When I was a child, book stores were a big deal. Waldenbooks was a place I spent a lot of time, usually reading some hardcover coffee table book about exotic sports cars produced by far-flung design studios overseas. One… more»
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Last Chance Exotic: 1983 Ferrari Mondial Cabriolet
Two things car hurt a performance car’s value: high production numbers and a convertible top. The Ferrari Mondial has long resided at the base of Mt. Ferrari because it is, by Ferrari standards, a mass-produced model. In addition, it… more»
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50K Original Miles: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO
A few days ago, I heard a commentator discussing how more respect needs to be shown to 80s and 90s cars because the day is upon us where those vehicles are more collectible than commuter. Once considered throwaway, the… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Barn Find
With the functionality of a station wagon roof line and sportiness of having only two doors, the Chevrolet Nomad was one of the more unique offerings in the Tri-Five lineup, in addition to being one of the most expensive. … more»
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Semi-Survivor: 1970 Plymouth GTX
Spartanburg, South Carolina, might have been the home of NASCAR hero David Pearson, one of the best to ever turn a wheel, but someone back in 1970 might have been a Richard Petty fan (for those who don’t know,… more»
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Rare Tropical Yellow: 1989 Ford Saleen Mustang
If there was ever a more appropriate response to the phrase, “The 80s called – it wants its car back” than this 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen convertible in rare Tropical Yellow paint, it would have to come from Vanilla… more»
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1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz with 2,900 Original Miles!
Occasionally, cars cross our desks at Barn Finds that almost defy description. Such is the case with this 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. The term “time capsule” is one of the most overused in the classic world, but when a… more»
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$76k In Receipts: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
My late father ignited my passion for all things automotive, continually feeding it by parking wonderful classics in the garage at Castle Clarke. My undoubted favorite was our 1964 Ford Galaxie 500, a car which he later admitted was… more»
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Cheap 7-Seater: 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate
One of the challenges facing enthusiasts with a family is locating a classic that caters to their needs. If you fit that mold and also include affordability in your selection criteria, this 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate deserves a close… more»
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Finned Barn Find: 1958 DeSoto Fireflite
In the late 1950s, Chrysler and Ford learned an important lesson. The said lesson was that the market had become saturated and there was little interest anymore in the long-standing DeSoto or the new Edsel. Both cars would be… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Japanese automobile manufacturers developed a reputation during the 1960s for producing cars that were well-built and economical. Most wouldn’t set pulses racing, but Datsun broke that mold in late 1969 when it lifted the cover on what would become… more»
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Italian Elegance: 1952 Siata 208CS Lungo 2+2 Bertone Berlinetta
It’s that time again: August in Monterey, when the cognoscenti descend on a few square miles of mid-coast California to view a selection of the world’s most interesting cars. I know what you’re thinking – it’s not a barn… more»
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Magenta Hardtop: 1994 Mercury Capri XR2
UPDATE 08/11/2025: Affordability can be a key consideration for those seeking a classic to park in their garage, and this 1994 Mercury Capri XR2 has recently become more so. We initially saw this little Aussie-built Ford around a month… more»
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Rebuilt 283: 1965 Chevrolet Nova
We see our share of Chevrolet Novas in SS form crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and it is always refreshing when one of the “lesser” models appears for us to review. This 1965 Nova is an excellent example… more»
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1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais International
Next up on FCS (Forgotten Car Series), comes this unusual, heavily-clad model that used to be seen every once in a while, and it would make you turn your head. Now it really makes you turn your head as… more»
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Low-Mile Cruiser: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sometimes you come across a classic that’s been quietly preserved by time, and this 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is exactly that. Listed here on Craigslist in Deforest, Wisconsin, this two-door personal luxury coupe has a claimed 23,402 miles and… more»
