Another day, another former firefighting apparatus on eBay. To be fair, however, this is a wicked Dodge Power Wagon, still wearing its original livery with a nice even coating of aged paint. The seller seems to be confusing the… more»
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One Tough Customer: 1962 Willys Jeep Station Wagon
One of the most far-sighted business decisions ever made was the trademarking of the JEEP name by Willys-Overland in 1943. Soldiers returning from the Second World War equated the Jeep brand with a tough, go-anywhere vehicle and those who… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1941 Ford C.O.E. 10-Wheeler
COE or cab-over-engine trucks are becoming quite desirable. If you want a cool vintage truck that stands out in a crowd, COE’s are the way to go. They can make really cool hot rods or haulers and share a lot… more»
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Wrecker Needs a Tow: 1980 Chevy CK/30
There is next to no information provided on this wrecker-bodied 1980 Chevrolet C/K 3500. I just want to note that this is the first time I’ve seen a tow truck socked away in a storage unit as if it’s… more»
Barn Finds Flashback: Great Adventures
This morning a Google Photos popped up on my phone with a photo collage. The photos were of our trusty little Barn Finds Mustang at the 2014 Northwest Classic Rally. It then hit me that exactly 4 years ago… more»
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No Reserve Deluxe Cab: 1954 Chevy Pickup
Bidding for this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 short-bed pickup ends tomorrow night, and it’s listed at no reserve. While not currently running, the seller seems to have a good sense of what the truck has and what its need will… more»
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Needs Saving: 1989 Chrysler Conquest
The Chrysler Conquest / Mitsubishi Starion twins remain one of my most favorite captive imports, despite their somewhat finicky reliability and tendency to show up only as abused and modified examples. This 1989 example is considered a survivor by… more»
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Rare T-Type: 1988 Buick LeSabre
My brother and I routinely comment on how desirable we find cars like this 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type, which was part of a performance-oriented lineup that Buick marketed in the 1980s. There were multiple models across the various GM… more»
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One Of 285? 1980 Dodge Aspen R/T
Dodge produced a number of performance editions of its Aspen and Volare models, including the R/T seen here and other models wearing the moniker of “Super Coupe”, “Street Kit Car” and others. The compact F-Bodies, the end of the… more»
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LRP Conversion: 1977 Dodge B200 Woodsman
If there were a contest for “Most 70s Inspired” interior, I believe this 1977 Dodge B200 van would be a contender. There’s some more homework that needs to be done about this Dodge’s origins, but the seller calls it… more»
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C3 Or 3C’s? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Supercharged Sportwagon
Legendary custom auto designer Chuck Miller was the first to take the 3rd generation Corvette C3 platform and design what became known as the Sportwagon. Conversion kits were available from American Custom Industries (ACI) and Eckler’s in the early… more»
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V8 Survivor: 1974 Plymouth Valiant
From 1974 until the mid to late 1980s this Plymouth Valiant was a car that might as well have been invisible. By that, I mean these cars were very common, daily transportation appliances that didn’t turn many heads. These… more»
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Postwar Pickup: 1946 International Harvester KB3
After five years of America’s manufacturing might focused on making war materiel, there was a huge demand for civilian cars and trucks that went unmet. A rare example of early post-war truck production is this 1946 International Harvester pickup… more»
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A Deal On A Deluxe: 1940 Ford Sedan
Prewar cars over the past years have commanded a high price at auction. While is right on the cusp of prewar, the 1940 Ford Deluxe brings a healthy price when crossing the block. Depending on condition and variant, an… more»
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Lightweight Grand National: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo
The seller of this lovely 1987 Buick Regal Turbo makes some interesting assertions about the car, most of which are likely true but that I hadn’t thought of before. For instance, he notes that this model made extensive use… more»
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California Dreaming: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX Z Code
Here at Barn Finds we see a few Javelins cross our desks. This one which was brought to our attention by reader Rocco B may be one of the more desirable examples. You will find this one for sale… more»
