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Forty Years Too Long?: 1968 Mustang J Code Fastback

The key here is in the title of the ad: “J Code Project.” You can see this 1968 Mustang Fastback for yourself here on ebay and decide if it has you hook, line, and sinker, or whether it’s more… more»

Donated Collector Car: 1998 BMW M3

You know me: I love donated vehicles, mostly because it’s amazing what gems get discarded by generous owners or overwhelmed heirs tasked with settling an estate. However it happens, you can strike gold with some of these donation lots,… more»

Real Deal Z: Unrestored 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Z/28 would go on to become a mainstay in the Chevrolet Camaro lineup in the years following 1967, but the inaugural model is one rare F-Body, with a total of only 602 produced.  In fact, many potential Camaro… more»

Super Solid 1956 Buick Roadmaster

From Tae Bo to the Macarena, fads are fun, harmless ways to feel a sense of camaraderie in a sometimes isolated world. However, at some point, that Los Del Rio CD is just sitting on the shelf, and if… more»

Junkyard Trade? 1975 Renault 17 Gordini

Renault was seen as not much more than a curiosity in the U.S. for much of its time here, which included stints as a small-scale manufacturer to importing vehicles under the AMC brand. Overall, despite being a powerhouse in… more»

Backyard Find: 1992 Ford Mustang 5.0 Project

It is sometimes difficult to work up the gumption to restore a make and model you love if you feel a car has gone too far down a certain path. What I mean by this is when you scope… more»

Rare ASC Conversion: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible

There exists a legion of cars that are rare but not desirable. The 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible is undoubtedly in this camp, although we have seen a few exceptional examples trade for strong money. The car shown here… more»

Vintage Vision: 1930s-Style Indy Car by Jim Mann

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a pre-war Indy car—but without the seven-figure price tag or the stress of 90-year-old mechanicals—this custom-built tribute might be the perfect machine. Painstakingly hand-fabricated by respected race car builder Jim Mann of Elkhart,… more»

Personal Luxury: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau

The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s popular personal luxury car in production from 1970 and into the 21st Century. The Colonnade generation of 1973 to 1977 was one of the few bigger cars whose sales defied the OPEC oil embargo… more»

Parked for 10 Years: 1978 Porsche 911

Because I’m a sucker for a good “car discovery” story, I’m taken with the tale behind this 1978 Porsche 911 that popped up on Facebook a few days ago. The owner claims he used to drive this 911 every… more»

Ran When Parked: 1960 Imperial Custom

As the seller of this 1960 Imperial Custom suggests, “If you like big fins, this project car is for you.” Well, since it’s a 1960 vintage, that means Virgil Exner styling, and of course, big fins. This rig looks… more»

Alfa Romeo Carabo Tribute: Fiberfab Aztec 7

The last time we saw one of these unusual Fiberfab Aztec 7 kit cars for sale was right here on Barn Finds and written by yours truly; I guess you could say I’m drawn to this wild and weird… more»

One Owner Formula S: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

By now, just about every auto enthusiast knows that the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Ford Mustang to the pony car market by a matter of just a few days near the mid-sixties, but it’s still fun to think about… more»

BF Auction: 1986 Porsche 930/935 Turbo Project

If you’re ready to go racing—or build something that could—this 1986 Porsche 930/935 Turbo might be the project you’ve been looking for. It’s a full-blown race chassis with extensive carbon fiber upgrades, and while the engine and transmission are… more»

Busso Project: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6

1980s-era Alfa Romeos often get lumped into the single category of being drop-top Spider models. However, if you do this, you’re missing out on two of the great bargains of the sports sedan and hot hatch category, which includes… more»

Carport Find: 1952 Nash Rambler Custom Wagon

Rambler was first used as a name for an (American) automobile way back in 1897, and that doesn’t count the Rambler bicycle made by Thomas B. Jeffery back in 1878. So, as far as transportation goes for two or… more»

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