “pony car” market. One of them was the Mercury Cougar, a more upscale entry that gave FOMOCO a second player. The seller’s project or parts car… more»
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Parked in 1995: 1966 Dodge Charger
Hiding in this garage is a muscle car that will appeal to enthusiasts with a leaning towards Mopar products. This 1966 Dodge Charger spent decades in hiding, but the seller recently revived it and began the process of returning… more»
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Once A Barn Find: 1949 Willys Jeepster
You’ve got to give it to Willys for trying new things; after all, when you’re a smaller automaker trying to make it work by finding niches in the market, you have to find those niches. Well, for all Brooks… more»
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Could Be A Bargain! 1968 MGC GT Project
The owner of this relatively rare 1968 MGC-GT doesn’t want to waste a lot of words in his Craigslist post from Clackamas, Oregon (near Portland). “1968 MGC GT, $4950.00, runs good, been sitting, needs paint.” We further learn it… more»
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Desiccated Survivor: 1950 MG TD
One constant theme you detect when reading about the many cars profiled on the pages of Barn Finds is that bargains are available if you are the least bit handy in your garage. Most of the vehicles featured are… more»
Garage Find: 1972 Oldsmobile 442
There’s something undeniably attractive about purchasing a classic with a fascinating backstory. This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 ticks that box, only recently emerging after a quarter-century hibernation. The engine bay now houses a 455ci V8, but the car’s numbers-matching engine… more»
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Running Project: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass Supreme in 1966 as a personal luxury car based on the existing mid-size platform. Over the next 20 years, it would become one of Olds’ best-selling cars and a leader in its market niche. We’re… more»
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Twofer Projects: Pair of 1970s Datsun 240Z
Known as the Fairlady Z in Japan, the Datsun 240Z (and its successors) became a popular alternative to British sports cars. Powered by a 2.4-liter 6-banger, the 240Z helped put Nissan on the map in the U.S. from 1970… more»
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Back Yard Find: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Four models were offered, including the “base” Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. The Formula was a performance edition, overshadowed by the glitzier Trans… more»
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First-Year Barn Find: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
The 1967 model year was a good one for pony cars. The Mustang was refreshed, the gorgeous Cougar released, the Barracuda restyled, and General Motors got in the act with their new Camaro and Firebird. If I were pony… more»
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79k-Mile Survivor: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D
My fifth-grade teacher always drove a Mercedes-Benz, which was an oddity in my rust-belt corner of the country not only because of its economic implications but also because of its birthplace. Here in Michigan, especially back in the 1980s,… more»
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Slightly Mossy: 1934 Chevrolet Master Coupe
Sometimes, a car deserves public acknowledgement for simply being old, belonging to one family, and experiencing no alterations. That’s what we have here: a 1934 Chevrolet Master five-window coupe, barn-kept by the same family since new. Anyone ever worked… more»
