I remember reading somewhere once that at the first half of the twentieth century, there were more American car companies just starting with the letter A than there are total today. It’s also a time in the history of… more»
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Colonial Fleet: 1977 Viper Mark IV Replica
OK – I’m going to admit I know nothing about Battlestar Galactica. But I am ninety percent sure this is a replica of what’s known as a Mark IV Fighter. There’s relatively little information available about the specific origins… more»
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F1 For Kids? 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 Italycar
After joining Ferrari’s Formula One team in 1974, Niki Lauda won the 1975 Drivers’ Championship, the team’s first in eleven years. To celebrate this, ItalyCar of Bologna produced five 1:2 scale Ferrari 312 T2 motorized kids’ cars. This is… more»
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45 Years of Collecting: Denver Collection Liquidation
When car collections come up for grabs, it’s always interesting to see what another enthusiast has made a point of squirreling away. This seller has decided to sell off the results of 45 years’ worth of collecting, and you… more»
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1 Of 2: 1981 Talbot Matra Murena Special
Finding a rare version of an already rare car can be difficult but is not impossible. Take the Talbot Matra Murena: Three different versions were produced (the 1.6, the 2.2, and the S) between 1980 and 1983 for a… more»
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Swedish 4 Stroke: 1971 Saab 96
Saab has always been known for quirky, out-of-the-ordinary cars and this 1971 96 is no exception! Located here on craigslist in Santa Barbara, California, this rust-free example of a unique Saab can be had for an asking price of… more»
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1 of 11 Built: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Hearse
When you see a vehicle like this, you must ask yourself what you would do with it. A lot of old hearses turn up as Halloween decorations or haunted house attractions. But this one is too nice for that… more»
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1974 Moskvitch 408 Survivor
Since the end of the Cold War, more and more former Soviet Bloc cars have made their way westward. One such car was the Moskvitch 408. This specific example, a 1974 sedan-version, was imported from the Czech Republic a… more»
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Krazy Kart! 1960s Rocket-Powered Go Kart
For enthusiasts who crave a motorsport thrill, drag racing and go-karting offer affordable options. Even the most potent conventional kart will not provide the outright speed fix afforded by a purpose-built drag car, but this vintage 1960 kart might… more»
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Six-Wheeled Wagon: 1989 Citroen CX Loadrunner
The Citroen CX Break (wagon) was introduced in 1975 as a replacement for the ID/DS Break. With its long wheelbase and spacious cargo area, it was intended to go tête à tête with the Peugeot 504 (later 505) Break… more»
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Front Yard Find: 1946 Funk B85C Airplane
I have had run-ins with neighbors over the years, namely one in particular who felt like I must be running a backyard mechanic’s operation or running an illegal used car business given the volume of vehicles that were coming… more»
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Coin Operated: Kiddy Car Barn Find
We all know that some car enthusiasts need to have some decorations around the garage, especially folks with larger shop spaces. But what if you could put some of those decorations to work for you – wouldn’t that be… more»
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Cheap 4X4: 1974 AMC Gremlin
If you find yourself with a lot of spare time on your hands, you’ll find a surprising number of 1970s AMC Gremlins online that have been converted from 2WD to 4WD. Which was before AMC got together with Jeep… more»
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Roadside Sighting: One Of A Kind Gullwing!
On my way into Barn Finds HQ this morning, I decided to take a different route than usual in hopes of avoiding some of the crazy traffic that’s taken over Boise recently. Not only did this new route save… more»
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Pro Street Swede: Supercharged V8 1986 Saab 900
As I have shared on occasion, I purchased a rare 1991 Saab 900 Turbo SE convertible wearing Monte Carlo Yellow paint last year. It’s still being worked on and has plenty of cosmetic needs to sort out, but it… more»
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Caddy Camper: 1957 Cadillac Series 62
Back in the 1950s and 1960s, it wasn’t unusual to see Cadillacs, Pontiacs and Oldsmobile’s converted for other uses. Like ambulances, hearses and even campers. This conversion looks like it may have gone through two iterations. Because of the… more»
