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BF Auction: 1984 GMC Jimmy Sierra 4×4

SUVs have become one of the strongest segments of the new car market, and it is vehicles like this 1984 GMC K1500 Jimmy Sierra that paved the way for their success. It would be a prime candidate for a… more»

1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With 879 Original Miles!

If I had to pick a classic from the 1990s to park in my garage, a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra would be at the head of the cue. I have always liked the Fox-Bodies, but these classics demonstrated… more»

T-Top Option: 1979 Pontiac Firebird

First-generation pony cars established their sales success upon the more basic variants. While many enthusiasts focus on high-performance vehicles, it is the more basic cars that allowed people to buy into the lifestyle at an affordable cost. That approach… more»

Daily Driver Potential? 1971 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevrolet Nova was still going strong by its 10th model year, 1971. 4-door sedans sold in the minority at just 27% of total production. And if you factored in a 6-cylinder vs. V8 engine, the number was likely… more»

One-Owner Hot Hatch: 2002 Ford Focus SVT

In 1998, Ford gave the world the new Focus, a worthy replacement for the Ford Escort that had been in production since 1980. Ahhhhh, 1980… Sorry, I was reminiscing. I experienced a four-door Focus as a rental car about… more»

22K Miles? 1976 AMC Matador Coupe 304 V8

Quick: name a car company that made the quirkiest vehicles during the 1970s. I should say an American car company as there were a few making oddball designs, or what a few of us may think of as oddball… more»

Last of the Real Cadillacs: 1973 Cadillac Coupe deVille

A frequent lament in the Barn Finds universe is that Cadillac lost its way and has never returned to the “Standard of the World” status that the brand enjoyed for decades.  That may or may not be an unreasonable… more»

Big 20: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4×4 Diesel

If for some reason the planets get out of alignment with each other and the sun, I have a solution: this 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4×4 Diesel. If anything can pull them back to where they should be, this… more»

California Special? 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

Limited or Special Edition models are not a new phenomenon, with Ford releasing an enormous number across the production life of its Mustang. The seller describes this 1993 LX Convertible as a California Special, which isn’t right. It is… more»

RWD Project: 1969 International Travelette 1200D

The new-for-1969 D-Series light-duty trucks from International Harvester Company were crisp and clean, something this example doesn’t exactly exude in its current condition. You could do worse at a local Cars & Coffee event than showing up in this… more»

Dealer T-Top: 68k Mile 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350

UPDATE 01/17/2025: We’ve seen a few classics hitting the market where the seller doesn’t taste success on their first attempt. This 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 is an example of that trend, and the seller has dropped the price… more»

Rare Trim: 1981 Volkswagen Sportruck

As OEMs made cheaper and cheaper cars throughout the ’70s and ’80s, one of the tricks they used to make a car seem “fancier” was trim packages. From denim interiors to bicentennial red, white, and blue packages, the car… more»

Price Drop: 513 Horsepower 1969 Chevrolet Nova!

UPDATE 01/17/2025: It is pretty common for sellers who fail to taste success on their first attempt to relist their classic, hoping to secure a sale. Many won’t change their approach, but the owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Nova… more»

Affordable 51k Mile 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe

Although many people focus on the high-performance variants, it was the more humble vehicles within their range that allowed pony cars like the Chevrolet Camaro to sell in numbers justifying the badge’s existence. This 1987 Camaro Sport Coupe is… more»

Worth $250k? 1968 Dodge Charger

It is a question that invariably sparks debate: Does the rarity of a classic necessarily equate to a high value? That is the one posed by this beautiful 1968 Dodge Charger. There is no doubting its overall condition following… more»

99% Original: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

We have become old hands at Barn Finds when the subject turns to First Generation Mustangs requiring plenty of work to recapture their iconic good looks. That’s why I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder numskal… more»

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