While barns and sheds remain an excellent source of classic cars, estate finds are becoming more common. This 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis LS is a perfect example, presenting well for a car with over twenty-five years of service under… more»
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Arctic White On Red: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
The Mercedes-Benz R107 is not unlike the C3/C4 Chevrolet Corvette, in my book: they made a ton of them, you can always find one for sale, but a truly decent one is still a car worth checking out. The… more»
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Bright Blue Bumpers: 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura
I believe this bright blue color is called, yes, “Bright Blue.” It’s a nice color, and the next owner of this 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura had better like it because it’s on both bumpers, too. I’m not sure why… more»
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Last Air-Cooled: 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible
With a lifespan of 65 years riding on the same platform, the Volkswagen Beetle is one of those cars that has truly earned its place in history as a cultural icon. The Bug also scored high marks for reliability,… more»
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Big-Block Beauty: 1969 Buick Skylark GS 430
Looking for a clean driver with muscle-era style and Buick performance? This 1969 Buick Skylark GS might be just the ticket. Originally built with a 400 cubic-inch V8, this GS now runs a 430ci Buick big block, swapped in… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1999 Toyota Celica GT Convertible
The sixth-generation Toyota Celica was always a bit of an outlier in the U.S. market. It wasn’t an overwhelming success for a very simple reason that has doomed certain sports models over the years, which is that Toyota didn’t… more»
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DIY Project: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile added a personal luxury car to its portfolio in 1966. The Tornado was based on the Buick Riviera, which arrived three years earlier, but with one important distinction: front-wheel-drive. The Riviera used rear-wheel drive, like everything else built… more»
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Gold Standard: 1986 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
I believe this beautiful color is Almond Gold Firemist, and it’s perfect for the Standard of the World, or the gold standard, or anything in between. Having grown up with vinyl tops on our vehicles, it’s nice to see… more»
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Neighbor’s Mother’s Car: 1987 Cadillac Cimarron
The seller has this Glacier Blue Cadillac Cimarron, easily one of the most-favorite and popular cars here on Barn Finds (Hello? Is this thing on?), listed as a 1983 model year. The grille is clearly from the 1987+ update… more»
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True Time Capsule: 1970 Datsun 240Z Barn Find
Few cars define the rise of Japanese sports cars in America like the Datsun 240Z, and this early-production 1970 Series 1 is a rare survivor. Listed here on eBay by a private seller, this Z wears VIN HLS30-10683, marking… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
Summer might be drawing to an end, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of opportunities to hit the road behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. If affordability forms part of the equation, this 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne
Up for auction is this 1977 K5 Blazer Cheyenne with a 350ci V8, 4-speed manual transmission, and 4WD transfer case. Some say that the car you drive says a lot about you. If that’s true, then the original owner… more»
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Cool Older Restoration: 1969 Mercury Comet
Here’s a first on BF, a 1969 Mercury Comet. I’ll admit that I haven’t given what’s usually considered an economy compact car with a cool name a whole lot of thought, and was probably unaware (clueless?) that the space… more»
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Cheap 5-Speed: 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport
The XJ-chassis Jeep Cherokee is an enthusiast darling, and in recent years, top-shelf examples have evolved from simply being charming beaters to vehicles with a decent price tag to the right buyer. Lately, the Cherokee seems to be hanging… more»
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Road Trip Machine: 2003 Audi S8
The Audi S8 is one of the foremost super sedans that you can buy for safely under $10,000. The concept of a big body four-door with huge power under the hood is one the Germans are particularly good at,… more»
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Groovy Survivor: 1976 Dodge B200 Custom Van
Finding a true 1970s van that hasn’t been gutted, rodded, or endlessly repainted is getting tougher every year, but this 1976 Dodge B200 Camper Van is the real deal. Listed here on eBay with a clean title and just… more»
