The Bertone bodied Fiat 850 Spider is based on the humble Fiat 850. It’s a great example of how Fiat would take a plain sedan and turn it into something really special. Sadly, there aren’t many Fiats left on the… more»
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Lengthy Ladder: 1991 Spartan Gladiator LTI 106ft Tiller Ladder Fire Truck
Fire trucks can be found for sale on any given day and usually for less than one might expect. If you want to buy a fire truck, you can probably find one. All you need to know is what… more»
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Surprisingly Solid: 1963 Renault Caravelle
The Renault Caravelle was a pretty body in search of some more power in the United States. And, I should add, a pretty rusty body in most cases. However, this 1963 model seems to have escaped a lot of the… more»
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Deuce And A Quarter: 1965 Buick Electra 225
Big V8-powered luxury cars were a specialty of American car makers and the 1960s stand out for me as being an era of crisp, big-but-not-overly-bloated cars with plenty of power before regulations and gas crisis after gas crisis hit… more»
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Roadside Sighting: Wrecked Lamborghini
On our way back to Barn Finds HQ, we recently spotted something rather unusual loaded up on a car hauler just outside the office. With a Dodge truck behind it, an SUV almost touching the windshield, and a minivan… more»
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Calling Dr. Frankenstein! 1968 Dodge Charger Carcass
Dodge pulled out all the stops for 1968, telling its engineers to “do whatever it takes” to get the new Charger under 3000 pounds. The result was this “1 of 1” factory lightweight prototype. The patented “Power-Flow” quarter panels… more»
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Florida 4-Door: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Survivor
Even if you’re not a Chevy fanatic, you have to love tri-fives. Tri-fives are Chevrolets made between 1955 and 1957 and are some of the best looking cars ever. This is a 1955 Bel Air 4-door and is said… more»
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Black Beauty: 1940 Ford Coupe
The 1940 Ford is one of the most iconic designs of all time. Whether it’s a coupe, convertible or a pickup, their swooping lines and great styling make them some of the most desirable collector vehicles. This particular car… more»
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Sleeping Godess: 1971 Citroen DS 21
You don’t really have to be a Citroen fan to fully appreciate this car, but it definitely helps. It also helps if you’ve had the chance to drive a properly functioning DS. They are really comfortable high-speed cruisers and… more»
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Spring Fever’mobile: 1978 Toyota Chinook
Spring fever is hitting hard here in the upper-Midwest. With a foot of fresh snow on the ground, I’m finding it hard to not dream about hitting the open road in something like this 1978 Toyota Chinook. This one… more»
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Weathered Widowmaker: 1979 Porsche 930
It seems we’re having a run on dilapidated Porsche 930s lately, a vehicle that is more often seen in fully preserved or restored condition with a six-figure price tag. Affectionately known as the “Widowmaker” when it was new for… more»
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S Package Survivor: 1983 Honda Civic
When gas mileage was king but the Big 3 were still cranking seriously heavy iron, Honda surveyed the situation and gave the people a reason to enjoy being thrifty: the 1983 Honda Civic “S” package, like this example seen… more»
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Sold with Title: 1959 Chevy Apache Fleetside
We don’t often see sellers who go through the trouble of getting un-titled vehicles the proper documentation necessary to make it easier on the next owner, but this 1959 Chevrolet Apache pickup is fully titled and ready to go…. more»
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4WD Time Capsule: 1989 Toyota HiAce Fire Truck
Although I do love my HiAce project, it’s tough to not stare longingly at some of the later versions that are popping up for sale with increased regularity. Thanks to the relaxed importation laws, vehicles meeting the 25 year… more»
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Cheap R107 Pair: 1976 Mercedes 450SL + Parts Car
No matter how well you may plan, taking on a project car inevitably reveals a major need: the benefit to having a second version of the same project car to pull parts from or otherwise hack up. The seller of… more»
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6,288 Original Miles: 1980 Chevy Camaro Berlinetta
While a low-mileage Z28 is the car collectors pine to find, this 1980 Berlinetta with just 6,288 original miles may be a close second. Said to have come out of long-term storage a few years ago, the Camaro remains… more»
