We never understood the whole Nasty Boys trend of shoving V8s into Austin-Healeys, but some people obviously enjoy the whole thing very much. Sure, it is great fun having all that extra power, but cars like this rare BN1… more»
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Pine Scented Lotus Sprint
While browsing his local craigslist, reader Mark O. was surprised to find a Lotus. It’s not pretty, but it’s a Lotus! For some that means bad wiring and a cheap interior, but this American version of the Eclat also… more»
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Barn Wood: 1951 Ford Country Squire
There is just something fascinating about a woodie wagon, but sadly there aren’t many of these left on the road, as most have rotted away. The problem with mixing steel and wood, is that if the wood decays, it… more»
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Hairy-Chested & Cheap: 1974 Triumph TR6
Hairy-chested sports cars. I never fully comprehended that phrase, but many a journalist has claimed that this was the last of them. All I know is that the TR6 was the last of the true TR line. Later cars… more»
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Barn Yard 1973 Dodge Challenger
This Challenger project gets an honorable mention, not because it’s a bargain, but because of what is in the photo. Many people try to stage their cars as “barn finds”, but this guy didn’t even have to try. The… more»
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Tree Damaged 1967 Land Rover Series IIA
What a shame. We are doubtful that this 1967 Land Rover can be brought back to life, but we hope someone will try. A tree fell on the cab 3 years ago and it has sat ever since. The… more»
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Project Racer: 1959 Turner 950S
When Jack Turner founded his sports car manufacturing company in 1950, he had one goal in mind and that was to build race cars. This 1959 Turner 950S is one of only 670 cars built before the company closed… more»
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Massive Undertaking: 1974 Corvette
Finding a Corvette parked in an old barn is a massive rush. The Corvette is an American icon and has been dishing up sports car performance since the 1950’s. This 1974 Vette was parked in a barn after having… more»
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Reader’s Find: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
When reader Mat S saw an ad for a 1971 Mach 1 Mustang on Craigslist, which the seller claimed had had a 429 Cobra Jet in it, he knew he needed to take a look at it. He didn’t… more»
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Two For One: Pair of Triumph TR3’s
Fellow Barn Finder, reader, and frequent commenter Dolphin stumbled across this auction for a pair of Triumph TR3’s here on eBay. We want to thank him for sharing this find with us! Both cars are in in rough shape… more»
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1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Project
We would all love to own a Mercedes 190SL, but we aren’t sure this would be the best route to ownership. That is, unless you think you could restore what is left here for under fifty grand. We still… more»
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Pile-O-Parts: 1929 Ford Model A Sport Coupe
If you look very closely, you can make out the silhouette of a 1929 Model A in what looks like a pile of debris. We are not sure about the seller’s “time capsule” and “barn find” claims, but it… more»
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1961 Corvair Rampside Projet
If you wanted a Corvair back in the sixties, but needed more hauling capacity, you could have always bought a Corvair truck. The Loadside was the entry level truck, but there was also a special Rampside model available. This… more»
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Corvair Graveyard
If you thought the Corvair barn find from the other day was impressive, then you should take a look at this. Unfortunately, these ones are sitting outside, but there are quite a few vans and trucks in the mix…. more»
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Cobra Alternative: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
If you like the idea of a British roadster with American V8 power, then a Tiger may be the car for you. As Cobras become more unattainable by the day, these Shelby designed Sunbeams still look like a bargain…. more»
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Dusty 1971 Porsche 911T Targa
This 1971 Porsche 911T Targa is claimed to have sat in a barn for several years and the owner has now decided that it needs more work than he has time to do. There is a little rust and… more»
