One of the joys of working at Barn Finds is that it allows me the opportunity and the privilege to write about some of the most amazing, beautiful, stunning, and brutal classic cars that have ever graced our roads…. more»
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Genuine Starsky & Hutch Star: 1976 Ford Gran Torino
Whenever I see a classic car that is claimed to have had a starring role in a TV series or movie, I treat such claims with a touch of skepticism. However, I have no such feelings about this 1976… more»
Bandit Wannabe: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and is reported to have an odometer reading of 86,000 miles. The seller advertises the car as a Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am. While it is painted Starlight… more»
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Rare Super Duty 455: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am
The Camaro had lost its big block, the Mustang was powered by a 4 cylinder and the biggest engine in the Challenger was a 360 cid V8 in 1974. However, Pontiac was still producing powerful Trans Ams and, although… more»
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V8/5-Speed: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Fox-Body Mustangs have managed to remain within the affordable category for those in the market for a classic Ford. However, values continue to climb steadily, meaning that they are becoming less affordable with each passing year. This 1987 Mustang… more»
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Low Mileage Driver: 1957 Austin Healey 100-6
The “Big Healeys,” the Austin Healey 100, 100-6, and 3000, have become a collective gold standard for small British sports cars. Designed by Donald Healey and produced with help from the Austin Motor Company, they all share a long… more»
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454/4-Speed Hot Rod: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Two-Lane Blacktop redux? That’s what I thought the moment that I spied this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air hot rod. It has it all going on with its primer gray finish, straight front axle, and big-block power. There are only… more»
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Pristine Survivor: 1980 International Scout II
This International Harvester Scout II is the last of its breed. Produced from 1960 to 1980, this 4×4 was one of the first SUVs on the market and competed with the likes of Jeep and the Ford Bronco. This… more»
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V12 Super-Coupe for Four! 1980 Ferrari 400i
Pininfarina-styled almost entirely with a straight-edge, Ferrari’s 400 splits the air like a wind chisel. This 1980 Ferrari 400i in Camarillo, California wears its 55,000 miles well, and runs and drives “excellent,” according to the seller. Appealing to enthusiasts… more»
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Diesel Conversion: 1989 Range Rover Classic SWB
This 1989 Range Rover Classic SWB is a project, but a running one with lots of big-dollar parts thrown at it. The Range Rover features a fully rebuilt 300 TDI engine shipped from a specialist in the UK accompanied… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible has belonged to the same gentleman for many years. He used to take the Camaro to local car shows and generally enjoyed living the classic car ownership experience. Sadly, deteriorating health means that… more»
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Factory Supercharged: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
The Avanti delivered a lot of things during its production life, but the one thing that it couldn’t achieve was to dig Studebaker out of the financial black hole that would eventually consume the company. Today, the Avanti has… more»
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Original One Owner: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
We will almost certainly never again see vehicles like this 1970 Plymouth Superbird. They hailed from a period when NASCAR competition was literally for “stock cars,” and competitors were required to drive what were effectively race-tuned versions of roadgoing… more»
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Boss 429: 1969 Ford Mustang
The Boss 429 engine was Ford’s competition to Chrysler’s Hemi engine in the 1960s, and was originally developed primarily for NASCAR use. Thankfully, homologation rules called for a minimum of 500 production cars to be equipped with the 429… more»
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Only 86 Miles! 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
The signage on the rear window of this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda says “the lowest mileage Hemi ‘Cuda on the planet. Period.” And given the history of the car and the documentation the seller says exists; it could very well… more»
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Cheap and Cheerful? 1989 Yugo GVL
The poor old Yugo has been the butt of more cruel jokes than I care to remember. It was imported and marketed in the US with a single aim, and that was to be the cheapest new car sold… more»
