As the ’60’s came to end and the ’70s kicked off, things were growing difficult for American car manufactures. Between the growing concerns over emissions, the fuel crisis and the demand for safer cars, it was getting difficult to build… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1970 Datsun 240Z
The “ran when parked” description can be tiresome on cars that clearly had other issues before becoming stationary, but this 1970 Datsun 240Z appears to be a true survivor that hasn’t seen much action since the seller purchased the… more»
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One Year Fish: 1971 Plymouth Cuda
1970 and ’71 were the “magic” years for the Barracuda with great muscle car looks, colors, and features. The 70-74 Barracuda’s have shot up in value in the past 10-15 years where these cars are downright difficult to find,… more»
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Bellissima! 1965 Lancia Flaminia GTL
What a stunner! Looking a bit like a contemporary Maserati (for good reason, which we’ll get to in a minute), this 1965 Lancia Flaminia GTL could end up being a bit of a bargain Italian exotic, depending on where… more»
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13,553 Miles! 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
This is one big car. It’s so big that it doesn’t even fit in the photos! This 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic two-door is also one great looking low-mile car. This car has a mere 13,553 miles on it! It’s listed… more»
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Ready For Business: 1940 Hudson Business Coupe
What is there not to like about a Business Coupe? They usually offer great looks, two doors, a spacious trunk, and the rare and cool exclusivity that separates them from the standard model line. This 1940 Hudson is a… more»
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Jaguar Land Rover Auction Of 100 “Affordable Classics”
I got an email today from my fellow Barn Finds writer Jeff Lavery with a link to a story about this auction. Oh my. Oh, oh my. My favorite genre of car is British “normal” cars. Yes, I know… more»
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It’s Got A Hemi! 1941 Plymouth
The pictures aren’t as good as I’d like, but this 1941 Plymouth complete with a DeSoto Hemi (!) could be one of those hot rods that makes magazine covers (we’ll be happy to feature it if you buy it… more»
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Minty Eurosport: 1990 Chevy Celebrity Wagon
Growing up, my grandmother used to cart us around in her white Chevy Celebrity wagon. Eventually, that poor woman had to experience the trauma of the engine catching fire and the nose of the car burning up. No wonder… more»
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Georgia Survivor: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia
I’ve come to appreciate the great state of Georgia as a treasure trove of barn finds and old, forgotten project cars. My 1981 Toyota HiAce was pulled out of a remote north Georgia backyard, and I’ve got my eye… more»
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California Garage Gold! 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Seeing this “before” picture of a California garage, I imagine the conversation… “Fred! Why don’t you get rid of that thing in the garage under the Christmas decorations?” “My old GTO? Never! I’m going to fix that up some… more»
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Long Live the King: 1978 Mustang II Cobra V8
With another King Cobra recently featured here on Barn Finds with only 17k miles, I’ll pick up on a bit more of the interesting history of this second-generation Mustang special edition. Found here on Craigslist, with thanks to reader… more»
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Dusty Sportomatic: 1969 Porsche 911T
As the 911 bubble continues to stabilize, the truly good and special cars are the ones that will continue to shine. Even a rare Sportomatic – the precursor to Tiptronic – can find favor with bidders, as this dusty… more»
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Sub-20,000 Miles: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
This 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra is likely one of the nicest ones left in existence, with a mere 17,121 miles on the clock. Likely a car socked away as part of an attempt to cash in on… more»
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Restored Retro: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
When you have a sporty vehicle like this 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon, you also need stylish, sporty clothing. This cool cruiser is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just under $5,000 and it’s located in Swanton,… more»
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Geological Jeep: 1961 Mighty Mite M422A1
Military vehicles almost always generate some sort of innovation or technical marvel that finds its way into production vehicles. The AMC Mighty Mite seen here was full of them, from an aluminum body to a full synchromesh gearbox. However,… more»
