I went looking for Barn Finds coverage of four-door ’59 Impalas and found only one and that was back in 2014 – and that car was submerged in a pond. The two-door hardtops are all over the place and… more»
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Salvage Yard Find: 1956 Citroen Traction Avante
Just the other day, I added a post that focused on the 1935 Audi 225 Cabriolet, a notable car for combining front-wheel drive with a six-cylinder engine. The novelty of a front-wheel-drive layout wasn’t unique to the Audi, as… more»
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Abandoned 30 Years: 1968 Lamborghini Espada
I don’t normally get all that worked up about YouTube videos (in fact, I think most “content creators” are vastly overrated), but this one is a different story. The Late Brake Show, hosted by Jonny Smith, recently posted an… more»
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Seville Fighter? 1977 Lincoln Versailles
Insert the Rocky theme song here – Lincoln, the underdog going after the champ: Cadillac. The movie Rockie came out a year before this 1977 Lincoln Versailles was made, but if Sly would have driven one, just think of… more»
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The Forgotten Sports Car: 1935 Aero Minx
I guess for something to be forgotten, it has to be known about in the first place. I know what a Hillman Minx is, courtesy of a Lesney Matchbox car, but an Aero Minx was a new one for… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The second-generation Corvette (also known as C2) ran between 1963-67 and brought with it the Sting Ray surname. A 300hp 327 cubic inch V8 would be the standard engine for 1966 which we assume is under the hood of… more»
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Rare Five Letter Car: 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE
If you’re going hunting for an FB-chassis Mazda RX7, there are a few key letters to consider when beginning your search. First of all, there’s the Series 3 versus the Series 2. There’s also the earliest version known as… more»
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Sitting Since 1986: 1972 Opel GT
What is it about the Opel GT? Despite not being enormously collectible, when one comes up for sale, it’s hard not to stop and stare at it. The “baby Vette” is certainly an eye-catching car, but it’s never quite… more»
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Rat Rod Look: Porsche Speedster Replica
Despite looking more like a Halloween prop than a project car, the seller of this Porsche 356 Speedster replica thinks it’s a worthwhile investment for a savvy car builder. His price is low compared to what a finished one… more»
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1-of-200: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
With NASCAR competition set to undergo some of its most radical changes for the 2022 season, now seems an appropriate time for this 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 to arrive on our desks here at Barn Finds. The company… more»
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Parts Car or Project? 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster
When do you wave the red flag and declare that a car truly is just a parts car? I feel like many owners of derelict projects often assume no title means no shot at rejuvenation, and for many enthusiasts… more»
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Rock Crusher Restoration: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro debuted in 1970 and would enjoy an incredible 12-year run. The Z28 would morph from its SCCA roots to come with a Corvette-based LT1 350 V8 that produced a neck-breaking 360 hp… more»
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V8 Conversion? 1976 Lotus Eclat
The twin-cam ‘907’ engine originally fitted to the 1975-83 Lotus Eclat isn’t known for its longevity, although it makes a fair bit of power for its size. Someone felt that this particular Lotus Eclat deserved better, and has swapped… more»
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Return To Nature: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6
And now for something in the “From whence it came, it shall return” department courtesy of a 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6. Found in the woods of Mena, Arkansas, where it has been decaying for probably some number of years, it’s… more»
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27k Mile Time Capsule: 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
The Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser was the successor to the Vista Cruiser in 1978, but the latter had long since lost its interesting raised-roofline and roof-mounted skylights. It would be the Cutlass Supreme version of a station wagon, and this… more»
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Engine Out Project: 1986 Lotus Esprit HCI Turbo
Buying someone else’s unfinished project is a risky proposition, a scenario that grows only more challenging if the vehicle in question is a limited-production turbocharged sports car. That’s what we’re dealing with in this very pretty 1986 Lotus Esprit… more»
