There’s no doubt that some classic vehicle owners make some unusual decisions. Such is the case with this 1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler and its owner. After performing a “no expense spared” restoration on the Jeep, the owner has elected… more»
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Cheap Coupe: 1986 Ford Tempo LX
Here’s a car you don’t see every day, they seemed to just quietly go away all of a sudden. A fun fact is that the Ford Tempo was on the market before the red-hot Taurus was which may surprise… more»
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Clean Commuter: 1988 Ford Festiva LX 5-speed
Am I the only one who is getting 14 mpg and paying $5 a gallon for premium gas right now? Am I the only one to think that small vintage cars like this 1988 Ford Festiva LX 5-speed are… more»
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Raven Black Beauty: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Excuse me for making another Perry Mason TV Show car reference, but I spotted the ultra-cool Private Detective Paul Drake driving a shiny black ’57 Thunderbird in one of the early episodes. It looked just like this one, although… more»
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Alaskan Postal Jeep: 1984 Jeep Scrambler
Rare Jeeps is somewhat of an oxymoron. There were some limited production models like the Golden Eagle which certainly qualify as rare, but by and large, these vehicles were produced in extremely generous numbers. Based on the number of… more»
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383 V8 Sleeper! 1966 Chevrolet Nova
Back in the 1960s, the Chevy Nova was called the Chevy II and the Nova was just the upper series. This 1966 sport coupe was one of 32,676 built that year with a 283 cubic inch V8 and was… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The fifth generation of the Cutlass Supreme would run from 1988-97. With front-wheel-drive, it replaced the rear-wheel-drive models whose roots dated to 1964. Its FWD platform was shared with the Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick Regal, and Chevy Lumina. This… more»
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Frame Challenged? 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Generally, a car like this 1968 Oldsmobile 442 convertible will generate a lot of bid interest. This one has three bidders chasing it but there’s quite a bit to the story here – the more you dig, the more… more»
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5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1986 Ford Mustang Convertible
Sometimes a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, which is a genuine mystery machine. Such is the case with this 1986 Mustang Convertible. The seller repeatedly indicates that it is an LX, but it carries… more»
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Lightning Rod Shifters: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance collaborated to come up with the first Hurst/Olds in 1968 based on the 442. They would continue their association with limited production performance cars in 1969, 1972-75, 1979, and 1983-84. The latter models were distinguished… more»
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Drop-Top Woody: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country
The 1976 Cadillac Eldorado was the last convertible made by the “Big Three” U.S. automakers. That is until the genre begin to make a comeback a few years later and the Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country led the way…. more»
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454 Four-Speed! 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
UPDATE 03/09/2022: It must be frustrating to list a car for sale with No Reserve only to have the winning bidder fail to front with the cash. That has been the fate of the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet… more»
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Time Capsule: 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster
While it is by no means a hard and fast rule, you can often tell a lot about a person by the car they drive. Take this 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster, for example. Its six-cylinder motor and automatic transmission… more»
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Running Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet built more than 4.5 million cars during the 1955-57 period, referred to later as the “Tri-Fives.” The ‘57s would wear some styling changes such as tailfins that have proved to be popular with collectors for the past six… more»
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75k Original Miles: 1954 Buick Super Riviera Hardtop
While many people hold up “Christine” as the ultimate Stephen King evil car novel, “From a Buick Eight” is no less gruesome or compelling. It centers around a 1950s Buick that appears to be a portal to another dimension…. more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
There is a certain attraction in owning a driver-quality classic instead of a perfect example. The driver-quality car potentially offers a less stressful motoring experience because minor marks and paint chips are never as traumatic on that type of… more»
