Driven by the “Win on Sunday-Sell on Monday” philosophy, car manufacturers involvement in racing rose dramatically in the early 1960’s. Pontiac was competing with the 421, Chrysler the 413, and Chevrolet had the 409 and later the 427 “mystery motor”…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Choice Cherokee: 1977 Jeep Cherokee
Winter’s coming. I know, it’s only mid-August and it’s probably as hot and humid as it gets for most of the country, but seeing the photos of this 1977 Jeep Cherokee that were obviously taken in the snowy winter… more»
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Twin Turbo Power: 1987 Callaway Corvette
Corvettes of the 80s tend to be somewhat forgettable; I will, however, make exceptions for the tuner editions, if you will. Greenwood, Callaway and others picked up where General Motors left off to make much-needed improvements to the Corvette,… more»
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Rescue Racer: 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Race Car
Historic racing has grown enormously in popularity over the last decade or so, and potential owners are clamoring to get their hands on these cars to restore and enjoy. Our feature car is one such car. For sale here… more»
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Don’t Call If You Don’t Know: Kellison J6
By any account, the sixties were a pretty wild time for gearheads of every variety. The horsepower war between the manufacturers was out of control, the custom car scene took full flight during the decade, it was a glorious… more»
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Just Like Wheeler Dealers: 1977 Porsche 924
This 1977 Porsche 924 is claimed to be a barn find from Idaho, and shows quite well. The listing is ending later today, and the seller is trying to cash in on the fact that Wheeler Dealers just refreshed its… more»
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Cruising The Coast: 1967 Mustang Coupe
If you haven’t noticed, it seems that the old car hobby is migrating away from full restorations and toward more “run what you brung” driving experiences. These range from simple cruise ins to multi day touring and rallying opportunities… more»
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Under 40,000 Miles: 1985 Mercedes 500SEL
The W126-series of Mercedes automobiles is among the most elegant and stout line of vehicles the company has ever built. Featuring the bank vault quality the brand became synonymous with in the 1980s, this 1985 Mercedes 500SEL is a… more»
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Rarely Not Red: 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
It does seem like every Ferrari Testarossa we see is red, doesn’t it? That’s the point this seller makes of a silver-on-red example that is supposedly one of just six made. My favorite factoid is that this particular example has… more»
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Fun In The Sun: 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider
The name Alfa Romeo is synonymous with some very desirable Italian automotive works. This 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider may not live up to the desirability of its ancestors, but it also doesn’t carry the same price tag as those… more»
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Turbocharged McLaren: 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
One of the lesser known cars to carry one of automotive racing’s greatest names is this 1990 Pontiac. Most automotive enthusiasts will rarely see a McLaren supercar roaming the streets, let alone consider the asking price of such a… more»
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A Real 1969 Ford Torino Talladega Found In Montana!
While it might not look as over the top as the winged Daytonas and Superbirds that it raced, the Ford Torino Talladega was built for the same purpose, going as fast as possible in the NASCAR series through aerodynamic improvements…. more»
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Not Used For Trails: 1985 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
Relics of the early age of SUV’s spotted in junkyards and along city side streets, the first sport utility vehicles are considered classics now. Although who possibly could have thought that would be said someday, well that day is… more»
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Go Go Little Car: 1959 Goggomobile TS400
The postwar need for cheap transportation in Europe was met with all sorts of small cars, most of them powered by tiny, two-stroke engines. A surprising number of them made it across the Atlantic to the US to take… more»
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56,000 Miles: 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible
Opinions vary when it comes to old cars, but I have seen way too many nice original cars partially dismantled for restoration like this ’63 Ford Falcon Sprint convertible. Appearing to be in great original condition, this Falcon looks… more»
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The Time Machine: 1961 Buick Le Sabre
Barn Finds reader Michael has a great eye for really unusual cars and has sent this one through to us to feature. Thanks Michael, because as Barn Finds goes, this is a beauty. This 1961 Le Sabre is advertised… more»
