The Porsche 928 is perhaps the best compromise between a sports car and a true grand tourer. The interior is spacious (for what is essentially a two seater, even though there’s a barely usable back seat), the V8 provides… more»
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34k Miles? 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
We seem to run across quite a few interesting VW Beetles here at Barn Finds, from well-preserved survivors to wild customs, and just about everything in between. However, Karmann Ghia sightings are less frequent, and our thanks go out… more»
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Ex-School Bus: 1960 International Travelall B-120
Who knew that rural Kansas had such cool school buses?! Or, at least they did 65 years ago. Looking like a fantastic project 4×4, this 1960 International Travelall V-120 4×4 is a former rural Kansas school bus, and it… more»
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The Other Chrysler: 1959 DeSoto Firesweep
In 1959, Ford and Chrysler were learning the same lesson – that there was no market for four or five separate divisions of full-sized cars. With Ford, it was with the Edsel, which had debuted with poor sales the… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Bentley Mark VI Rolling Chassis
Reader George G is a long-time Barn Finder who always works on something interesting! While he has a wide range of interests, his primary focus is on British Luxury cars. He recently decided to make some room, and he… more»
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Silver Jade and Ivy Gold! 1969 Ford Mustang
With a forward-tilted snout, long hood, and a short fastback rear, the redesigned 1969 Mustang looked ready to leap down the road. This 1969 Ford Mustang in Denver, Colorado, has served one owner since 1974 and recently enjoyed a… more»
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Swan Song Project: 1979 Chevrolet Nova
The popular Chevy Nova compact wound down in 1979 after 18 years. The successful rear-wheel-drive car was scheduled to be replaced in 1980 by the front-wheel-drive Citation (which turned out not to be a huge step forward). The seller… more»
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Running Project: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass Supreme in 1966 as a personal luxury car based on the existing mid-size platform. Over the next 20 years, it would become one of Olds’ best-selling cars and a leader in its market niche. We’re… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1978 Porsche 911SC Targa
As much as I am a fan of the Porsche 911, it still boggles my mind a bit to see both the prices and condition of cars that come up for sale. The market has softened a bit for… more»
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No Reserve: 1925 Ford Model T Truck
When I look at classics like this 1925 Ford Model T Truck, I wonder whether I will look as good when I have one hundred years under my belt. This centenarian shows promise as a project candidate, appearing solid… more»
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Twofer Projects: Pair of 1970s Datsun 240Z
Known as the Fairlady Z in Japan, the Datsun 240Z (and its successors) became a popular alternative to British sports cars. Powered by a 2.4-liter 6-banger, the 240Z helped put Nissan on the map in the U.S. from 1970… more»
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Back Yard Find: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Four models were offered, including the “base” Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. The Formula was a performance edition, overshadowed by the glitzier Trans… more»
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Fantastic Colors: 1982 Ford Mustang GT
Sometimes, you see a car with an aftermarket paint job and it draws a groan. This is understandable – quality can vary greatly from paint shop to paint shop, and for all you know, the guy did it in… more»
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First-Year Barn Find: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
The 1967 model year was a good one for pony cars. The Mustang was refreshed, the gorgeous Cougar released, the Barracuda restyled, and General Motors got in the act with their new Camaro and Firebird. If I were pony… more»
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Engine Swap Candidate? 1993 Ford Mustang LX
The notchback-bodied Ford Mustang is one of the more desirable configurations of the Fox chassis out there, and combined with a period-correct color like the teal paint this one wears, it’s hard not to see this as a perfect… more»
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Supercharged Rarity: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
You don’t just casually refer to a car as the “fastest production vehicle in the world.” That’s the kind of claim almost everyone will expect you to back up. And while the Studebaker-built Avanti didn’t exactly have the appearance… more»
