How can a car be a cult classic and unpopular? The Gremlin is perhaps the best example of such a phenomenon. Those that love these cars really, really love them while those that dislike them tend to have a… more»
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I Spy A 1973 Alfa Spider Barn Find Beauty
For nearly 30 years, the Alfa Romeo Spider was the quintessential Italian convertible – beautiful, sporty, finicky, and classic. Since its debut in 1966, it has been loved and hated practically unlike any other design or brand. It would… more»
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No Reserve! 1956 Studebaker President
We’ve covered a range of 1956 Studebaker Presidents in the past, including this example earlier this year that was purchased and then resold by a Barn Finds reader that shows how handsome these cars can be. While this faded… more»
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Fast Black Box: 1986 Shelby GLHS
The Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon started life as a French econobox, the Talbot Horizon. If you saw this one sitting neglected, you wouldn’t normally give it a second thought, but it’s a bit special. You can almost make out… more»
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Preserve or Swap: 1976 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe
Years ago, I visited a car museum on Cape Cod (Toad Hall, well worth stopping in if you’re ever out near Hyannis Port) full of British classics. Easily one of the prettiest cars there was a 1976 Jaguar XJ12… more»
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Super Stinger: 1955 Hudson Wasp Super
Remember when cars had actual, real names of real things instead of a seemingly-random mix of letters and numbers or made up names as model identification? Hudson was on a stinging insect kick when this 1955 Hudson Wasp Super… more»
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Sunroof and Jade: 1976 BMW 2002
This $950 BMW 2002 is a desirable sunroof model that wears one of the more popular paint shades and sports a manual transmission. The car itself is fairly battered and clearly someone’s unfinished project, but getting an interesting 2002… more»
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Rugged Rusted Ragtop: 1967 Cadillac DeVille
Halloween is long past, but this 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible sitting in the weeds in Dixfield, Maine is about as scary as it gets, car-wise. This weekend fixer-upper is on Craigslist with an asking price of $750. Here is… more»
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Cheap De Ville: 1957 Cadillac Series 62
A few great affordable projects appear every now and again, like this Coupe De Ville. Stunning, and appearing like a great start, this Caddy has a new engine, and a seemingly solid body. This Caddy could easily be a… more»
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Classy Chassis: 1969 Ford F100 Short Box
Those of you that are familiar with me know I love bumpside Ford pickups. “Bumpside” is a nickname given to 5th generation Ford trucks from 1967 to 1972. They (obviously) feature a raised area running down the belt line… more»
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Just 150 Made: 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Maratona
When it comes to rare cars, only 150 being made puts it in fairly elite company. The Alfa Romeo GTV6 Maratona edition was created to provide some new life to the GTV6 lineup in the USA, so a swoopy… more»
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Dealer Lot Reduction: 1989 Chevy Corvette
The seller of this 1989 Chevy Corvette apparently ran a small used car lot for a time before hanging up his wheeler-dealer ways. Now, he’s got left-over inventory that has presented him with some storage troubles and made it… more»
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Big Block Bruiser? 1972 Chevelle SS 454
Said to be a real-deal 454 Chevelle Super Sport, this 1972 version needs a bit of help to return it to its former glory. Currently located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, listed for sale here on eBay with an opening… more»
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Rallye ‘Round: 1968 Opel Kadett Rallye 1900
The machine has yet to be invented that can measure my desire for a 1968 Opel Kadett Rallye 1900. It’s really the car that got me started on my long and expensive journey on the road of loving unusual… more»
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London Taxi Find: 1959 Beardsmore MK7
If you’re in the market for an unusual project, this London taxi certainly fits the bill. You aren’t likely to see very many of these at car shows in the U.S. For sale here on craigslist in Spokane, Washington,… more»
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Barn Find!
How much is a parts car worth? I suppose that depends on the quality, availability and price of new/replacement parts. The ad for this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL states “restore or use for parts”. Based on the pictures, the “use… more»
