Here it comes: the P word! Yes, we have a truck that certainly qualifies for the patina award, and it has a few other things going for it that make it desirable beyond just the genuinely aged condition. This… more»
Project Cars
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BF Exclusive: 1962 Triumph TR3A
Triumph built some great sports cars during its nearly 100 years of operation. The TR3 might be one of the brand’s most iconic and influential cars that they ever produced. They were tough, simple, fun to drive, and offered… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Club Sedan
By today’s standards, the 135-horsepower “Rocket” V8 under the hood of a 1950 Oldsmobile 88 would feel as if it were down a thruster or two. Sure, it was the performance bargain of its day, but these days, some… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
The collector car hobby is sometimes misunderstood; many believe that to collect old cars requires a trust fund and a staff mechanic, but as we here at Barn Finds know, that is absolutely not the case. Some of the… more»
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What’s It Worth? 1984 Porsche 911 Targa
There’s a veneer around Porsches that suggests that are elusive, or otherwise difficult to find – so, if you want one, you’ll need to accept the fact that today’s entry point into air-cooled ownership is likely via a project… more»
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Running $5,500 Project: 1972 Porsche 914
A few days ago, we showed you a Porsche 914 that had been given the royal treatment to ostensibly yield one of the best examples on the market of Porsche’s mid-engined, entry-level model. Today, we have the opposite end… more»
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Will It Run? 1992 Nissan Pathfinder SE
There is a day coming – if not already here – wherein the vehicles you buy will have an incredibly short lifespan. They will not be intended to be handed down to later generations, despite the fact that they… more»
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Fresh From Storage: 1987 BMW 635CSi
This E24-chassis BMW 6-Series lives in that unique space of looking good enough to be a driver right now while also likely exhibiting some of the classic signs of benign neglect. It hasn’t been righteously abused, but it also… more»
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The Original Minivan: 1987 Dodge Caravan SE
The original Chrysler minivan was a shot heard ’round the world when it was introduced. If you were accustomed to riding in a wagon in terms of moving large groups of people around from one place to the next,… more»
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Donated 35th Anniversary: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
Every now and again, a car shows up in the donation lanes that just shouldn’t be there. There’s no rhyme or reason to this; it could be the way an estate gets settled by the heirs, or a retired… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
Dodge seemed to struggle in finding a market for its new Charger in 1966/67. After a decent mid-year launch in ’66, demand fell by half in ’67. But that all changed in 1968 when Chrysler redesigned all of their… more»
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First One Built? 1976 Dodge Warlock 4X4
In the latter half of the 1970s, Dodge produced a series of pickup trucks in the “adult toys” category. Depending on the model, they were treated to cosmetic, performance, or a combination of both upgrades. Best remembered is the… more»
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’70s Custom Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
Metalflake paint was once a staple of the custom world. While some builders still favor its effect, others are drawn by the modern development of candy and pearl that offers an endless array of possibilities. It is unclear when… more»
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Chick Magnet? 1968 Cadillac Eldorado
The seller states that this 1968 Cadillac Eldorado was a chick magnet when it used to cruise the streets of Hollywood. It undoubtedly had a presence that would turn heads, but the Caddy has spent a few years in… more»
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Frenchman On The Cheap? 1985 Pontiac Parisienne
Are we speakin’ French? Nope, just sounds like it as today’s review of a 1985 Pontiac sounds like a French model with its Parisienne name – but it’s not. Built in either Oshawa, Ontario, or Kansas City, Kansas, this… more»
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Parts or Restore? 1956 DeSoto Firedome
One year before all of Chrysler went “fins to the moon” in 1957, some ’56 models showed a glimpse of the future, including the 1956 Plymouth Fury and this 1956 DeSoto Firedome. Designer Virgil “Ex” Exner’s “Forward Look” ’57s… more»
