Let’s be optimistic: maybe that’s just surface rust on this mean looking 1974 Pontiac Ventura found on Craigslist in Hillsboro, Oregon. And that’s not a fake, plastic thing sticking out of the hood–this is one hot little Ventura.
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Pretty in Blue: 1971 Dodge Swinger
Mopar cars are hot these days and prices of Challengers, Cudas, and all the rest are sky high. In that context, while the Dodge Dart Swinger may not be as desirable as the sportier muscle cars of the late… more»
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Colorful Cornbinder: 1960 International B110
This former fire department truck sure has a lot of color! The 1960 International B110 stepside pickup shown here is listed here on Craigslist in Newberg, Oregon. The seller is asking $3,500 for this “very solid little truck”. It’s one… more»
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Gold Coast Gem: 1979 Triumph TR7
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Peter R, who found this fantastic looking 1979 Triumph TR7 Convertible here on Craigslist in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. What an eye-catcher this little sun-catcher is; a gorgeous Gold Coast cruiser! The seller is asking… more»
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Camo Power: 1957 Dodge Power Wagon
This 1957 Dodge W100 Power Wagon found here on Autotrader Classics is located in Welches, Oregon and it looks like it’s in nice shape, but it will need a little work. This is one tough looking truck. The owner is asking… more»
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Rust Free? 1965 Checker Station Wagon
Flat black cars scare me a little. I’m not sure whether it’s because of the trashy hot rods that had straight pipes and never sounded good when I was a kid, or the fact that too many folks try… more»
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Guilt-Free Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang GT
We already featured the seller’s Cobra, but I wanted to give his Mustang a mention too because I think it could make a great vintage daily driver. It would be a shame to submit an all original pony car… more»
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Autocross Champ: Factory Five Cobra Replica
This Cobra was picked up at a kit builder workshop and was turned into an autocross champ. It has the running gear from a ’93 Mustang and was agile enough to win the owner’s regional autocross championships for three… more»
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Future Find: 2011 Camaro MOTION Phase III
Sometimes I wonder about what people will hunt for in another 50 years. Will collectors still want cars from the sixties or will they have moved on to the stuff being built today? There are some interesting cars out… more»
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46k Mile 1957 Chevrolet 210 Survivor
This one isn’t really a barn find, but more of a garage find, which is perfectly alright with me! Many of the ’57 Chevy barn finds we’ve come across are in rough and rusty shape, but this car looks… more»
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Sitting For 10 Years: 1969 Mercury Montego MX
While this convertible with great potential has been sitting for 10 years, it still starts and runs! It’s a little rough around the edges, but there’s a lot of potential here. The Montego convertible is located in Santa Rosa,… more»
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Blinking Beauty: 1970 Ford XL Convertible
Ford had dropped the Galaxie moniker by the time this one was built, so this 1970 Ford XL Convertible, found here on craigslist in Superior, WI, was sleek not just in style but in name. It was an elegant cruiser… more»
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Go Topless! 1965 Triumph TR4
Sometimes you can look at a car and tell it’s been loved. This 1965 Triumph TR4 certainly looks like it, and while the seller hasn’t owned it for long, the previous owner had the car since 1967 in sunny… more»
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115,000 Miles Strong: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
I am a complete and total sucker for these super-size GM front wheel drive cars, especially the early ones like this 1967 Toronado with the cleaner design. I wish they had gotten the pop up headlights down for the… more»
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Seller Submission: 1971 Ford Torino GT Fastback
Here’s a rare occurrence – a car with a five-digit odometer where the seller isn’t afraid to say that it actually has 190k miles on it. They purchased the car about 10 years ago from a friend who had… more»
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Shorty Hauler: 1957 Studebaker Transtar
In 1957, you could purchase a Studebaker Transtar truck in many different configurations, but I couldn’t find any like this particular one after a long internet search. I’m guessing the rear body was custom made. It actually looks like… more»
