This 1976 Chevrolet Laguna Type S-3 is a nicely optioned example said to be in survivor-grade condition. Listed for $7,500 somewhere in Texas, it sports a number of desirable options and the iconic sloped nose designed to enhance its… more»
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Radical, Rare, and Rust Free: 1969 Rover 2000 TC
Vintage British cars generally trade on old-fashioned, old-world charm. Even the most competitive, up-to-date cars from Blighty in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s carried a whiff of this character: dated styling, wood-and-leather furnishings, knock-off wheels, or some combination of… more»
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Classiest Barn in Town: 1961 MGA
It’s appropriate that this classic MGA is parked next to a gorgeous period motor boat – the two look good together, don’t they? However, it would appear the boat has seen more use recently given the level of dust… more»
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Horse In An Unusual Place: 1974 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
Bob S. submitted this 1974 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4, and it is in an unusual location: Craigslist and what would appear to be the boneyard of some sort of shop. While not unheard of, finding a Ferrari on Craigslist… more»
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Two-Wheel Drive K5: 1978 Chevy Blazer
4WD Blazers and Broncos are seemingly a dime-a-dozen; less frequently seen are the 2WD variants, such as the red-over-white 1978 K5 Blazer located in California. Said to be lifelong West Coast truck in solid condition, it hasn’t run in… more»
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Woodgrain Kit: 1979 VW Rabbit Diesel
As cars from the 70s and 80s grow harder to find, you may be surprised to realize that some once-laughable options are now reasons for spending more on a given vehicle. Take fake wood trim slapped on the sides:… more»
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Needs Carburetor And Tires: 1969 Cadillac Limousine
Don’t have time to read the full ad? That’s okay, you already did! The complete listing is also the title of this write-up. To quote the entire ad, “needs carburator and tires.” To be fair, from the seller’s standpoint,… more»
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Just Add Everything: 1954 Corvette Body
The great thing about this barn find is you just have to add, well, everything to finish it up. I think we all have dreams of finding a ’54 Corvette tucked away in a California barn –it’s white paint… more»
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One Owner: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
The Dodge ‘Lil Red Express was one of those rare times a “special edition” trim came along that offered actual performance gains and was a hit with the general public. So often those limited production models are nothing but lipstick… more»
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Czech Republic Find: 1976 Maserati Merak
Maseratis of the modern day are a great disappointment compared to their elder statesmen. This 1976 Maserati Merak is a stunning alternative to a Ferrari 308 of the same era, but you’ll have to be handy with self-assembly and… more»
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Snowbird’s Grand Tourer: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
There’s something about a car left behind by a pair of snowbirds in a fair weather state. Places like Hilton Head or South Florida paint a picture (in my mind, at least) of a long-married couple jetting to-and-fro in… more»
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Non GM Suburban: 1952 Plymouth Field Find
Barn Finds reader Michael sent us this neat 1952 Plymouth Suburban field find from Bradenton, Florida. It’s listed for sale here on craigslist for only $1,250. I like the basic lines of this, a descendant of the first all-metal US… more»
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Gray Market Junkyard Find: BMW 325i Convertible
As some of our long-timers recall, I used to spend most weekends in a junkyard. With a newborn at home, that hobby is on a brief hiatus, but a colleague who runs a parts-pulling business called Mesquite Automotive keeps… more»
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Little Old Lady From Fargo: 1975 Dodge Charger SE
You know a car is special when it only comes one way, as a Special Edition. This 1975 Dodge Charger SE is in Minneapolis, Minnesota and can be found here on craigslist, or here on the CL archive. The… more»
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Lean-To Find: 1961 Chevy Corvette
I wish more sellers would include pictures of the day they found the car they’re selling – it just adds to the intrigue and allure of owning a barn find. This 1961 Chevy Corvette is more of a lean-to… more»
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Barn Of Abandoned Projects: Toyota Supra Package
Near my house is a gentleman who clearly likes Mitsubishi 3000GTs, as he’s got several of them strewn about his property with no evidence of recent attempts to work on them. I’ll bet he wishes he had a barn… more»
