UPDATE – The seller was able to put this rare Canso on a lift to take underside photos, so we are rerunning the auction. They also spoke with the previous owner and got more information about the engine build…. more»
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Green On Green: 1971 Dodge Dart 225 Slant-Six
The seller lists the mileage of this 1971 Dodge Dart as being 5,600, but unless the stars have somehow aligned, there’s total political harmony, and everything is perfect in the world, I’m guessing it’s 105,600 miles. This can be… more»
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Pristine Pullman: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Limousine
While many domestic limos from the period may have offered more bling, padding, gadgets, and over-the-top styling, the Mercedes-Benz 300D excelled in providing its occupants with a level of comfort that lasted for hours at a time, plus an… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino 350 V8/4-Speed
Update – The seller has reduced their reserve. And they have added a walkaround video. We’ve talked about “box-checkers” here on Barn Finds before, and I’m not talking about the people bagging your groceries at the checkout line. I… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Porsche 911 Targa
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their reserve and added photos of the included transmission and exhaust components, so we have restarted the auction. Be sure to take another look! In 1967, Porsche introduced a new body style to… more»
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59k Original Miles: 1969 Buick Wildcat
Here at Barn Finds, we love it when readers spot a classic for sale, then take the time to make us aware of it by submitting a tip through our website. Unless it’s a vehicle a member of our… more»
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Man Cave Art: Full-Size 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet built more than 1.5 million automobiles in 1957, which included 168,000 Bel Air Sport Coupes. The seller’s “car” used to be one of them, but only the left side remains. From head to toe, the left profile of… more»
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7-Litre Sports Package: Rare 1967 Ford XL Convertible
Several years before the Metric Conversion Act of 1975, Ford decided to give its big bucket-seat XL models a little European flavor by introducing the “7-Litre” in 1966. Coming standard with such niceties as a 428-cubic-inch V8, power front… more»
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21,000 Original Miles: 1997 Porsche Boxster
There’s a growing appreciation for the first-generation Porsche Boxster as one of the best deals out there for an entry-level sports car. I’m not sure if the Boxster was dragged down by the initial distaste for the water-cooled 996… more»
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Surprisingly Stock: 1988 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX
We often talk about appreciating cars that have some subtle modifications that make it a better driver. Personally, I have no great objection to some mild suspension modifications, especially a basic lowering kit that makes the car tighter in… more»
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V6 Survivor: 1988 Toyota Camry LE
The “grandma car” is one of the more charming terms used in the automotive world, typically describing a vehicle that falls into one of two (or both) categories: incredibly well maintained and completely ordinary car, or a vehicle that… more»
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Recycled Style: 1946 Oldsmobile Series 76
Immediately after WWII, demand for consumer goods was intense. Auto companies were shifting from wartime production back to what they did best. They barely had time or talent to produce new designs – such was the urgency of demand… more»
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Just Needs Cosmetic Love: 1978 Chevrolet LUV
The Chevy LUV (an acronym for “Light Utility Vehicle”) was a small pickup made in Japan by Isuzu. Chevrolet imported it for several years until their own S-10 compact truck was on the market in the early 1980s. The… more»
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Spare Motor Included: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Show Car
The “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” philosophy seems to have disappeared from the world of automotive marketing. However, it is a game that Ford played effectively in 1969. It produced the Mustang Boss 302 for Trans Am competition…. more»
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Fastback Project: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
Though the Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement, it was named after, Plymouth got there first. 17 days before the Mustang was unveiled at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964, Plymouth began selling… more»
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Upgraded 454: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400
The 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 is a potent piece of machinery, capable of holding its own against almost any contemporary pony car. However, the seller’s decision to perform an engine transplant should raise this car’s performance. The vehicle presents… more»
