The Tiger was a V8 derivative of the Sunbeam Alpine sports car. My first recollection of the car was the red Alpine driven by Secret Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, in the 1960s TV series, Get Smart. The Tiger got… more»
Project Cars
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Rare 4-Speed Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
The Sprint was an interesting twist on the popular Pontiac Firebird “pony car.” For example, in 1969, rather than using the 175 hp version of the 250 cubic inch OHC inline-six like other Firebirds, the Sprint’s version kicked out… more»
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Restored Mechanicals: 1971 Ford F-250
We rarely see a vehicle with a fully restored and powder-coated frame here at BarnFinds. This 1971 Ford F-250 presents an interesting mix of finished and unfinished work that may tempt buyers who likes what’s done. We’ll show the… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Dodge Charger
For many enthusiasts, originality is crucial when searching for a project candidate. This characteristic allows the scope for a faithful restoration, although some drivetrains are receptive to subtle tweaks if a buyer seeks improved performance. This 1972 Dodge Charger… more»
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Museum Find? 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
Classic cars described as museum finds are typically beautifully presented vehicles with no significant needs. This 1988 Merkur XR4Ti breaks that mold because it is dusty, dirty, and covered in leaf litter. The seller is its second owner, believing… more»
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Champagne Series: 1965 International Harvester Scout 80
The Scout 80 arrived in 1961 with a workhorse engine and bare-bones amenities, as a competitor to the Jeep. Its elementary approach to the market did not restrain sales, as IH rapidly doubled and tripled its production estimates to… more»
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350 V8 Transplant: 1979 Buick Skylark
The Skylark nameplate has covered a lot of different Buick products over the years. Between 1975 to 1979, it shared the same platform as the popular Chevy Nova and other divisions of General Motors. To help lower fuel consumption,… more»
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Drop-Top Pickup: 1989 Dodge Dakota
The Dodge Dakota was a mid-size pickup truck built and sold by Chrysler from 1987 to 2011. It was larger than its contemporaries the Ford Ranger and the Chevy S-10. Between 1989 and 1991, a convertible version of the… more»
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2 for 1 Avanti Deal: 1963 Studebaker Avantis
Everyone loves a two-for-one deal. Usually, these come to you as a sale at your local grocery store. In the automotive world, they are a bit rare other than the occasional sales gimmick at a new car lot. I… more»
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V12 Barn Find: 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe
I always think about what it would be like to drive the vehicles shown here, as I’m sure most of you do. I don’t know how many owners of a 1948 Lincoln Continental would have driven it to a… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed
Selecting an appropriate project candidate is often challenging, and it is easy for buyers to feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless choices. Two of the most significant concerns revolve around cost. The first is the initial purchase price, and… more»
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Rust-Free 1963 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
Listing anything as the “first” usually causes trouble in the comments section, but a Dodge Dart brochure lists the Dart GT series as “America’s First Sports Compact”, and if you can’t believe a company’s marketing literature, I mean… Ok,… more»
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318 V8 Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
What a difference a year makes. Dodge launched the sporty Charger in 1966 and sold fewer than 16,000 in its sophomore year, 1967. Then along comes a redesign of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates and more than 92,000 Chargers flew out… more»
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Bought in High School: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
Though the design was nine years old, the 1978 Camaro had a great sales year, continuing to outsell the Ford Mustang which was still the downsized subcompact it had been since 1974. The ’78 Camaro was treated to rubber/plastic… more»
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Resurrected Parts Car: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
For those of you not around for the glory days of automobile restoration back in the seventies and eighties, securing a parts car to assist in restoring the primary car was a common tactic. You would simply look for… more»
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Mid-Engine Project: 1985 Pontiac Fiero SE
For such an “iconic” and interesting car, it’s hard to believe that the Pontiac Fiero was only made for five model years, beginning in the fall of 1983 for the 1984 year until the end of 1988. They really… more»
