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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»

Former I-6 Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova was likely the best-selling during its long run from 1962 to 1979. The generation built between 1968 and 1972 is especially popular today because of the cloning potential to turn one into a Super Sport…. more»

99% Complete: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad

Chevrolet redesigned their cars in 1955, bringing back a V8 engine after a 37-year absence. And they added a classy new “sport wagon,” the Bel Air Nomad. The former was quite popular, yet the latter hardly made a blip… more»

Solid Start: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Project

Here’s a classic that’s ripe for revival—a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner project car that’s not currently running, but offers a clean title and a promising foundation. Equipped with a 383 V8 and a manual transmission, it’s listed here on… more»

BF Exclusive: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Whenever I see an ’80s Lotus Esprit, I think of my Commodore 64. When I was a kid, we had a computer shop down the street where I bought all kinds of car racing games for the old Commodore,… more»

Garage Find: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

The ubiquitous Volkswagen Beetle is another one of those cars that is eminently available, which can work against sellers hoping for a quick transaction. There’s always a car out there, maybe even in your neighborhood, so there’s little sense… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

OK, so Cadillac lied. The 1976 Cadillac Eldorado wasn’t the last American convertible; it wasn’t even the last Cadillac to be offered as a convertible. Honestly, though, in the climate of 1976, how was Cadillac to know that America’s… more»

15-Year Project: 1967 Ford Mustang 289 V8

After a phenomenal launch in 1965-66, Ford’s Mustang got its first restyle in 1967. It was modest, yet retaining the “pony car” look that found more than 1.2 million buyers in 2 ½ years. The seller bought this ‘Stang… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383

You’re looking at a rust-free, numbers-matching 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383 4-speed that’s already had the hard (and expensive) part done – bodywork and paint. This Deep Burnt Orange example wears its original color with pride, and it’s backed by… more»

Carport Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet sales remained strong in 1957 thanks to the now-iconic restyle of the 1955-56 Chevies. Sporting pointed tailfins, more than 1.5 million new 150s, 210s, and Bel Airs found homes in 1957 with 168,000 being Bel Air Sport Coupe… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340

Considering that Chrysler Corporation hovered around 15 percent market share back in the ’60s and ’70s, it’s always a bit surprising how many people call themselves “Mopar men” or “Mopar women.” There’s just something special about their products from… more»

All American: 1973 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne 350

“Baseball, apple pie, hot dogs, and Chevrolet” was a popular advertising slogan for this company a few decades ago. Chevrolet was co-founded by a Swiss-born, France-raised inventor and race car driver who didn’t move to the United States until… more»

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