General Motors developed the J-Platform in the 1980s as a “world car,” meaning the design would be employed across GM’s global footprint. The Cavalier was such a car, and the third generation alone (1995-2005) saw production reach 2.4 million… more»
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Battery Powered Project: 1974 Ford Pinto
Every now and again, a reader sends in a tip that is perfect for a site like Barn Finds and it sells quicker than expected. Reader Darren Barton sent in an excellent find for a Ford Pinto with the… more»
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Pre-L Project: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
There are certain hallmarks of a car that tell you everything you need to know about it. When it comes to assessing projects and preservation, the clues are sometimes obvious, sometimes not, but cars like this 1972 De Tomaso… more»
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Never This Nice: 1999 Mercury Cougar
If you compare the 7th and 8th generation Mercury Cougars, you’ll likely swear these were siblings with different parents. The cars are dramatically different despite being just one generation apart, but it tells an important story about how hard… more»
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Enthusiast Owned Project: 1986 TVR 280i
While there’s a season for every car, some vehicles seem to have a year-round presence on your radar. Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster knows this, as he continues to taunt me with available TVR 280i’s, a car I just… more»
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Survivor! 1941 Dodge Cabover Fire Truck
Dodge began its run of “Job-Rated” trucks in 1939, but though the advertising nomenclature was prosaic, the trucks were anything but. The “Art Deco” movement had evolved, and the new streamline moderne style was all the rage: Americans bought… more»
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1-of-35? 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
Claiming rarity for any classic is risky unless there is documentation to verify it. It also means it is possible to make such claims based on cars fitted with a single factory option that virtually no one wanted. However,… more»
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Final Year Fuelie: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
I have often wondered whether there is such a thing as the perfect classic. That is, is there a car that features so many desirable attributes that it is seemingly impossible to criticize? This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe could… more»
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Tidy Italian V6: 1956 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT
We’re no strangers to Italian classics at Barn Finds, although this is only the second Lancia Aurelia B20 GT we have seen since the site’s creation. This 1956 example presents nicely, although the buyer can enhance its interior if… more»
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37k-Mile Survivor: 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
For five decades (1946 to 1996), the Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was Oldsmobile’s largest and most luxurious automobile. It reached epic proportions from 1971 to 1976 before the need for better fuel economy finally led to downsizing. This 1974 Regency… more»
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Exotic Subaru? 1992 Subaru SVX AWD
Our hometown had a little dealership that sold “professor” cars: Volvos, Subarus, etc., as we had a few colleges and universities, along with being nicknamed “Little San Francisco” due to the incredibly steep hills. This 1992 Subaru SVX is… more»
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Turbo-Diesel: 1986 Jeep Comanche X 4×4 Diesel
UPDATE – We just saw this 1986 Jeep Comanche X 4×4 with a unusual Renault diesel engine a month ago, and Mike F. noticed that the seller lowered their asking price and sent in the tip again. Thanks, Mike!… more»
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Fancy Cat Survivor: 1986 Arctic Cat Pantera
At the end of 1975, there were reportedly only 13 snowmobile companies, way down from over 200 makers at the peak of the early 1970s. This 1986 Arctic Cat Pantera is toward the end of this model’s run, and… more»
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Engine and Transmission Included: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
I remember vividly when the Pontiac Firebird switched to the quad rectangular headlights in 1977, and at 13, I was totally enamored by these cars, especially the Trans Am model. Like most of my young peers, I dreamed of… more»
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Paint Ready Project: 1969 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was Dodge’s equivalent of the budget-minded Plymouth Road Runner. It debuted in 1968 but only enjoyed a 4-year run. Like the Road Runner, which was based on the Belvedere, the Super Bee was a Coronet under… more»
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Cheap 4-Speed Pony: 1977 Ford Mustang
Although a 1977 model with a base 4-cylinder engine that hasn’t been operational since the early nineties might not be the most appealing Ford Mustang out there, for $1,500, there may be some worthwhile possibilities here. The seller doesn’t… more»
