When was the last time you could buy a brand new 1985 Buick LeSabre? Probably 1985. Maybe a little into the late-’80s if there were a few stragglers left on dealer lots. Apparently, you can add 2021 to that… more»
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Car Show Candidate? 1964 Chevrolet Impala
The listing for this 1964 Chevrolet Impala proclaims, “The vehicle is drivable and is mainly used for car shows“. Huh? Really? When I think of a 1960’s Chevrolet Impala and car shows, this example is not what comes to… more»
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6k Genuine Miles: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE
If you wander out looking for a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am today, a few attributes will help a candidate tick all of the right boxes. The first would be to find one that is original and unmolested. If the… more»
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Tangerine Dream: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
While I tend to be drawn to spotlessly original survivors, I will always find a place in my heart for custom creations like this 1970 Corvette. The owner has had an eye for detail with this beauty, and its… more»
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One-Owner 1971 Pontiac LeMans Station Wagon
I am willing to raise my hand here and now to admit my ignorance. I can remember a time when I used to view station wagons with barely disguised disdain. To me, they were the workhorses of the passenger… more»
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Wild Custom: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
When an enthusiast embarks upon a project build, they can choose to follow a couple of paths. The first is a faithful restoration, while the other is a custom project that reflects their taste and desires. That is the… more»
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1989 Ford Mustang GT With Only 5,567 Miles!
With the ongoing growth in popularity of Fox-Body Mustangs, it’s no great surprise that we’ve seen a few examples cross our desks in recent times here at Barn Finds. Their condition can vary widely, with some looking dog-eared and… more»
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Boattail Barn Find: 1971 Buick Riviera 455-4
The personal luxury coupe genre is something that doesn’t really exist anymore. Sure, you can get a Bentley Continental or a Rolls-Royce Wraith, but what about us plebeians? Buicks are (very) nice, but they don’t cost as much (or… more»
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Portable Snowmobile? 1981 Chrysler Sno Runner
Well, son of a you know what, I have never seen or heard of a Chrysler Sno Runner! Having spent a lot of my life in the south, I’m not familiar with snowmobiles, or even skis for that matter… more»
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Reasonably Priced: 1987 Nissan 300ZX 2+2
Well the Datsun Z certainly started out as a sports car back in 1970 but by the time it got all grown up in 1987, it was a bit more – probably more like a tourer, at least in… more»
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Manual Project Car: 1985 Porsche 928S
It’s hard to go wrong with a Porsche 928 with a manual gearbox, as it combines the grand touring comfort that the car is known for with the ability to put the front-mount V8 engine to maximum use. The… more»
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Sportscar of Motorhomes: 1975 FMC Motorcoach
When it comes to motorhomes, being called the “sportscar” of the breed is pretty high priase. The FMC Motorcoach was once one of the granddaddies of the R/V industry, and this particular model was supposedly owned by the likes… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1989 Mazda RX-7 Convertible
This clean 1989 Mazda RX-7 convertible is offered for sale after a few years of inactivity after the previous owner passed away. Now offered by the stepson of the previous caretaker, the RX-7 appears to remain in excellent condition… more»
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V8 Conversion! 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
So, the question is, “Can you take the Vega-ness out of a Vega?” The Chevrolet Vega (1971-1977) rightly takes its lumps for the “lump” that was its engine. It had other foibles too but the iron head, aluminum block… more»
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Two-Owner Fishbowl: 1976 AMC Pacer
I was in grade school when AMC introduced the Pacer. I thought was the weirdest car I had ever seen (second only the Citroen). However, today, I think these cars are really cool and I appreciate the styling and… more»
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17k Original Miles! 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
If there is a potential drawback to writing for Barn Finds, it is that I keep coming across classic cars that I long to park in my garage. If money were no object, the garage in question would have… more»
