The era of Volvo selling police-spec 240 Turbos to municipalities is a special one to me, as it seems like a bygone era that isn’t coming back. Around the same time, Porsche was outfitting European police departments with 911s… more»
Project Cars
Editor Find! What the Heck is a Tugley?
A few days ago, I spotted this winter-ready rig on the side of the road near North Scituate, Rhode Island. I was on my way to inspect some rare junkyard parts for my rusty 190E 2.3-16 project and had… more»
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Your Own Water Hauler: International KB-6 Truck
This International Harvester KB-6 water truck apparently belonged to a private home prior to a well being put in, providing that owner with daily water transport needs. I can’t quite imagine telling my spouse and kids that they’ll get… more»
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Final Assembly Required: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
This appears to be a good opportunity for someone looking to restore a classic Toronado: $1,800 for a 1967 model that appears to be partially through an engine rebuild. Though it’s in Connecticut, no mention is made of any… more»
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Collection Sell-Off: AMC Matador Eliminator + Parts Car
A listing on craigslist claims the seller is getting out of his AMC hobby and putting his collection of cars and parts up for sale. Both cars are interesting specimens, with one being a 1974 Matador wagon NHRA Stock Eliminator,… more»
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One Year Only 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
You’ll have to bear with me on the photo quality here, I’m not quite sure what happened but they’re incredibly grainy in the Craigslist ad for this 1955 Studebaker President Speedster. Yes, this is a one-year-only 1955 Studebaker President… more»
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Barely Broken In: 1980 Mercedes 300TD Wagon
When it comes to diesel-equipped W123-era Mercedes, the mileage on this 1980 longroof model is downright low. With just 168,000 on the five-cylinder mill, this wagon has many miles to go before it sleeps. While not the desirable turbocharged… more»
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JDM by Blazer: Lifted 1988 Honda Prelude
When Honda came out with four-wheel steering in its third-generation Prelude, that seemed like a notable engineering achievement. However, it didn’t exactly become a must-have feature like modern airbags and navigation systems. This 1988 Honda Prelude is affectionately known… more»
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Parts Car Only? 1964 MGB
Lurking in these dark and blurry photos is a 1964 MGB. It will need a complete restoration, or it could potentially be used for parts. It is located in Deposit, New York, and is being sold in a No… more»
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Easy Restoration: 1954 Buick Super 2-Door Hardtop
This 1954 Buick has been owned by the same family since new and has been parked in a barn since 1995. It is a solid car that would make a great restoration project, and apart from the missing hubcaps,… more»
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Another One! 1957 Imperial Ghia Limousine
Barn Finds reader Ikey H. was kind enough to send in another Imperial Ghia Limousine, but this one is older and somewhat rougher than the beautiful 1963 model that Adam did such a great job of writing up recently. It… more»
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Admired by Ford: 1910 Hupmobile Runabout
Henry Ford was not a man that tended to heap praise upon his opposition, but when reflecting upon his first look at the 1909 Hupmobile Type 20 he said, “I recall looking at Bobby Hupp’s roadster at the first… more»
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Bargain Basement Project: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Finding a cheap and solid Corvette for a project can be a bit difficult, but this 1978 Corvette seems to show some real promise. Sold with a clear title, the owner has set a BIN price of $1,500 but… more»
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Solid as a Rock: 1968 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible
Beneath that faded and ruined paintwork lies a car of gold. This Pontiac Le Mans doesn’t make a great first impression, but it is a car that is solid, with very little rust to deal with. It will need… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1950 Mercury 2-Door Coupe
The owner of this 1950 Mercury Coupe describes it as a real blank canvas, and he is absolutely right. This is a car that the new owner could easily restore to original, but it could just as easily be… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1949 Crosley Pickup
Few vehicle manufacturers are as intriguing as a Crosley. While most people will recognize them for their radios, car aficionados are more likely to think of their odd little cars. Today, there’s even an enthusiastic Crosley following, although most… more»
