Fiat’s 2000 Dino has long been considered a cheap entry into Ferrari ownership, owing to its Ferrari-built powerplant. This example is a major project, needing rust repair and “complete restoration”, according to the seller. There’s just one catch: the… more»
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Parked In 1985: 1964½ Ford Mustang
The owner of this 1964½ Ford Mustang inherited the car when his parents passed away, and has now decided to part with it. His parents drove it regularly until it was parked in a barn in 1985, and it… more»
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Stored For 31 Years: 1976 Dodge Colt Wagon
Looking literally like a captive instead of just a captive import, this 1976 Dodge Colt wagon is a barn find according to the seller. It has been parked since 1989 and that 31 years of being out of the… more»
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Rusty Cat: 1969 Jaguar E-Type FHC
The Jaguar E-Type is a striking looking car that remains a desirable classic today. Good examples can command some pretty extraordinary prices, but this 1969 model is going to require a lot of work if it is to reach… more»
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Rusty Ranch Hand – 1970 Ford Bronco U15
Long before trucks had Tow/Hall Mode, Adaptive Cruise Control, or even heated seats, Ford’s first-generation Bronco answered the call for a reasonably compact and rugged vehicle capable of traversing rough terrain in all sorts of weather. As a sort-of… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
Frequently early C1 Corvettes are found in either perfectly restored, trailer-queen condition or in a disintegrating pile where the fiberglass ruins would seem more appropriate for making recycled fishing poles. Not so with this 1956 example, it’s nicely optioned,… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
We have seen quite a few examples of the Buick Grand National over the years here at Barn Finds. Their condition has ranged from the pristine, through to cars that are one step removed from the crusher. This 1987… more»
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Project or Parts? 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
The owner of this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe is pretty candid about its condition. He states that it represents an ambitious restoration project, but that it could potentially be used as a parts car. The fact that it runs… more»
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Super-Low-Miles? 1958 Triumph TR3
Vintage British tin has emerged as collectible classics that don’t have as much of a ridiculously high cost of entry, as compared to many other genres. This particular example is up for sale right now, here on craigslist in… more»
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Former Museum Car! 1932 Graham Model 57
The late 1920s and early 30s were the heydays for car companies. In fact, hundreds of car companies were created in an attempt to capitalize on the “horseless buggy” craze. Unfortunately, The Great Depression caused many of these companies… more»
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Garden Variety: 1981 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
With a reported 60,000 miles, this 1981 Pontiac Firebird Esprit is sitting near a garden in somebody’s backyard in Springfield, Illinois. The car is listed here on craigslist for $5,500. The car isn’t going anywhere soon because it doesn’t… more»
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Turbo Barn Find: 1985 Buick Grand National
One of my favorite parts of writing for Barn Finds is seeing all different kinds of vehicles emerge from long periods of storage. Sometimes, they are relatively normal models that make you wonder why someone stored it for decades,… more»
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BF Classified: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 327 4-Speed
If you reflect upon automotive history closely, what you discover is of the many hundreds of thousands of makes and models that have shaped the automotive landscape, only a tiny percentage have earned the right to wear the tag… more»
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Electric Prototype: 1959 La Dawri Conquest
Here’s one that probably asks more questions than it answers. It’s unusual on two fronts as it is a rare, small-production specialty car known as a La Dawri and it has been converted for electric operation. There’s not too… more»
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Potential Fun: Lotus Super Seven Replica
If there’s ever been a car that could transform you into a fan of track days and autocross events overnight, I don’t know of a better option than a Lotus Super Seven or Caterham kit. These cars were the… more»
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Worth Restoring? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
The snarky answer would be No! Nothing to see here, just move along. But it’s never that simple with an old car, there are always mitigating factors. This particular Chevy looks rode hard and put away wet but maybe… more»
