We’ve seen cars with low-mileage claims and those usually get their share of jeers. How about a car that looks like it has low miles but has almost 600,000 miles?! This 1983 Toyota Corolla DLX Wagon is that car…. more»
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Monster Moto: 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B 900
Normally I gravitate towards small motorcycles and oddball scooters, mopeds, and mini bikes, but it’s hard to beat a monster like this 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B 900. These were thee bikes to have back when I was tooling around on… more»
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Barn Find: 1967 Toyota Corona Deluxe 1900
Normally we think of big American cars and trucks being found in barns and garages, not something like this 1967 Toyota Corona Deluxe 1900. But, there it is. This one is listed on eBay with a single bid of… more»
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Charitable Donation: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Oh, California. You kill me with the cars you give away to the donation pile. Yes, this 1976 Datsun 280Z is rough and has rust holes in spots, but it’s still way better than what passes for a project… more»
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Near-Perfect King Cab: 1983 Datsun 720 4×4
If the vitality of period body-side graphics are any indication as to the preservation of a vehicle, than this 1983 Datsun / Nissan 720 King Cab pickup looks pretty special. This is the mack-daddy of 720s, a 4WD extended… more»
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Running When Parked: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
Ah, the classic “running when parked.” I love this description, as it means so little yet inspires much hope among enthusiasts passionate about a certain car. For example, if you’ve been hunting for a rare Toyota Celica Sunchaser convertible,… more»
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Kansas Crown: 1970 Toyota Crown
I instantly recognized this car as one that I had seen before. It sure looks good all cleaned up! This 1970 Toyota Crown is listed on eBay with bids of just over $1,000 but the reserve isn’t met, of… more»
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Ghost Dealership: Mothballed Subaru Dealer in Malta
The premise of an abandoned automotive dealership with cars still in the showroom wearing delivery-only mileage is one of the more romantic fantasies of the barn find hunter. Sometimes, they are just as they seem, with cars seemingly lost… more»
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30-Year Old Gem: 1988 Nissan Pathfinder 4×4
A two-door SUV? What a concept. Several manufacturers made two-door SUVs but I can’t think of too many who still do today, they seem to have gone the way of manual transmissions. This great-looking 1988 Nissan Pathfinder is indeed… more»
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Turbo Diesel: 1984 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
It’s amazing to think of just how small these trucks were when compared to the giant “small” trucks of today, at least in the US marketplace. This 1984 Mitsubishi Mighty Max turbo diesel pickup is listed on eBay with… more»
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Stored Since 1985! 1972 Mazda 1800 Wagon
Why does it seem like so many of the great, unusual finds have the worst photos? This car won’t be loved by every Barn Finds reader but for those of us who would love to have a 1972 Mazda… more»
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Best Of Both Worlds? 1997 M1stang!
Let’s say that you’re a person who likes things a little different, like one of those you’ve-got-peanut-butter-on-my-chocolate/you’ve-got-chocolate-on-my-peanut-butter people? If so, this 1997 Miata’stang, or M1stang, may be for you. It’s listed on Autotrader in Salem, Ohio with an asking… more»
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One-Owner Car: 1986 Honda Civic Si
We just featured a 1991 Honda CRX Si a few days ago and here is a somewhat similar 1986 Honda Civic Si. This fun little car is listed here on eBay in Hillsboro, Oregon with a current bid of just… more»
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Never This Nice: 1986 Isuzu Trooper
There’s a growing appreciation among enthusiasts for classic SUVs, the sort of models that came after the introductory era of Ford Broncos and Chevy Blazers. Those domestic 4x4s were indeed trailblazers, making off-road capable vehicles attractive for everyday consumers… more»
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Tiny Texas Truck: 1989 Dodge Ram 50
Unless you’re pulling a horse trailer or a big camping trailer most of us could live with a smaller pickup, something the size of this 1989 Dodge Ram 50 extended cab. This one is on Craigslist or here on… more»
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Scotty G’s Garage: 1988 Subaru RX Turbo Sedan
In another installment of Scotty G’s Garage, I thought I’d show you my rare 1988 Subaru RX Turbo sedan. I know, it screams the 1980s, especially with those white wheel covers and decals-a-plenty! This is by far the rarest… more»
