This 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park station wagon shows a very low 31,233 miles but has some cosmetic needs that undermine its supposed limited use. This is not an uncommon occurrence with vintage vehicles that were used like… more»
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Low Mile Survivor: 1976 MGB Roadster
Over its production run from 1962 through 1980, more than 500,000 MGBs were sold, though most of those were sold before 1975. In that unfortunate year, British Leyland was forced to detune the 1.8-liter motor to meet US emissions… more»
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1 Of 850? 1949 Chrysler Royal Station Wagon
This ash-trimmed Chrysler… wait, ash-trimmed? Aren’t those the trees that are being cut down now because of the emerald ash borer disease? Why not refer to this car as a woodie wagon? That would be another approach, other than… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1956 Chevrolet 6400
Heavy-duty trucks like this 1956 Chevrolet 6400 have been used on farms for generations. As long as you aren’t in a hurry, they will haul just about anything you can stack on the enormous flatbed. Until recently, these trucks… more»
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Rebadged Jaguar: 1965 Daimler 250
The Daimler 250, technically known as the Daimler 2.5 V8 or V8-250, was produced in England and is largely a Jaguar Mk II but with a V8 engine rather than an inline-6. The car was based on the same… more»
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58k Mile Project: 1972 Lotus Europa Series 2
The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT car built by British automobile manufacturer Lotus Cars. The original Europa and its variants were produced between 1966 and 1975, with the Europa 2 materializing about mid-way. These were distinctive sports cars,… more»
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Salvage Title? 1962 Porsche 356 B
Just to be clear, this car is not the 1962 Porsche 356 that was featured here on BF about two weeks ago – right year and color, but not the same car. This is a truly spectacular example, with… more»
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Plenty Of Patina: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4X4
We’ve featured several Chevrolet Blazers here on Barn Finds recently, some in nicely-preserved condition and others in varying states of neediness, but this one is a sort of a middle-of-the-road example. Or at least that was my first impression,… more»
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42-Inch Stretch! 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine
Considering the sky-high price tags when they were new, sometimes acquiring a second-hand Rolls-Royce from the eighties decade almost seems like a real bargain these days, that is until you have to start making repairs and performing maintenance. But… more»
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1 of 25 Built: 1949 Healey Sportsmobile
Rare is the car that only 25 copies are ever built, but that’s the case with the Healey Sportsmobile. Each one was built on order between 1948 and 1950, a 2-door, 4-seat “drophead” (aka convertible) coupe. This one has… more»
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Yard Find: 1954 Ford V8 LaDawri Conquest Project
By the 1950s, advances in fiberglass manufacturing had sparked a frenzy in the car business. The Corvette debuted in fiberglass. British makers climbed aboard the trend with cars like the Lotus, TVR, and Turner. Every car magazine contained tiny,… more»
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40 Original Miles: 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS
When we think of rare Porsches, it’s almost standard practice to envision a 911 or a factory race car. Rarely do we think of the humble 924, but it may be that with just 15 examples ever made, the… more»
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Still In The Crate: Zero-Mile 2001 Yamaha YZ250
Being brand new and still in the crate sure seems to be making a difference in the bid price of this 2001 Yamaha YZ250. Having zero miles on a vehicle is pretty unusual, when you buy a brand-new vehicle… more»
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Two-for-One: 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe
Hidden in this garage is a promising project. It is an essentially solid 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe. Although it needs work, the included second car should supply many parts required to return it to its former glory. It… more»
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Solid Project: 1986 Buick Regal T-Type
Turbocharging is a technology that has gone in and out of style several times over the past forty years, with Buick as one of its stalwarts during the 1980s. The focus on forced induction saw the company produce iconic… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Ford F-100 Custom Long Bed
It may seem a contradiction, but it is possible that a vehicle designed to function as a workhorse can possess style and class. This is perfectly demonstrated by this 1969 Ford F-100 Custom Long Bed. Its mechanical configuration means… more»
