By the mid-1970s, American car makers were really beginning to hurt. A combination of tightening emission regulation saw the muscle car segment begin to shrink as performance figures dwindled, much to buyer dismay. Further compounding this pain was the… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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Ghost Tour Limo: 1974 Cadillac Hearse
When I look at the variety of different cars that find their way across the desks here at Barn Finds, I think that the best word that I could use to describe them would be eclectic. Nowhere is this… more»
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62k-Mile Survivor 1982 Dodge Challenger
In the beginning, there were Challengers like the white one in Vanishing Point. Today, there are modern-muscle Challengers based on that original design. In between the two, there were the ones like this amazing survivor 1982 Challenger, which just… more»
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49k Genuine Miles: 1975 AMC Pacer
The AMC Pacer is one of those cars that really does divide opinions. Some people like them, while others simply don’t. There does seem to be a growing number of people who are joining the former category, with Pacer… more»
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Big-Block Family Wagon: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
Up until the early 1990s, if you were a person with a large family, combined with dogs, luggage, or anything else bulky that you can think of, then the most common solution to your motoring needs was a large… more»
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Stored 26 Years: 1970 Mercury Marauder X-100
It would be fun to do a survey of Barn Finds readers to see how old we all are. Not that it matters for what type of vehicle or era of vehicle that a person is interested in, but… more»
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Black Plate Survivor: 1964 Buick Skylark Custom Sport Wagon
I’ve seen some pretty cool classic wagons recently here at Barn Finds, but for my money, this 1964 Buick Skylark Custom Sport Wagon has to be up there with the best of them. It is a great looking car,… more»
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Numbers Matching Z28: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The owner of this 1981 Camaro Z28 refers to it as a diamond in the rough, and that is probably a fair assessment. The paint is looking tired, but under that ruined paint hides a fairly solid car with… more»
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One Family Owned: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
This 1968 Dodge Charger has belonged to the same family since new, and while it will need a bit of work to return it to its best, it looks like a solid car that could be driven and enjoyed… more»
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Strong 390: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Station Wagon
At first glance, this 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Station Wagon looks pretty rough and tough, but under that baked exterior hides a pretty solid car just waiting for someone to weave their magic on it. For anyone who is… more»
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Centaurus Conversion: 1996 Ford F350
What do you make of these aftermarket conversions of otherwise ordinary vehicles? I suppose in an era where manufacturers weren’t getting away with charging $50K (or more) for a pickup truck, the aftermarket was the only choice if you… more»
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Californian Kit Car: 1970 Invader GT
The motoring world is littered with companies who were keen to earn a living by producing kit cars based on the ubiquitous Volkswagen Beetle, and a Californian company called Autokit Industries was just one such organization. The company’s owner… more»
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1-of-122: 1994 Jaguar XJ12
While the XJ40-Series of the Jaguar XJ was in production from 1986 until 1994, the XJ81 version, which encompassed both the XJ12 and the Daimler Double-Six only saw production for a 12-month period from early 1993 until early 1994…. more»
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Clean Example: 1972 Datsun 240Z
Today it can be a real challenge to find a nice Datsun 240Z that looks like it is going to sell at a reasonable price, as their values have continued to climb for more than a decade. Barn Finder… more»
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One Elderly Owner: 1994 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
If you can’t be lucky enough to find a classic car hidden away in a barn or shed, maybe the next best thing is to find one that has only had one careful, elderly owner. That’s what this 1994… more»
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Rare Italian Beauty: 1952 Bandini 750 Sport Siluro
When an individual embarks upon the process of forming a car company and makes the decision to assign its products a three-digit chassis number, then the chances are pretty good that they have no intention of attempting to usurp… more»
