UPDATE 12/12/17 – This one has been relisted here on eBay with a $9k starting bid. Thanks for the tip AC! FROM 7/7/17 – In the early 1950s, we were a can-do country. From the space race to… more»
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Dusty First Year Italian: 1974 Fiat X 1/9
The grandfather to the MR2 and the Fiero, the Fiat X 1/9 has become a rare find for many reasons, but especially for first year American market cars. Very dusty from a 31 year hibernation, this 1974 looks like… more»
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The 1980s Called: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
If the 1980s called wanting this car back, I don’t think I would give it to them! While cars like this are often rolling examples of everything some folks disliked about the 1980s, they exemplify everything other people (like… more»
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Feeling Fancy: 1966 Jeep Tuxedo Park Mark IV
If a Jeep Tuxedo Park isn’t enough of an eye-opener for you, how about a Jeep Tuxedo Park with just 2,965 original miles? Apparently this garage-kept CJ5A Tuxedo Park was all dressed up with nowhere to go; it seems… more»
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Cheap Dusty Two Door: 1964 Chrysler Imperial
Locked away in an automotive vault for who knows how long, this 1964 Chrysler Imperial two door looks like a solid start to a big Mopar project. In storage with nearly 20 other cars, it is unclear how long… more»
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Marketing Genius: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
Be honest, I bet you can’t think the words ‘Chrysler Cordoba’ without doing it in Ricardo Montalban’s accent? Or say ‘rich Corinthian leather’ without giving it a Spanish flair? And that is the power of advertising. Dodge couldn’t give… more»
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25 Year Clear: 1983 Austin Mini Cooper
I can’t help but wonder if this barn find 1983 Austin Mini Cooper has been hiding out, just waiting for the day it could legally be put up for sale. As a right-hand-drive, clearly-gray market car, the fact that… more»
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Plush Jeepster: 1967 Jeepster Convertible
Jeepsters are among the most transformable of any vehicle ever made. I would like to transform this one into being in my garage. This 1967 Kaiser Jeepster Convertible is on Craigslist in Duluth, Minnesota where a 4×4 actually comes… more»
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One Of…One? Bill Blass Lincoln Mark VII Diesel
The one-of-one is an exaggeration, but likely not by much: this 1984 Lincoln Continental Mark VII is not only a rare Bill Blass edition, but it also features the BMW-derived turbodiesel powerplant! Seriously, that was a rare configuration when this… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1985 ASC/McLaren Capri Convertible
While it’s had some touch ups to the paint over the years, this ASC/McLaren Capri is an otherwise clean low mileage survivor. There are just 59k original miles on the odometer and it isn’t hard to believe it. This… more»
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Roadside Sighting: Pair Of Jaguar E-Types
There’s a small mechanics shop a few blocks from my house that I often drive by. We’ve come to know the owner of the shop quite well, as a matter of fact he’s the previous owner of the Blakely… more»
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Lean-To Find: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Look at what’s hiding in the undergrowth! That’s a ’59 Corvette in there and it looks like the lean-to it was parked under may have caved in. Don’t let that discourage you though because it the body may have… more»
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Elvis’ Shooting Brake: Intermeccanica Murena GT
One of only eleven built, this Intermeccanica Murena GT is a rare and unusual classic, even more so for the fact that it was owned by Elvis Presley. Packing a factory Ford 429 V8, as well as air conditioning… more»
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New England Project Car: 1973 Volvo P1800ES
It seems like there are some cars, no matter how obscure, that just pop up in a given area. Volvos and Saabs are two of the more popular import brands in New England, going back generations when the first… more»
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Storage Find! 1970 Charger R/T 440
What a handsome car! It’s always nice to include a picture or two showing the layer of dust that somewhat documents the “…find” story, and dusty cars get preferential attention here at Barn Finds. However, this 1970 Charger R/T… more»
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Euro Spec: 1983 Porsche 928S
Among the many ways European-market variants of US cars are better include lighter weight and more power. The weight savings comes from not having ridiculous steel safety bars in the doors and other nonsense, while the power oftentimes is… more»
