I’m sure I’m not the only person on Barn Finds who is comfortable taking a chance on buying a car sight unseen if the price is right (or is negotiable). The key to happiness in that corner of the car-buying world… more»
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British Acura: 1988 Sterling 825 SL
As automotive enthusiasts, it’s only natural to have guilty pleasures. The best thing to do is have one that is actually a good car, like, say, an obnoxious Shelby Cobra replica, or a turbocharged Porsche 930. When you have… more»
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75k Mile 1976 Buick Century Pace Car
This coming Sunday, in addition to being a day of contemplation, is one of the most active days of the year for international motorsports, as race fans can look forward to Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix, NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600,… more»
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Six Figure Build: Lamborghini Countach Replica
Over the last few years, we have seen Lamborghini Countach prices rise significantly. These were never cheap cars to buy, but as an iconic 1980s performance vehicle, it was somewhat inevitable that prices would begin a dramatic upswing. That… more»
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1 of 1: 1972 Pontiac GTO 455 H/O
“Rare,” “special-order,” “one owner,” “low miles,” and “original” are terms often used to describe expensive vintage muscle cars. But you seldom see them used together to identify the same automobile. That’s the case with this Starlight Black 1972 Pontiac… more»
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Real Rat Rod: 1936 Ford Coupe
With so many vintage autos nowadays being restored to perfection, it’s no wonder the owners are afraid to drive them, with most of their travel being on top of trailers. The owner of this 1936 Ford Coupe here on… more»
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Valiant Knock-Off: 1961 Dodge Lancer
Dodge fans may remember that the Dart was not the brand’s first compact car in the 1960s. That honor goes to the Lancer, whose name was shifted to a Plymouth derivative, the Valiant, in 1961 and 1962. It was… more»
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No Reserve 1959 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Certain trends in automobile styling have a history of coming and going, with one unforgettable example popular in the fifties being tail fins. These sculptures in the sheet metal usually started on the tops of quarter panels and extended… more»
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Ferrari BB 512 Boxer Replica: Corson Kit Car
It seems like there’s a rash of replicas and kit cars coming out of the woodwork, reminding us just how many aftermarket companies sprung up in the 80s to create the (affordable) supercar of your dreams. Ferrari and Lamborghini… more»
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Modena Masterpiece: 1947 Stanguellini 1100 Sport Internazionale
From making musical instruments to harmonizing race engines, the Stanguellini family ascended to fame over decades of dedication. Rooted in Modena, perhaps the most car-obsessed of all Italian provinces, first the grandfather, then the father, then the son exercised… more»
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Rare Summer Cruiser: 1961 EMPI Sportster
The Dune Buggy recipe was elegantly simple. Take one Volkswagen Beetle, discard the original body, bolt on a lighter open-top version, and drive off into the sunset. The Meyers Manx is recognized as the king of the genre, although… more»
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Fully Restored: 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible
The first thing I bought when I got a stable, career-oriented full-time job was a ’65 Buick Skylark. Seeing how time has its way with us, I’ve owned it for 22 years next month, and I sometimes wonder if… more»
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1 of 286: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Drop-Top
Tough times caught up with Studebaker Corp. in 1964 when the company ceased automobile production in South Bend, Indiana, where they had been a fixture for 112 years. That left them to soldier on in Canada for another two… more»
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Cheap V8/4-Speed: 1979 Ford Granada
Some enthusiasts will avoid a project build because they fear that an appropriate classic will cost a fortune before they start. However, this 1979 Ford Granada demonstrates that there are affordable candidates, especially considering that it features a V8… more»
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Still Attainable: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal
There are a handful of classic cars that seem to define trends in the larger vintage vehicle market. For instance, most every vintage Alfa Romeo is a highly sought-after vehicle, owing to the brand’s racing lineage and ability to… more»
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Runs, Drives, and Stops: 1975 Triumph TR6
When I was a teenager back in the mid-’90s, I had big plans to own a Triumph someday, preferably a TR2. As way leads onto way, I ended up behind the wheel of a variety of American ’50s, ’60s,… more»
