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Theft Recovery Project: 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo

The history report of a vehicle is a curious thing. For vehicles below a certain age, it’s still a meaningful barometer of value, especially when a serious accident is involved. Modern supercars are constructed of such ridiculous materials that… more»

Ragtop Rarity: 1967 Buick Gran Sport 400

Roll on back to 1967, and full-on muscle car wars are raging all over Detroit. At GM, the competition was heavily skewed toward the SS396 Chevelle vs. Pontiac’s GTO, with Oldsmobile’s 442 biting hard at the edges. So, what… more»

1 of 645: 1949 Crosley CD Convertible

Crosley Motors began in 1939, focusing on small economy cars. After pausing for World War II in 1942, the company fired up auto production again in 1946. But since demand for new cars was so high at that time… more»

32k Mile C1: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

1954 was very early in the days of the Chevrolet Corvette, and many that date back this far have been with numerous owners, including some that have lost track of how many different garages they’ve called home.  Although this… more»

Silver Special: 1964 Chrysler 300K

The Chrysler performance Letter Series was marketed between 1955 and 1965. Decked out like the upscale New Yorker, the letter cars were the forerunners of the muscle cars of the mid-1960s. Every year had a separate letter, and in… more»

Syncro Rarity: 1991 Golf Country 4WD

There was a period of time in the late 1980s and early 1990s when automobile manufacturers seemed particularly adventurous. We just featured a Corvette ZR-1, the so-called King of the Hill, which was a bonkers performance car built to… more»

Owned 20 Years: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

We have discussed numerous times on these pages what a deal the first-generation Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 is. The “King of the Hill” will likely forever be the last affordable supercar, as we’ve passed the point of no return with… more»

Happy Rotary: 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL

Can a car be “happy”? That’s the question for those of you who get a bit sentimental about these sorts of things. I have long believed a vehicle can exhibit signs of feeling like everything works well together. It’s… more»

Imola Red: 1999 BMW Z3 M Roadster

Here we have one of the best bargains you’ll find in the performance roadster category – the BMW Z3 M. The “M” stands for Motorsports, distinguishing this variant from the plain-Jane Z3. The story began in 1995, when BMW… more»

383/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge Charger White Hat Special

One thing I sometimes do when writing Barn Finds articles is to venture out on a limb. I don’t do so to be controversial, but to spark debate about one aspect of the classic in question. The results often… more»

Upgraded Big-Block: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Most enthusiasts agree that by 1974, Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette Stingray was no longer the fire-breathing beast that established the badge’s high-performance credentials. The optional big-block was still pretty respectable, but this car’s second owner wanted more. Therefore, they performed… more»

Genuine Garage Find: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 spent over four decades hidden in a garage. The seller recently dragged it into the light of day, revived its 390ci V8, and returned the car to a roadworthy state. It runs and… more»

12k Mile Super Six: 1977 Dodge Aspen

The Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare arrived on the new F-body platform in 1976. They replaced the aging Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant on the A-body platform. From an engineering standpoint, there was nothing new or innovative here, as… more»

One Owner 1993 Dodge Caravan SE

The Chrysler minivan was Lee Iacocca’s third major automotive success story in 20 years. The first was the iconic Ford Mustang “pony car” (1964), then there was the Chrysler K-Car (1981), which saved the company, and the minivan (1984),… more»

Can You Speak French? 1959 Renault Dauphine

The Dauphine was a small family sedan built by Renault in France. For a dozen years through 1967, they built two million of these gas sippers, and some of them found their way to U.S. shores. Perhaps its buyers… more»

Frame Swapped: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

We always appreciate the input from our readers at Barn Finds because, without you, the site would never have evolved into what it is today. Whether it is via feedback or leads, you are an almost infinite source of… more»