Most folks are familiar with Volkswagen’s Passat, a midsize vehicle which the company has sold globally since 1973. Even though the Passat name made its way to the United States for the 1989 model year, the automaker sold the… more»
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Corvair Camper: 1966 Ultra Van
When it comes to vintage motorhomes, the sky is seemingly the limit in terms of the choices available. This does not necessarily translate into making ownership an idea one should go into lightly, as these rigs are often cheap… more»
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Amazing Build! 1957 Convair 240 Airplane-RV Conversion
Eccentric is an often over-used term. With regard to this motor home named “Andromeda”, eccentric seems to fit it perfectly. The chassis was pulled from a 1979 Pace Arrow which was then topped with a 1957 Convair 240 airplane… more»
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Corvarri?!! Ferrari 365 Daytona Replica
In the land of automotive replicas, there’s a thin line between a high-end recreation and someone’s forgotten backyard concoction made with old Fiero and Firebird parts. This “Corvarri” seems to be the former, with lots of money spent to… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1984 Isuzu Impulse
For years, I coveted an Isuzu Impulse. The sexy lines, the covered headlamps, the flat-faced wheels with that crazy checkerboard pattern – oh yeah, I wanted one. In some ways, I think this explains my current fascination with old… more»
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Bavarian Oddball: 1989 BMW Z1
Though many folks are familiar with BMW’s Z3 and Z4 models, the first BMW Z Series model was the Z1, a funky roadster with a production run of approximately 8,000 units. Additionally, the Z1 was never offered in the… more»
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Two Doors Too Few: 1964 Lincoln Continental Shorty
A lot of us have had loads of free time recently and a few of us have put it to good use, tackling things on the honey-do list or cleaning out the garage or storage unit. I would have… more»
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No Reserve Coupe: 1974 Volvo 142
Though Volvo’s Amazon and 240 models receive praise from enthusiasts, the 140 Series that the company manufactured between the two models doesn’t garner as much attention. In my opinion, the 140 blends the round design features of the Amazon… more»
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Field of Dreams: Massive Classics Junkyard in Kansas
This seller of literally acres of sunburnt classics has access to two full yards of vintage tin, and has been advertising his wares on craigslist and eBay for months now. This latest posting on craigslist is a means of… more»
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No Reserve French Find: 1960 Citroen 2CV
Parlez-vous Francais? You won’t need to know it to drive this Citroen though it may help you when perusing the service manual. This French farmer special has called the Pacific Northwest its home for 60 years with the current… more»
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Le Unusual! Le Patron Citroen-Based Sports Car
“A Morgan, a Bugatti and a Citroen went into a bar…” Thus must begin the story that begat this 1984 Le Patron — thank you to Barn Finds reader Ira Goldstein for submitting this very unusual find! It’s listed… more»
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Crazy Fiero Bike! 1984 Custom Trike
Fieros have been on my mind as of late as a museum dedicated to desirable Fiero parts and cars was recently wiped out by flooding caused by the breached dam in Michigan. It was a reminder that there’s a… more»
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Massive Barn Find Stash Found in France!
One of my most frequent automotive fantasies involves going off on a hike in search of a forgotten garage full of classic automobiles. I did this a few years ago with a friend off of a tip about a… more»
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Project Pair: 1984 Pontiac Sunbird Convertibles
If you squint, it almost looks like there are two Ferrari Testarossas hiding out in the dimly lit garage. Sadly, that is pure fantasy, but the pair is still seemingly just as unlikely to find in the wild: a… more»
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350 V8 Powered: 1988 Lotus Esprit SE
When considering that the Lotus Esprit is an attractive, mid-engine sports car built in the United Kingdom, most folks who stumbled upon this article probably wondered to themselves, “why does an article about a British sports car have a… more»
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Alfa Showcar Replica: 1977 Fiberfab Aztec 7
The Fiberfab Aztec 7 was based on the Alfa Romeo Carabo concept car, which featured a V8 from the Tipo 33 race car. Like most things in the kit car world, despite mimicking the outrageous original design, the kit… more»
