The Chevy Vega used to remind me of the body style of the Camaro. This one carries out the illusion—if you keep your eyes on the front clip. When you venture a gaze down the side, everything changes, as… more»
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1 Of 1 Electric Prototype: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
The C4 Corvettes generally aren’t the most desirable under normal marketplace circumstances, but if you’re looking for something truly unusual and unique from this era, it may be hard to beat this one for guaranteeing a crowd to gather… more»
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Low Mileage 5-Speed: 1986 Ford Tempo
At what point does a once-unloved model become so obscure that you begin to notice any example that still turns up in running, driving condition? For me, the Ford Tempo is one of those cars that used to be… more»
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Pocket Rocket Muscle: 1986 Dodge Omni GLH-“S’more”
Think 1980s muscle, and you’ll likely conjure images of the Monte Carlo SS and Buick Grand National. But what if your tastes run more to the MOPAR family? They’ve got you covered, with the Dodge Omni GLH-S, like the… more»
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Custom El Camino! 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The last of the really large Cadillac Eldorados were built from 1971 to 1978, the automobile’s ninth generation. These were the end of the line for some of the ginormous GM cars. The cream of the crop was the… more»
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Targa-Vertible? 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
The second-generation Toyota Celica arrived in 1978, with its facelift designed in the US to appeal to Americans. Longer and wider, the new Celica was a true five-seater offering a new level of luxury, though what it gained in… more»
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Holy Chevrolet! 1996 Caprice Gotham Cruiser Batmobile
Batmobiles are cult objects – subjects of books, film lore, and websites. Fans collect comic books showing the various iterations of Batmobiles, models of Batmobiles, or …. actual Batmobiles. The less well-heeled but truly dedicated build their own Batmobiles…. more»
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Rare Wagon: 1978 Pontiac Astre
What is it about seeing a car that you know full well isn’t all that desirable, but when it wears the badge of a far lesser-known variant, it suddenly becomes cool? That’s a spell I often fall under despite… more»
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Baywatch Edition: Thunder Ranch Riot Kit Car
Oh, the 1990s: what a time to be alive. I will gladly admit that the early and middle 90s were significant years in my childhood, as it seems like it was one of the last times our society wasn’t… more»
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Rare 1963 René Bonnet Missile
By 1961, René Bonnet had parted ways with Charles Deutsche and launched his own line of Renault-based fiberglass sports cars. The first car out of his own factory was a redesign of the two-seat DB LeMans roadster, now powered… more»
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Monster Grand National: 1986 Buick Regal 4×4
Why, why, why? It’s that age-old question, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean that you should. And here’s a case in point, a 1986 Buick Regal 4X4. While it’s easy to appreciate the planning and mechanical skills… more»
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French Hauler: 1980 Citroen CX Transporter
When it comes to flat-bed conversions, there’s seemingly endless potential when it comes to enterprising enthusiasts finding ways to make their ultimate hauler. Here in the states, we tend to lean towards a Chevy C10 or C30 ramp truck… more»
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Mini-Muscle: 1977 AMC Gremlin
There seems to be a contingent of us here at Barn Finds that enjoy oddball cars. I’m among that group but point my preference toward those cars that look odd but teeter on the edge of cool. This 1977… more»
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Make Tracks: 1942 Studebaker Weasel
As WWII became a certainty, the world shifted to war-time manufacturing. Factories – no matter what their product – were pressed into service making munitions and military vehicles. Studebaker contributed to the effort, making cargo trucks, engines, and the… more»
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Increased Price: Highwayman TV Truck Prop
UPDATED 4/5/23 — We last saw this interesting vehicle just four months ago and nothing much has seemed to have changed — except the price. The original listing was for $65,000, and now the seller is looking for $35,000… more»
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Famous Designer Buggy: Mantaray II Kyote
I’m sure some of you recognize the name Dean Jeffries as a famous automobile customizer of the 1960s through the 2000s. In addition to producing one-offs, such as the Mantaray, the Monkeemobile, and the Green Hornet, Jeffries also designed… more»
