Economic rationalism has seen many brands reduce their badge offerings to buyers, while some corporations have retired marques for the same reason. Plymouth joined a long line of such brands in 1971, marking the end of what had been… more»
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No Reserve Roller: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
It’s become commonplace in the auto world to take a base model car and clone it into something more inspiring, which is exactly what the owner of this 1970 Plymouth Satellite originally had in mind. Visions of a Road… more»
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Jubilee Project: 1988 Porsche 911 Commemorative Edition
Now, not too long ago, I questioned some of the ridiculous values that Porsche 911s in basketcase condition have been given by sellers who are clearly counting on cashing in. However, today’s project-grade 911 deserves the price the seller… more»
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Perennial Project Car: 1973 Citroën SM
Is the Citroen SM ever not a project car? Even when in peak running condition, these French exotics require a fair amount of upkeep and even more owner loyalty to keep running reliably. However, we still see so many… more»
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Flood Ravaged: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition
There are few sights sadder than seeing someone’s beloved classic that has fallen victim to the worst that Mother Nature can throw at it. Such has been the fate of this 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition that found itself… more»
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Oddball RV: No Reserve 1990 National Dolphin
Is there ever a good time to buy a project RV? That’s a loaded question depending on whether you fancy yourself a motorhome-kind-of-guy. What is clear to me, however, is that every motorhome starts off in the same place… more»
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Rare Sports Car Project: 1960 Jensen 541R
There are project cars, and there are projects that used to be cars. This may fall into the latter category, as there’s not much left to this 1960 Jensen 541R. This is a rare beast, a grand tourer made… more»
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Stored Over 50 Years: 1960 Mercury Park Lane
The Park Lane joined the Mercury lineup in 1958 as a top-tier model, offering a comparable amount of luxury as the Ford Thunderbird. The car was available with two or four doors, with this 1960 Park Lane here on… more»
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Small Block Wagon: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Greenbrier
Like many auto manufacturers, Chevrolet has long been inclined to recycle model names; for example, this Greenbrier wagon would have been a Corvair van as recently as 1965. For 1971, however, it was simply a trim level for the… more»
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Big Back Window: 1966 Chevrolet C-10
Here it comes: the P word! Yes, we have a truck that certainly qualifies for the patina award, and it has a few other things going for it that make it desirable beyond just the genuinely aged condition. This… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1962 Triumph TR3A
Triumph built some great sports cars during its nearly 100 years of operation. The TR3 might be one of the brand’s most iconic and influential cars that they ever produced. They were tough, simple, fun to drive, and offered… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Club Sedan
By today’s standards, the 135-horsepower “Rocket” V8 under the hood of a 1950 Oldsmobile 88 would feel as if it were down a thruster or two. Sure, it was the performance bargain of its day, but these days, some… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
The collector car hobby is sometimes misunderstood; many believe that to collect old cars requires a trust fund and a staff mechanic, but as we here at Barn Finds know, that is absolutely not the case. Some of the… more»
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What’s It Worth? 1984 Porsche 911 Targa
There’s a veneer around Porsches that suggests that are elusive, or otherwise difficult to find – so, if you want one, you’ll need to accept the fact that today’s entry point into air-cooled ownership is likely via a project… more»
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Running $5,500 Project: 1972 Porsche 914
A few days ago, we showed you a Porsche 914 that had been given the royal treatment to ostensibly yield one of the best examples on the market of Porsche’s mid-engined, entry-level model. Today, we have the opposite end… more»
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Will It Run? 1992 Nissan Pathfinder SE
There is a day coming – if not already here – wherein the vehicles you buy will have an incredibly short lifespan. They will not be intended to be handed down to later generations, despite the fact that they… more»
