Here on eBay and craigslist is a wonderful example of Saab’s V4, a 1969 Saab 96 sedan. In my short experience with Barn Finds, good deals have been rare, so I’m surprised this car has hung around long enough… more»
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Half Century Barn Bound: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline
This 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline may be going for a barn-snooze record as the seller claims this one was doin’ that Rip Van Winkle thing for 50 years – a half-century of non-running! Said to have originally been finished in… more»
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Bubble Top Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
In 1961, if you liked the looks of the Chevrolet Sport Coupe with its “bubble top” styling, you had your choice of either a Bel Air or the more upscale Impala. But that wasn’t the case in 1962 when… more»
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Future Restomod? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Throughout most of its long run (1964-77), the mid-size Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates. During that period, the Malibu Sport Coupe would be the dominant series, accounting for more than half of production (if you include the… more»
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Solid Driver: 1975 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Colonnade
Chevrolet introduced its Third Generation Chevelle in 1973, marking the most significant rework in the badge’s history to that point. Most of the changes were designed to comply with legislative requirements, although it remained a handsome vehicle. Annual upgrades… more»
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Groundbreaking Design: 1935 DeSoto Airflow
It is fair to say that during the early years of automotive design, manufacturers didn’t place much emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency. Until the 1930s, most cars featured the aero efficiency of your average barn…traveling sideways. However, Chrysler attempted to… more»
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Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Some classic survivors have enough positive attributes that it becomes difficult to determine which is their strongest. Such is the case with this 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Its presentation is impressive, it wears its original paint, and the odometer shows… more»
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Rally Experience : 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina 2.0
If you have never driven an Alfa Romeo, you owe it to yourself to find the nearest available example and beg for five minutes behind the wheel. Alfa is an example of 2+2=5. The slightly notchy gearchange and balky… more»
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Genuine Antique? 1975 Datsun B210 2-Door Sedan
The term “antique” is interesting, and its definition changes depending on the object upon which it is assigned. In the automotive world, it is often acknowledged that any car over twenty-five years old qualifies, meaning there are junkyards across… more»
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15k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Cars like this 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe invariably divide opinions. It features an extraordinarily low odometer reading, and its presentation is hard to fault. However, its paint shade may not be original, and the recent significant mechanical upgrades… more»
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Right-Hand-Drive: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
Choosing a first project car can be challenging. There are many factors an enthusiast must balance in the process. These include the buyer’s skill level, the purchase price, available workshop space, parts availability and cost, and the suitability of… more»
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Exceptional Unrestored 1965 Chevrolet Impala 327 V8
The Impala first arrived at showrooms in 1958 as a submodel of the Bel Air. As the model evolved, passing through the “bat wing” fin stage of 1959 to the clean fin-less look of 1963, it offered ever more… more»
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Pristine 80s Sedan: 1988 Volvo 240 GL
“No rust ever” is a big deal when buying a vintage car; finding one with no rust that’s also been looked after to the point that it still presents like an example with half the mileage listed is quite… more»
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Needs Nothing! 1979 Volvo 244 DL
And now for something that is positively “unbarn findy”, a 1979 Volvo 244 DL. Yes, it may seem out of place to feature such a model on Barn Finds but we cover a bit of everything here and this… more»
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Before the Tesla! Pair of 1982 Electreks
Four years before Elon Musk was even born (1971), another pioneer started a company to build electric-powered cars. The man was John Gould, and the name of the Colorado-based company was Unique Mobility. From 1979 to 1982, he managed… more»
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Field Find: 1975 Chevrolet Vega GT
The Vega should have been a hit. But it wasn’t, yet Chevy sold more than two million copies in seven years. A lot of planning went into Chevrolet’s first subcompact, but they didn’t get the execution right as the… more»
