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Turbo Diesel 4X4: 1986 Isuzu Trooper

When it comes to fun times playing off the road, hauling cargo, or just being a reliable driver to get you from Point A to Point B, this 1986 Isuzu Trooper seems like a capable performer in all three… more»

400 V8 Survivor: 1973 Dodge Charger SE

Dodge’s popular Charger would enjoy a 58% sales increase in 1973, making it the best year yet for the mid-size luxury/muscle car. We’re not sure that any one reason accounted for that success other than the fuselage styling adopted… more»

Time Capsule? 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Though the peak of the U.S. muscle car era had come and gone by then, the 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am had its best sales year up to that point. And it was still two years before Smokey and… more»

76k Original Miles: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL

The Mazda RX-7, in its various guises, remains the most successful production car ever powered by the revolutionary Wankel rotary engine. It was not only a marketing winner but proved a giant killer in global motorsport. This 1983 RX-7… more»

Stunning Estate Find: 1936 Ford Deluxe Coupe

We’ve recently seen a few classics at Barn Finds that have emerged from estates, and this 1936 Ford Deluxe Coupe is an absolute beauty. It isn’t perfect, but its presentation and condition guarantee it will turn heads, and the… more»

1-of-17? 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500

Rarity claims will always ignite debate within the classic world, and I expect my research on this 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 to be no different. The 1969 GT500 wasn’t produced in huge numbers, and the combination of options… more»

No Reserve: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector’s Edition

The 1982 model year saw the production of Chevrolet’s venerable C3 Corvette draw to a close. It had served the company well, but the time had finally arrived when a fresh approach was required. This Corvette Collector’s Edition is… more»

Straight Eight And Solid: 1949 Packard Super 8

The Packard Motor Car Company’s slogan was “Ask the man who owns one.”  While the last person to purchase a new Packard off the showroom floor has probably already left the building like Elvis, there is still a chance… more»

Lots of Car to Love: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker

Some people believe that form should always follow function.  Nobody in the auto industry believed that more than Kaufman Thuma Keller, the leader of the Chrysler Corporation in both the late prewar and early postwar era.  This 1948 Chrysler… more»

Cheap Wheels V8! 1974 AMC Hornet

A hallmark of American Motors from its formation in 1954 to the end of the line in 1988 was building and selling economical automobiles. During the 1960s, the Rambler American was the company’s compact offering, and it was finally… more»

Triple Black Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE

One of the most popular cars that turn up here on Barn Finds is the second-generation Dodge Charger (1968-70). A lot of them were built, at least two had prominent movie/TV roles (hence they became famous), and they did… more»

Try It Again! 1969 Ford Shelby GT350

When I first spied this 1969 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang I thought, hmmm, looks familiar. And there’s a reason for that as it was covered here on BF almost four years ago. I don’t like to run a redo… more»

K-Code Drop-Top: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente

In 1964, the Caliente was the top-of-the-line Mercury Comet (except for the Cyclone performance model). As a convertible, only about 9,000 copies were built that year, so the number that may survive today likely doesn’t number more than a… more»

Update: Unique 2006 Chrysler 300 Series Custom Ute

UPDATE – As the great philosopher and baseball legend Yogi Berra might’ve said, “It’s Deja Ute all over again.” We featured this unique ute last July and yours truly did the writeup that you’ll find below. It appears the… more»

Driver-Grade Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Summer might be drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean it is the wrong time to park a classic Convertible in your garage. The weather soon won’t be conducive to drop-top motoring, but the new owner will be… more»

Export Model: 1937 Chrysler Convertible Coupe

Chrysler’s pre-war exports were a confusing medley of Dodges sold as Plymouths, Plymouths sold as Chryslers, and Dodges sold as Dodges. The company began its export program during the Great Depression and managed to send about 1100 vehicles overseas… more»