Notchback Fox body Mustangs are among the fastest appreciating ‘Stangs on the market today, helped by the fact you don’t see them nearly as often as the hatch-style models. This 1986 example here on craigslist is a four-cylinder car claimed… more»
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Extreme Muscle! 1969 Dodge Dart 440
It’s safe to say no one accidentally ordered their normally-thrifty 1969 Dodge Dart with the M Code 440 simply because they said to the sales person “Oh, and I want the big engine, too.” No; folks ordering up these… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1983 Plymouth Sapporo Technica
The ’80s were a wild time for American car manufacturers. Between emissions and fuel prices, cars had shrunk in size and horsepower numbers had pretty much lost their marketing power. To compete with all the foreign options and Ford… more»
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503 Specification: 1978 Lotus Elite
This is the third interesting Lotus I’ve written up over the last few weeks, preceded by an Eclat and an Excel. Although the Excel was my favorite, I am finding these kammback-style four-seaters increasingly endearing. This project-grade 1978 Lotus… more»
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Pro Street Past: 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
I don’t recall ever seeing a Pontiac Sunbird set up as a drag car, but here we are. This is a roller that was built to accommodate a small-block Chevy, which has since departed the chassis. The period graphics… more»
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Long Wheel Base: 1978 Jaguar XJ12
To be a Jaguar fan is to be accustomed to loving and hating a car like the XJ at the same time. They are beautifully-styled and played a significant role in the company’s colorful history, but the Series II… more»
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Turned Out To Pasture: 1947 GMC Truck
Every once in a while, one of the writers at Barn Finds does a write up on an early postwar Ford or Mercury pickup truck. Usually, these trucks have been rescued off farms in Canada or the Midwest. While… more»
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Pandora’s Big Block: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
A car can be viewed in a few different ways. For some of us we can see a place in time or a cherished memory when looking at, or driving a classic car. For a few unfortunate people, a… more»
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Dusty And Rusty: 1976 BMW 2002
As you can see from the picture, this is a true “barn find” (or at least “garage find”) that has been stored for over twenty years. This 1976 BMW 2002 was said to have been parked after a light… more»
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Will Trade For Chevy Truck: 1986 Porsche 944
Back in the 1980s I never thought that a Porsche, any Porsche, especially a brand new design that would surely have to be the hottest car that they’ve ever made, would be affordable. Or, affordable to buy, I should… more»
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Rust Bucket: 1966 Porsche 912
We’ve featured several 1966 Porsche 912’s over the years here on Barn Finds. This specific car appears to have been neglected for quite a while as you will see. Found for sale here on Hemmings with an asking price… more»
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Rust-Free Patchwork Quilt: 1971 Chevelle SS 454
Sure, all the sheet metal isn’t original any more–but that might be a small price to pay if this 1971 SS 454 Chevelle really is rust-free. It’s listed for sale here on eBay without a reserve, and bidding has already passed $13,000. Livonia,… more»
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Only 171 Ever Made: 1967 Sabra Roadster
What do you get when your design recipe is a heaping helping of Triumph, a smidge of Jaguar, a pinch of Alfa Romeo, and a sprinkling of Aston Martin? Found here on eBay, you get the 1967 Sabra, created… more»
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One Owner Woody: 1968 Ford Country Squire
This classic wagon is said to be a true one owner barn find. 1968 was part of the fifth generation of Ford Country Squires and were the last of the “sporty” wagons. The cars of the next twenty years… more»
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Kustom Dune Buggy? 1972 Berry Mini T4
If you’ve spent time around the custom car culture, you’ll recognize the name George Barris. Barris was known as the “King of the Customizers” and was involved in creating some of the most iconic kustom cars from television including… more»
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Sun Bleached! 1976 Pontiac Firebird
Sometimes those of us looking for bargain classic car finds need to expand our search parameters! Nestled amongst the fleets of Crown Victorias, Chevy pickups and other nondescript governmental sedans, I found this inexpensive (if the auction stays low)… more»
