It’s time to play my favorite game of what got donated this week in California. This time, it’s a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, which is perhaps the only version of a classic Alfa model that you will see unceremoniously… more»
Project Cars
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No Reserve Kit Project: 1964 Fiberfab Jamaican
Kit cars seem to divide opinions. While many people view them negatively, they have the potential to let their owner slip behind the wheel of a vehicle that looks exotic, but won’t break the bank. This 1964 Fiberfab Jamaican… more»
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390 V8 “Woodie”: 1969 Ford Torino Squire
The Country Squire was a full-size station wagon sold by Ford for more than 40 years (1950 to 1991). But, Squire versions of Ford’s compact and mid-size wagons were also available during part of this era, meaning they (too)… more»
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Running, Driving Project: 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Chevrolet trailed the Jeep CJ, International Scout, and Ford Bronco in introducing its Blazer in 1969, but one might argue that the route they took in doing so had the most influential long-term effect; after all, full-size SUVs owe… more»
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One Mixed Up 1954 Studebaker Commander
Yes, it’s confusing and I’m confused. The listing tells us that this car is a 1954 Studebaker Commander, but then elaborates further and states that it’s a Golden Hawk with a Commander front clip substituted for the original piece…. more»
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Double Trouble: Two Subaru 360s
If you’ve always dreamed of driving a bumper car ’round town, here’s your chance. Ok it’s not exactly a bumper car but the Subaru 360 is barely larger than an amusement ride – whether it’s amusing or not is… more»
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4-Speed A-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
It’s refreshing to find an early Ford Mustang that has spent its entire life in California, still wears the factory-applied paint, and has pretty much been left alone since it was new. Another plus here is that the original… more»
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Promising Project: 1967 Volvo 1800S
Volvo developed a reputation for producing cars with bulletproof mechanical components and conservative styling. However, that changed dramatically in 1961 when it released the P1800. The vehicle underwent a series of evolutionary and slight name changes, with this 1800S… more»
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Stalled 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project
Hiding in this garage is an unfinished project build showing plenty of promise. This 1965 Corvette Convertible features fresh paint and a rebuilt engine. With the more difficult and expensive work complete, the buyer faces the prospect of adding… more»
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1 of 200 Project: 1982 AMC Eagle Sundancer
Say what you will about American Motors, they were never afraid to push the envelope with new product development. 1960s and 1970s examples include the AMX, Gremlin, and Pacer. A 1980s breakthrough vehicle was the Eagle, a 4-wheel-drive passenger… more»
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Same Owner For 57 Years: 1961 Ford Falcon Sedan
I’ll admit that it took me quite a while – actually more like decades – to finally appreciate the Ford Falcon and its role as a game changer in the automotive world. Game changer is quite a moniker, but… more»
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1957 Barchette Di Formosa Tribute
Though unquestionably not a Ferrari, this custom-built “1957 Ferrari Barchette Di Formosa,” to take the seller’s embellished description, certainly evokes elements of 1950s Ferrari racers. Low-slung and lightweight, the slick red racer can reportedly exceed 100 MPH, though the… more»
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Factory 383/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth Satellite
It’s always fun when you come across a vintage vehicle that was custom-ordered by the first owner, as it’s an indication that they cared enough to have the car built to exact specifications to suit their needs perfectly. That… more»
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Air-Cooled Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
To woo back buyers who might have been scared off by Ralph Nader’s famous safety assault, Chevrolet redesigned its air-cooled compact, the Corvair, in 1965. It was a much-improved car, but sales continued to decline, and Chevy moved on… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1968 Porsche 911
In general, I would say it’s hard to be lucky in the car game. There are situations where you may unearth a car before anyone else knows about it or be given a tip that a worthwhile project vehicle… more»
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37k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom
Aside from one respray at some point, this 1972 Buick Skylark Custom appears to meet the other criteria we like to use here at Barn Finds to label it as a survivor. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if the… more»
