In immediate post-war Germany, BMW didn’t make cars. Instead, Soviet manufacturer Autovelo, located in Soviet-occupied territory, was producing pre-war BMWs to sell into the post-war market. BMW itself was slow-crawling its way back to prosperity, by making household kitchen… more»
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Upgraded Engine: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Normale
Classic Alfa Romeos are renowned for two things. The first is that many are powered by peppy little engines that punch above their weight. However, it is their propensity to rust that some people find worrying. This 1961 Giulietta… more»
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Déjà Vu: 1978 Ford Pinto Surfin’ Wagon
The Pinto was Ford’s first foray into the U.S. subcompact market in the 1970s. Despite some issues that would surface later around rear-end collisions, more than three million of the cars would be sold through 1980. A station wagon… more»
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Older Restoration: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1962 Corvette has been part of the same family since the late-1970s, and they treated it to a restoration in the 1980s. It has had little use since, but its tired paint suggests it could do with some… more»
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1-of-11: 1952 Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta
When we think of high-performance sports cars from the 1950s, Spain is not the first country to come to mind as the source of such vehicles. However, government support saw the production of the Pegaso sports car as an… more»
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Before the Mini-Van: 1968 Dodge Monaco Wagon
From 1965 to 1976, the Monaco reigned as the “top dog” within the full-size automobiles produced by Dodge. Having been restyled in 1967, the 1968 models were minimally changed, most noticeably the addition of small round side marker lights…. more»
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Droptop Driver: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Chevrolet straightened some side body lines on the Impala coupe for 1963, giving the car a somewhat different look and more of a boxy appearance that sort of drew attention to the car’s length, which measured over 17 feet! … more»
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Not So Mellow Yellow: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
Some classic cars possess subtle good looks, while others are as “in your face” as possible. This 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350 fits neatly into the second category, with the company offering it in a single paint shade. It wasn’t… more»
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Levi Edition: 1978 Jeep J10 Honcho
If this 1978 Jeep Honcho looks familiar, you may have seen it before. We featured this same truck here on Barn Finds in 2018. Back then it was located in West Des Moines, Iowa and now it resides in… more»
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BF Auction: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
UPDATE – Shortly after we launched the auction for this S-Cargo, the Vancouver area was buried by a snowstorm that left the seller snowed in for the duration of the auction. There were requests for additional photos, but since… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe
I boldly described this 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe as automotive perfection, and I am willing to stand by my claim. Its exterior presentation is dazzling, its interior is spotless, and the Tri-Power V8 under the hood is icing… more»
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One Owner Moscow Garage Find: 1980 VAZ-2101
For all of its military strength and technological achievements (they were the first country to place a human in orbit), the former Soviet Union suffered one significant shortcoming following World War II; It didn’t possess a viable automotive industry…. more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo/5-Speed
The two hardest things about a Peugeot are remembering how to spell it and remembering the last time that I saw one. I assumed that the French-Italian-American-German-British mashup known as Stellantis would bombard us with those and Citroens, but… more»
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Stylish Brougham: 1927 Chrysler Model 70 “Finer”
Here on craigslist, we have a 1927 Chrysler Model 70 Finer Landau Brougham for sale at $8,500. This car is just a few years removed from the very first car made under the Chrysler name, the Model B 70,… more»
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Show Quality: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
By the 1990s, Ford was determined to demonstrate to the world it had rediscovered its performance credentials. The Fox-body Mustang sold in significant numbers, but the company craved more. Therefore, it handed 4,993 Mustangs to its Special Vehicle Team… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate
Buick introduced the last generation of its iconic Roadmaster series in 1991, with the model soldiering on gamely until market forces saw it discontinued in 1996. With no modern equivalents available, the Estate version has developed a strong following… more»
