About a week ago I wrote an article about a 1961 Thunderbird. Barn Finds reader Ian C has sent us through another one to look at, and I have to thank him for it. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
What is it about cheap, unlovable cars that gets us excited when they (rarely) pop up for sale? Full disclosure, I don’t want to own or drive this car, but given how long it’s been since I saw a… more»
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Rough Rider: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car
Not all Pace Cars live in bubbles. That’s today’s lesson if you’re staring at this rough 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car, which appears to have been left in the woods for the past 10 years and just recently… more»
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Diesel Conversion Done: 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
This 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is an interesting potential project, as it’s already been swapped to a 6.2L diesel mill that unfortunately needs replacing. You can see multiple hits for search results pertaining to swapping these classic SUVs to… more»
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Fox Body Rarity: 1986 ASC Mclaren Convertible
On the surface, these ASC McLarens should have all the trappings of an instant collector car: limited production, improved performance, interesting looks and equipment – so why aren’t they more sought after? More than that, why do so many… more»
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Needy 931: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
While the Porsche 924 is a take-it-or-leave-it car for many, the turbocharged example makes picking one up as a project a more compelling argument. This example is said to retain lots of original details after many years with one… more»
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One of 1118: Pontiac Grand Prix Aero Coupe
You don’t have to look too far to see the Aero Coupe referred to as the “Superbird of the 80s.” Similar to all those basketball cards I have gathering dust in the basement, the value rise predicted by pundits… more»
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COE Graveyard: 1971 Brockway N4571
Cab-over-engine designs still look great to me years later, no matter what era they were made. This is a somewhat rare Brockway, which hails from Cortland, New York, where it was likely originally manufactured. Now residing somewhere near Zanesville,… more»
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Some Assembly Required: LT1 Trans Am Project
Picking up the pieces of someone else’s project is always a risk, but if the price is low enough, some might say it’s worth taking the chance. This pair of Firebirds includes an LT1-powered Trans Am that certainly has… more»
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Built for 500 BHP: 1979 Mazda RX7 Widebody
With its tiny rotary motor now likely sitting on the bottom of a riverbed, tethering a boat to the basin below, this 1979 Mazda RX7 barely resembles the slight sports car it once was. With a significantly flared body… more»
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Station Wagon Alternative: Land Rover Defender 110 County
There’s a robust market for importing the Land Rovers that never came stateside, typically the longer wheelbase models with a few extra doors attached. This 1988 Land Rover Defender is a four-door body with the County package option, and… more»
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Used Car Lot Find: 1999 Ford Mustang Saleen
I don’t recommend buying performance cars anywhere other than a specialist shop with a PPI in hand, but it’s so damn tempting to take a chance on a special car sitting at what appears to be a small used… more»
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WWII Equipment: 1943 Ford Burma Jeep
When we think of vintage military vehicles, the ubiquitous Willys Jeep comes to mind, along with the Dodge Power Wagon. Even Volkswagen’s amphibious vehicles more readily come into view, but less thought of is Ford’s entry to the mix…. more»
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Early Model Bug: 1965 VW Beetle
While Beetles are the proverbial dime a dozen, the early models are standouts in more than a few ways. For one thing, they tend to be worth a bit more; for another, their parts are generally more valuable, too…. more»
BF Exclusive: 1949 Willys Jeep
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process,… more»
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Cactus Find: 1960 AMC Rambler American
Appearing like a true desert find, this simple but stylish AMC Rambler American is a solid start to project. Although the interior is worn, and the engine is questionable, the body itself is rock solid, and could make for… more»
