We’re no strangers to Italian classics at Barn Finds, although this is only the second Lancia Aurelia B20 GT we have seen since the site’s creation. This 1956 example presents nicely, although the buyer can enhance its interior if… more»
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37k-Mile Survivor: 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
For five decades (1946 to 1996), the Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was Oldsmobile’s largest and most luxurious automobile. It reached epic proportions from 1971 to 1976 before the need for better fuel economy finally led to downsizing. This 1974 Regency… more»
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Pristine Spacecab: 1991 Isuzu Pickup LS
While vintage Toyota pickups are still commanding top dollar – upwards of $30,000 for one with 4WD and low miles – you can get into a survivor Isuzu Spacecab pickup like this one for just $5,500. The Isuzu pickup… more»
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Laguna Clone: 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS
The El Camino enjoyed a long run at Chevrolet as a “gentleman’s pickup,” a truck based on a passenger car platform. For 1959 and 1960, it was a full-size transport, while shifting to a mid-size set-up in 1964 through… more»
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1968 Plymouth Fury III Sport Suburban Wagon
At least once a week here on Barn Finds, a car is posted that is so bafflingly equipped that one would give almost anything to interview the original owner in an effort to get to the bottom of it. Here’s… more»
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Rare Slicktop 5-Speed: 1979 Porsche 928
The Porsche 928 remains one of the more attainable classic models from the storied sports car maker. But even with its enormous credibility as a fantastic GT car, the 928 carries with it some risk as a model that… more»
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Twin V16 Power: 1931 Garwood Miss America VIII
There’s nothing like a relaxing day on the water, until something like this unmuffled twin V16 powerboat roars by, tearing a hole in time and space. Garfield “Gar” Wood built this 1931 Garwood Miss America VIII 30 ft motor… more»
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1-of-282: Restored 1973 Pontiac GTO
None of the muscle cars of the 1960s saw demand fall off faster than the Pontiac GTO. From a peak of 97,000 units in 1966, Pontiac couldn’t find 6,000 buyers in 1972. The 1973 model year brought renewed hope… more»
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The Ultimate Sleeper? 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
Oddly enough, I’ve talked to more than a few people who really don’t like Novas, and personally, I don’t get it. Sure, the second-generation bodystyle was never available as a hardtop or a convertible, but it still looks nice… more»
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Kammback Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into subcompact automobiles. From 1971 to 1977, GM sold more than two million gas sippers, although the car was initially flawed (overheating engines, premature rusting). The “Kammback” was the 2-door station wagon edition,… more»
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BF Auction: 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4×4
Some vehicles earn their reputation the hard way—mile after mile, year after year. This 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4×4, now offered as a Barn Finds Auction out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is one of those machines. With 277,225 miles,… more»
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Italian Dropside: 1955 Fiat 1100 Industriale
The Fiat 1100 was the Swiss army knife of the automotive world. It was cheap transportation for thousands of people in berlina form; it was sportily elegant when clothed by a coachbuilder; it raced; it rallied; and it hauled…… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 350 Convertible
Some classics hit the market with barely a ripple, but when a seller elects to list a first generation pony car in a No Reserve auction, the action is virtually guaranteed to be intense. Such is the case with… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
Classics like this 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible invariably attract different opinions amongst enthusiasts. Some argue that returning a car of this caliber to a showroom-fresh state will do it justice. Others state that, as a rock-solid survivor, it… more»
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Easy Restoration: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Hawks were a series of Studebaker and – for one year – Packard automobiles produced from 1956 to 1964. One of the earliest was the Golden Hawk, a 2-door hardtop that had a run of three years (1956… more»
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No Reserve: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula
I’ve long been of the opinion that everybody should own a Firebird at least once in their lives; it’s a rolling embodiment of “cool.” As an extension of this concept, it’s hard to go wrong with a second-generation Firebird,… more»
