Wide white walls usually bring out a few comments, especially when the vehicle is later than the mid-1960s. How about when they’re on a 4×4 1976 Jeep Cherokee S? This fancy, sporty (S = sport) Cherokee is listed on… more»
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Light Utility Vehicle: 1975 Chevrolet LUV
In the 1970s, even the world’s largest corporation was starting to see signs of foreign cars and trucks sneaking into their world, and into their profits, and this 1975 Chevrolet LUV is a product of that worrisome time for… more»
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Truck of the Year: 1979 Chevy LUV 4×4
It’s mildly hilarious to read old reviews of the Chevy LUV pickup and think about how many of these small utility vehicles the company managed to sell. They were practically archaic when they were new, let alone a few… more»
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$1,650 And A Few Weekends… 1979 Dodge Warlock II
I have a good friend who had a Dodge L’il Red Express, that was such a nice truck, literally a mint condition jewel box. This 1979 Dodge Warlock II is a couple of months of work away from being… more»
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Vote Early, Vote Often! $2,000 Project Choices
It’s unusual to find this eclectic a set of seven vehicles for sale at the same price, but even rarer to find them advertised (here on craigslist, go here if the ad disappears) by the same seller! Pretend you… more»
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Too Solid For Parting: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
According to the seller, this 1956 Ford Thunderbird is largely solid underneath and recently exhumed from long-term storage in a southern California warehouse. Looking borderline tough on those wide steelies with big sidewalls, we see no reason why this… more»
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Diesel Duty: 1990 Mazda B2200 SE-5
1990 is fairly new for vehicles here at Barn Finds but when something interesting, useful, and fairly cheap comes up it’s hard to resist. This 1990 Mazda B2200 SE-5 Diesel pickup can be found on Craigslist, or here on… more»
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$1,500 Pacer Project: 1976 AMC Pacer
I’m not quite sure what to make of the photos of this 1976 AMC Pacer, but I guess not everyone has access to a good camera or even a camera phone, which are often better than the camera-cameras that… more»
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Stock Mr. 2: Original 1986 Toyota MR2
MR2s are not necessarily hard to find, but less frequent are those project-grade examples that come with the parts needed to complete a light restoration. This 1986 model has some body damage and is tired cosmetically, but the seller… more»
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Stalled SD Build: 455-Equipped Pontiac Trans Am
Years from now, we’ll probably cringe when we learn someone took the drivetrain out of a Challenger Hellcat and dropped it into a Fox Body, or some other lesser sports car. The same sense of remorse comes through on… more»
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Snailshell + Minerva: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
While the early 924s aren’t exactly loved by enthusiasts, the 924 Turbo responded to the naysayers by adding a KKK turbocharger and a number of other engine enhancements to close the gap between it and the naturally-aspirated 911. Visual… more»
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Twin-Stick Faux Ragtop: 1963 Rambler American
As the last year of the second-generation cars, this 1963 Rambler American is a drivable project car. It’s listed on eBay in Chula Vista, California with a bid of $1,000 and a buy it now price of $2,500.
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$1,895 Goat: 1968 Pontiac GTO
The value of something is always relative, and just because something is rare doesn’t mean that its value is high. With that being said this cheap GTO has seen better days, but one mans trash is another mans treasure… more»
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Skunkworks Saloon: 1999 Ford Contour SVT
Ford’s Special Vehicle Teams (SVT) group is responsible for some of the company’s most impressive road cars, from the Lightning pickup to the hot-hatch SVT Focus. In between those extremes is the less frequently seen and discussed Ford Contour… more»
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$1,800 Or Offer! 1970 International 1200 D
Never seen snow! No, I’m just kidding of course, but this truck is too solid to have been driven in road salt. It’s a 1970 International 1200 D pickup and it’s on eBay with a won’t-be-around-long buy it now… more»
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One Family Owned: 1969 Dodge A108 Van
It’s amazing how many times the basic formula of “forward control” was used in vans from the 1960s all the way through the current day. While many casual observers may be shocked to see an engine nestled near the… more»
