The Pantera is one of those cars that everyone stares at a little too long when it pulls into a parking lot. It’s stunning design is hard to ignore. The cars are an American-Italian hybrid. They were born when… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Trade For ATV? 1968 Kaiser Jeep M715
I can’t imagine wanting to trade this 1968 Kaiser Jeep M715 for an ATV, but that’s what the seller says in their listing. They’re really interesting trucks and if they saw duty in Vietnam, they may have had any… more»
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28k Mile? Cadillac Coupe Deville
The 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille is one of those classic cars almost everyone (enthusiast or not) thinks is cool. They’re long, boxy, luxurious, and very ’70s Americana. 234,171 examples were produced in 1977 making this car have an abundant… more»
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Desirable Options: Unrestored 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
If this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is all that the seller claims, it is a pretty special classic. They state that it is not only original and unrestored, but it sports a few very desirable factory options that increase… more»
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1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
Only 657 25th anniversary Countaches are said to have been released making this example extremely desirable. Lamborghini introduced consumer-available supercars to a world that really only understood sports cars as the most opulent and performance-oriented vehicles. The Countach did… more»
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Rare Grand Prix Racer: 1968 Bultaco TSS 250
We don’t see many Spanish vehicles here at Barn Finds, let alone a Bultaco, but Adam “Iron Man” Clarke wrote about one here a couple of years ago. They are interesting machines with a very interesting and somewhat convoluted… more»
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Army-Tested: 1982 Unique Mobility Electrek EV
As someone who’s more than a little awkward and ungainly, I heartily approve of the design of this 1982 Unique Mobility Electrek EV. Said by its inventor to have been just a “mule” to test the mechanics, this design… more»
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Low Mile: 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible
If you didn’t get the gift you were really hoping for this past Christmas morning, there’s still a chance to get yourself the perfect gift! Long-time BF Reader David M is always finding interesting 2000s Mini Coopers. This example… more»
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Factory V6: 1962 Buick Special
Finding a tidy and affordable survivor that is a turnkey proposition can sometimes be challenging, but this 1962 Buick Special ticks those boxes. It might not be as glamorous as some, but it is solid and ready for action…. more»
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27k Mile 1974 DeTomaso Pantera
The Pantera is iconic and a bit of an oddball. The cars are, in a way, both American and Italian. They came about when Ford decided to collaborate with Alejandro DeTomaso. DeTomaso was located in Modena and Ford agreed… more»
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4-Door 318 V8 Driver: 1969 Dodge Dart
Dodge’s first compact car was called the Lancer (1961-62). For whatever reason, when the vehicle was redesigned in 1963 the Dart name was shifted to the A-body platform shared with the Plymouth Valiant. Another rework came in 1967 and… more»
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1967 Dodge W200 Sweptline Short Bed 4×4
I wasn’t aware that Dodge offered a W200 in a short bed pickup in this era and can’t find any information about them, even on brochures that only list a regular long bed for 4×4 3/4-ton pickups. Maybe one… more»
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Restored Thumper: 1962 Mustang Thoroughbred
Growing up in Minnesota, Dennis Carpenter ended up in North Carolina in 1960, and almost anyone who needs parts for a Ford restoration knows his name. He started a business that reproduced parts and created a legendary company under… more»
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Luxury Drop-Top Survivor: 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
Parking a Convertible in their garage doesn’t necessarily mean that an enthusiast must forego the finer things in life. This 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is shining proof of that, perfectly combining luxury with a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. I must… more»
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BF Auction: 2001 Porsche Boxster
After purchasing a 2003 Porsche Boxster S, we decided to dive into water-cooled Porsches. We bought a beautiful 996 911, which we recently sold to make room for a big project. While our Boxster S was a blast, we… more»
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1960 Messerschmitt KR200
In the ’50s the German company Messerschmitt was temporarily forbidden from manufacturing aircraft so the engineer Fritz Fend recommended manufacturing small motor vehicles in the interim. The result was the Kabinenroller or cabin scooter. When the cars were offered… more»
