This strikes me as a rare opportunity in the air-cooled Porsche world. The asking price on this 1977 Porsche 911 doesn’t seem terrible, especially considering the specs. This is a factory sunroof delete model that left the showroom wearing… more»
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$3,000 or Best Offer! 1978 Toyota Sunrader
How much? $3,000, and the seller is willing to negotiate? From this one photo, that sure seems like a steal. This Class-C, 1978 Toyota Sunrader Camper needs interior work, but for 30 $100 bills, it sure seems like a… more»
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Runs, Drives, and Stops: 1975 Triumph TR6
When I was a teenager back in the mid-’90s, I had big plans to own a Triumph someday, preferably a TR2. As way leads onto way, I ended up behind the wheel of a variety of American ’50s, ’60s,… more»
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Desirable Manual Transmission: 1979 Porsche 928
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»
