The Volkswagen Type 2 (AKA VW Bus, VW Van) is one of the most timelessly popular vehicles ever built aside from the Type 1 (Beetle). Much like the Beetle, there was never a time that any iteration of the… more»
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Go Big Or Go Home? 1973 Lincoln Continental Town Car
Do you have a big garage or perhaps an airplane hanger that’s not quite big enough for a firetruck? Are you looking for an inexpensive classic for those weekend drives? Could you stand the color, “light yellow gold”? Think how easy this… more»
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Sweet Swede: 1983 Volvo 242 Turbo
This car wasn’t found in a barn and it isn’t even dusty. But, it’s unique, it’s a two-door, it has a manual transmission not to mention a turbo, and it looks nice. It’s a 1983 Volvo 242 Turbo and… more»
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A Grand Sedan: 1965 Mercedes 220
South of Sacramento is the Sacramento San Joaquin river delta which covers over 1,000 square miles with over 1,000 miles of levees protecting, about 700 miles of river channels forming 57 Islands. About 30 miles down the river is Walnut… more»
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Amazing One-Owner Survivor: 1970 Mustang Boss 302
For feature cars I prefer a great Barn Find story. Failing that the car should definitely be unrestored. This one triggered my instinct of “Restored… Pass,” then I saw “all-original,” one of the most abused phrases in all of… more»
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War Era Delivery: 1946 Studebaker Step Van
Chevrolet, Ford, and Divco all offered great step vans that we have seen, but what about a Studebaker Step Van? Rather uncommon, but in great shape, this ‘Stude is not currently running, but is certainly a worthwhile project. Described… more»
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Solid Extinguisher: 1949 Chevrolet Fire Truck
While some may see an old fire truck, all I can see are possibilities. There is nothing that I enjoy more than seeing old fire trucks and automobiles in parades, but not everyone shares the same ambitions to own… more»
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Roadside Sighting: Forlorn 1969 Camaro
Reader Scott M recently spotted a rather sad looking Camaro parked by someone’s house. He decided to go knock on the door to see if he could find out what the story was. The owner told him that this… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible
As a lifetime AMC fan and also a fan of Renaults, as well as being a Renault Alliance GTA owner, I’m incredibly attracted to this 1985 Renault Alliance DL Convertible. This is a Barn Finds Exclusive and if any… more»
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Rust Free With Patina: 1983 Dodge B250 Ram Van
I’ve said probably too many times that I’m a sucker for these older Dodge vans, having owned several of them in the 1980s. This 1983 Dodge B250 Ram Van is listed here on eBay with bids of over $2,000 and… more»
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4WD Pioneer: 1956 GMC NAPCO 4×4
Despite looking all the world like a factory-developed package, NAPCO pickups from GMC and Chevrolet were actually the brainchild of an aftermarket company from Minnesota. Now, production eventually moved in-house, and examples like this 1956 GMC pickup were likely… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1957 Chevrolet Truck
Some of the best project vehicles come from the desert southwest. The arid climate with little humidity and minimal precipitation make for relatively rust-free vehicles. This 1957 Chevrolet Pickup appears to be an example of a solid project and… more»
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Reliable Relic: 1946 International Harvester Pickup
This 1946 International Harvester K2 pickup is a real diamond in the rough. The ad states the truck was a true barn find and was stored since 1968. The current owner purchased it about two years ago and spent… more»
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Rare Garage Find: 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose Alloy
You may have read about a garage find 1967 Shelby 427 Cobra here on Barn Finds. There was another vehicle found with that Cobra and it happens to be an even more valuable car. It is a 1966 Ferrari… more»
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GTI Alternative: 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S
Seller hyperbole about a certain car being rare because it’s the only one on eBay at the moment is a pet peeve of mine, but I’ll allow it for an original Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S hatchback. In fact, the… more»
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Ghost Museum: Abandoned Shaniko Collection
Although it’s a fairly well-worn tale by now, the abandoned car museum in the ghost town of Shaniko, Oregon, is always a fascinating read. These vehicles were supposedly collected by a single individual who was a bit of a… more»
