Watch any number of movies from the 1980s that featured anything approaching a cop car chase and I can practically guarantee a Gran Fury is involved. Even moving past the obvious choice of Blues Brothers (well, that was an older… more»
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Dismantle or Save: 1972 BMW 3.0CS
This desirable BMW 3.0CS coupe has been sitting since the 1980s, and unfortunately, shows some of the classic signs of rust damage all too common with the E9-chassis cars. This example suffers from the added detriment of being equipped… more»
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Bob Sharp Tribute: 1976 Datsun 610 Coupe
Following the success of the Datsun 510, you might expect its successor to be even more of a home run. In this case, I’m not sure why it didn’t have the same starpower, but the later 610 seen here… more»
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427 Powered 1966 Ford Fairlane GT
Ford’s 1966 and 1967 Fairlanes rank high on my list of Cars to Own. Though I normally favor sleepers, this in-your-face ’66 with its pinned 427 hood, mottled primer, and slicks makes me want to click “Place Bid.” Located… more»
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Led Zeppelin Connection: 1972 Mercedes 220
This unusual 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220 is unique for a few reasons, starting with its gray-market / Euro-spec features (glass headlamps, slim European bumpers), as well as being an ex-British market car with right-hand drive steering. The intrigue builds based… more»
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Not For Wallflowers: 1969 Dodge Travco R/V
A recent news report confirmed communities in the Northwest have a problem with old R/Vs: there’s too many of them and they aren’t worth repairing. I can understand this, but it was painful to see so many cool vintage… more»
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One Lunger Approved: 1967 Yukon King
In my neck of the woods in coastal Rhode Island, we’re experiencing a fierce winter storm already resulting in whiteout conditions. It seems fitting, then, that this barn find Yukon King snowmobile pops up on eBay, as that’s the… more»
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1951 Cadillac Coupe DeRat
Where some may see a money pit, others may see the perfect project. Described as being complete, this mouse motel on wheels isn’t too rough if you take the time to look it over. Certainly not the prettiest Caddy… more»
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Impound Lot Find? Euro-Spec 1979 Mercedes 450SEL
The background of the photos for a true European-spec / gray-market 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL sure look like an impound auction. As the seller mentions lien sale paperwork, my guess is this car was left at a mechanic’s shop or… more»
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Build-Friendly Notchback: 1986 Ford Mustang
Notchback Fox body Mustangs are among the fastest appreciating ‘Stangs on the market today, helped by the fact you don’t see them nearly as often as the hatch-style models. This 1986 example here on craigslist is a four-cylinder car claimed… more»
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503 Specification: 1978 Lotus Elite
This is the third interesting Lotus I’ve written up over the last few weeks, preceded by an Eclat and an Excel. Although the Excel was my favorite, I am finding these kammback-style four-seaters increasingly endearing. This project-grade 1978 Lotus… more»
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Pro Street Past: 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
I don’t recall ever seeing a Pontiac Sunbird set up as a drag car, but here we are. This is a roller that was built to accommodate a small-block Chevy, which has since departed the chassis. The period graphics… more»
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Long Wheel Base: 1978 Jaguar XJ12
To be a Jaguar fan is to be accustomed to loving and hating a car like the XJ at the same time. They are beautifully-styled and played a significant role in the company’s colorful history, but the Series II… more»
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Dusty And Rusty: 1976 BMW 2002
As you can see from the picture, this is a true “barn find” (or at least “garage find”) that has been stored for over twenty years. This 1976 BMW 2002 was said to have been parked after a light… more»
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Rust Bucket: 1966 Porsche 912
We’ve featured several 1966 Porsche 912’s over the years here on Barn Finds. This specific car appears to have been neglected for quite a while as you will see. Found for sale here on Hemmings with an asking price… more»
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Pony Project: 1968 Mustang Fastback
This ’68 Mustang recently popped up in our Classifieds and I couldn’t help but notice it! The redesigned ’67 and ’68 Mustang is one of my all time favorite designs. This particular example has rust issues, but being a… more»
