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»
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Unfinished Project: 1962 Ford T-bird 390 V8
About a week ago I wrote an article about a 1961 Thunderbird. Barn Finds reader Ian C has sent us through another one to look at, and I have to thank him for it. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this… more»
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Low Mileage Luxury Locomotive: 1973 Imperial
You cannot explain the seventies. They had to be lived. People were so much more easygoing. 24 hour news wasn’t a thing when you had to put aluminum foil on your TV antenna to get a station. Children went… more»
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61,000 Hard Miles: 1965 Ford Mustang
When the first Mustangs hit the market in 1964, many buyers were happy to pay over sticker to be the first ones on the block with one of these sporty coupes. As time wore on, first generation Mustangs became… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
What is it about cheap, unlovable cars that gets us excited when they (rarely) pop up for sale? Full disclosure, I don’t want to own or drive this car, but given how long it’s been since I saw a… more»
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Rough Rider: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car
Not all Pace Cars live in bubbles. That’s today’s lesson if you’re staring at this rough 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car, which appears to have been left in the woods for the past 10 years and just recently… more»
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1 of 60! 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ Hurst Edition
Considering its power sunroof, power brakes, power seats, power trunk release, powerful 455 cid engine, and the power of the “Hurst” name, it might seem amazing that this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ Hurst Edition in Shelby, North Carolina… more»
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Diesel Conversion Done: 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
This 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is an interesting potential project, as it’s already been swapped to a 6.2L diesel mill that unfortunately needs replacing. You can see multiple hits for search results pertaining to swapping these classic SUVs to… more»
