The seller claims this 1981 BMW 320i was found sitting in an Iowa pole barn since 2008. It wears some nice period modifications, including a turbocharger and upgraded suspension. The seller further claims that due to the mods being… more»
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LRP Conversion: 1977 Dodge B200 Woodsman
If there were a contest for “Most 70s Inspired” interior, I believe this 1977 Dodge B200 van would be a contender. There’s some more homework that needs to be done about this Dodge’s origins, but the seller calls it… more»
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Affordable Italian: 1958 Lancia Appia
Straight from the You-Don’t-See-One-Of-These-Everyday department, this 1958 Lancia Appia sedan conjures images of Sophia Loren and Italian countrysides. Located in Burbank, California and seen here on eBay, this little suicide-door sedan has a modest BIN of $3,000 and the… more»
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What Could Go Wrong: 1974 Lotus Elite Project
Lotus first applied the Elite name to an achingly pretty two-seat coupe that was produced from 1958 through 1963 and nice ones command high prices. In 1974, Lotus revived the Elite model name and placed it on a four-seat… more»
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C3 Or 3C’s? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Supercharged Sportwagon
Legendary custom auto designer Chuck Miller was the first to take the 3rd generation Corvette C3 platform and design what became known as the Sportwagon. Conversion kits were available from American Custom Industries (ACI) and Eckler’s in the early… more»
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One Female Operator: 1987 Honda CRX Si
The first-generation Honda CRX remains one of my favorite cars of the 80s. I’ve thought long and hard about setting out to search for one, but it has remained on my list of, “If it falls into my lap,… more»
Reader Ad: 1995 BMW R1100RSL
There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road on a motorcycle, especially on a nice summer evening! Well, if you’ve been on the hunt for a nice bike that will be just as comfortable on long distance drives as… more»
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V8 Survivor: 1974 Plymouth Valiant
From 1974 until the mid to late 1980s this Plymouth Valiant was a car that might as well have been invisible. By that, I mean these cars were very common, daily transportation appliances that didn’t turn many heads. These… more»
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Postwar Pickup: 1946 International Harvester KB3
After five years of America’s manufacturing might focused on making war materiel, there was a huge demand for civilian cars and trucks that went unmet. A rare example of early post-war truck production is this 1946 International Harvester pickup… more»
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A Deal On A Deluxe: 1940 Ford Sedan
Prewar cars over the past years have commanded a high price at auction. While is right on the cusp of prewar, the 1940 Ford Deluxe brings a healthy price when crossing the block. Depending on condition and variant, an… more»
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Lightweight Grand National: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo
The seller of this lovely 1987 Buick Regal Turbo makes some interesting assertions about the car, most of which are likely true but that I hadn’t thought of before. For instance, he notes that this model made extensive use… more»
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Rarely Stock: 1984 VW GTI
This first-generation VW GTI is said to have just 73,000 miles from new and remain in preserved condition. The seller claims he is selling the MK1 hot hatch due to lack of use and the desire to own a… more»
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California Dreaming: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX Z Code
Here at Barn Finds we see a few Javelins cross our desks. This one which was brought to our attention by reader Rocco B may be one of the more desirable examples. You will find this one for sale… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1962 Ford T-bird 390 V8
About a week ago I wrote an article about a 1961 Thunderbird. Barn Finds reader Ian C has sent us through another one to look at, and I have to thank him for it. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this… more»
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Low Mileage Luxury Locomotive: 1973 Imperial
You cannot explain the seventies. They had to be lived. People were so much more easygoing. 24 hour news wasn’t a thing when you had to put aluminum foil on your TV antenna to get a station. Children went… more»
All Original Survivor: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Reader Frank C is helping the owners of this Jaguar E-Type sell it. Since it’s a survivor, he thought his fellow readers might enjoy seeing it and that one of you might even want to buy it! While it… more»
