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Connecticut Barn Find: 1968 Porsche 911

The repeat price drops on this barn find 1968 Porsche 911 tell the tale of how different the vintage sports car market is from a few years ago. I’ve been watching this car for the last few weeks for… more»

Affordable Flagship: 1999 Bentley Arnage

The practice of buying a deeply depreciated luxury vehicle has always been a somewhat taboo topic in the world of car enthusiasts. Somewhat unfairly – but not without justification – we’ve all had our doubts about the guy who… more»

Solid Project? No Reserve 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda

1974 was the end of the line for the Plymouth Barracuda, with those third-generation cars seeming to be the ones everybody wants nowadays, no matter how much work is needed to get them looking like new again.  The seller… more»

Turbocharged Sedan: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE

It’s amazing how much of a chilling effect a brand’s retirement can have on future values of cars made when the company was in its prime. Saab has deep roots in the enthusiast community, manufacturing a variety of sedans,… more»

1 of 458: 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440 4-Barrel

First there was the Dodge Charger Daytona in 1969, followed by the Plymouth Road Runner Superbird in 1970. Both were Chrysler attempts at putting a more aerodynamic product on racetracks in NASCAR. Street versions were produced and sold, with… more»

Canadian Wagon: 1957 Meteor Country Sedan

The Meteor was an automobile brand built by Ford Motor Co. of Canada from 1949 to 1961 and again from 1964 to 1976. We seldom see these cars turn up for sale here on Barn Finds, yet this is… more»

Package Deal: Pair of 1959 Imperials (by Chrysler)

The Imperial was Chrysler’s weapon in the luxury car war with Cadillac and Lincoln. And it typically found itself in third place in the sales race between the trio. In 1957 to 1959, none were more futuristic looking than… more»

12K Original Miles? 1983 Porsche 928

The Porsche 928 is a phenomenal GT car when found in sound condition, but it’s also one of the neediest vehicles there is when you take one on as a project. However, there’s occasionally a middle ground with cars… more»

Prodigious Project: 1947 Flxible “Clipper” Passenger Bus

Ever wondered why “Flxible” is missing an “e”? The spelling dates back to the early 1900s, when the company was founded around the invention of a flexible link that attached a sidecar to a motorcycle allowing both to lean… more»

Rod, or Restore as Original? 1946 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

The sedan delivery was an oddball body style amounting to a two-door van mounted on a car chassis. Several manufacturers made versions of the sedan delivery, but sales were challenging for everyone. It seemed that commercial users simply preferred… more»

Parked 30 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

One of the nice things about the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is that it’s the last year the C3 featured chrome bumpers in both the front and rear, so for many enthusiasts, this body style is still more desirable than… more»

Track Car Project: 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Buying an old race car is always a bit of a gamble, but unfolding its history as you put it back together is half the fun. This 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta was purportedly built by the owner of a… more»

Restorable Roundie: 1971 BMW 2002

On occasion, you see a very needy project car but then give it a second look and begin to weigh the factors in its favor. This 1971 BMW 2002 is pretty cheap at just $1,000, which doesn’t buy you… more»

Dirt Cheap: No Reserve 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

It is often said that you only get what you pay for, and this is undoubtedly true when assessing the relative worth of any classic as a project candidate. Buying something cheap can be tempting, but the new owner… more»

Former Limo? 1981 Checker Marathon

Most folks associate Checker Motors with bright yellow taxicabs – and rightfully so. For more than 20 years, they cranked out sturdy, dependable, and roomy sedans and wagons for commercial use. The Marathon was built for the smaller consumer… more»

Run As Is, or Restore? 1932 Ford Model B Pickup

While Henry Ford wasn’t keen to innovate beyond what he felt was the pinnacle of automotive achievement – the Model T – he was forced to reconsider due competitive pressures. His son Edsel and his dealers joined the clamor,… more»

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