If you were a male child in the mid-1960s, you probably were a big fan of the Batman TV series! I know I was, and watched it faithfully over 120 episodes between 1966 and 1968. The Batcycle was one… more»
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Restored V-Code: 1971 Plymouth GTX 440+6
Seeing a Chrysler B-Body in the snow makes me cringe for a couple of reasons, one being that they aren’t known for holding the road well on wet or slick surfaces. Secondly, these cars are prone to corrosion issues,… more»
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Real Deal Restored: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
You could still get a Chevelle SS 396 in 1972, but the engine was actually 402 cubic inches, and the horsepower rating was just 240 for an LS3. That’s because the industry changed its output ratings to SAE net… more»
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Classic Luxury Car: 1976 Cadillac Seville
I’ve often wondered if Cadillac could have broken out the new Seville as its own luxury brand, much like Acura, Lexus, and Infiniti did for Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. It was such a new idea for American car companies,… more»
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Nicest One Left? 45k Mile 1998 Buick Century
So, a 1998 Buick Century? Seems like an unusual car to feature here on the esteemed webpages of Barn Finds. Yeah, it’s not really interesting; some may even find it boring. But Buick did well with this somewhat nondescript… more»
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One-Owner 1990 Dodge Ram W250 4×4 Diesel
Single-cab pickups really stand out to me, I rarely see them anymore except for contractors and other commercial use. It’s rare to see one being used by someone as just a pickup, something to drive around, commute with, haul… more»
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Supercharged Sleeper: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
In the final days of Pontiac, the company was still trying to figure out how to entice BMW shoppers into the showroom. This effort to make the brand the import / sport sedan fighter of the GM lineup was… more»
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Barn Find Race Car: 1979 AMC Spirit
If you want to go vintage racing, there are loads of “typical” choices: the Porsche 911, the Datsun 510, the BMW 2002. However, who wants to be typical (well, aside from people who want to actually win)? The AMC… more»
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Super Car Project: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
What car was Tim Horton driving when he died on the freeway going way, way over the speed limit? One a lot like this 1974 De Tomaso Pantera. Actually, it was a 1972 model that did the Buffalo Sabres… more»
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Nine-Seat 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon
Enthusiasts with a family sometimes view the classic world as a “closed shop.” Their options appear limited, and many in that position place the entire concept in the too-hard basket. However, this 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon rides to their… more»
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500+ Horsepower: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78
The 1970 model year was the last for a 396 cubic inch V8 in a factory Chevrolet Nova. Going forward, the Super Sport was still a strong performer, but a 4-barrel 350 was as far as you could go…. more»
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No Reserve: 27k Mile 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
Cars from the 1980s are beginning to cement their place in the classics market. They emerged at a time when manufacturers had firmly embraced fuel injection and electronic engine management, restoring performance that had faded during the Malaise Era…. more»
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Only 22k Miles: 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
Thinking back to 1975, can you imagine receiving a new Chrysler Cordoba as a graduation gift and not liking it? For whatever reason, that’s apparently what happened here. The story goes that the daughter was less than excited about… more»
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Two Owner Fox Body: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
Sometimes, you see a car come in and you have to write it up immediately. It’s just that good of a find, with all the right credentials to make it a short-lived listing on whichever platform it’s marketed on…. more»
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Dusty Garage Find: 1956 Chevrolet 210
In 1956, the 210 was Chevrolet’s mid-size series, sandwiched between the 150 and Bel Air. The seller is undecided whether this garage find is a 210 or a Bel Air, so we’re going with the former. The 210 2-door… more»
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Award Winning Rarity: 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
Whoa, what do we have here? A turbocharged 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire, and it’s a pretty rare bird. I looked into the BF archives and found only one that has been reviewed in the last seven years, and I can’t… more»
