Though not found in a barn, this 1981 BMW M1 (one of 430) has been stored somewhere (perhaps in a barn) most of its life and accumulated fewer than 8,000 original miles on its original tires! It also comes… more»
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Stampede to Montana—Cheap Project Car Auction!
Reader Tim K. tipped us off to this auction, currently ongoing in Miles City, Montana, and it is a veritable treasure trove of viable project cars! Few of these cars and trucks run (although several “ran when parked,” of… more»
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The Ultimate Italian Vega: 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
The Italian city of Monza has hosted a variety of international racing series since the construction of a very NASCAR-looking high-speed oval in 1922. Later a road course blended with the oval and Monza hosted the Italian Grand Prix,… more»
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Rare and Needy: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
Dodge’s Spirit R/T was a formidable sports sedan back in its day, earning plaudits for its raw speed and tidy packaging. Today, they are fairly hard to find, especially in unmodified condition. This 1991 model here on eBay is suffering… more»
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Parked Since ’07: 1990 Audi Coupe Quattro
Finding modern barn finds happens rarely, but it’s so intriguing when it does. This 1990 Audi Coupe Quattro is an enthusiast favorite, with a rowdy 5-cylinder and four-wheel drive. The seller claims it’s been parked since 2007 and he… more»
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Adventures in Babysitting: 1989 Buick Electra/LeSabre Estate
Though this car conjures up memories of a movie that truly terrified young me of getting lost in the city, I can’t help but love it. While the car in the move Adventures in Babysitting is a 1987, they are very… more»
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Topless Outdoorsman: 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet Camper
I’ve seen a few of these over the years, and never could quite bring myself to like them. What bothered me was that the camper defeated the purpose of a Blazer: a removable top! Then I realized that it… more»
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The Cars from Hershey AACA Fall Swap Meet 2017
In the first installment of the AACA Fall Swap Meet, I covered some of my favorite items from the “flea market.” As Hershey winds down, more cars seem to trickle in, and on my last day there quite a… more»
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The Art of the Humblebrag: 1984 Peugeot 505 STI
This ’84 Peugeot is an interesting car in its own right, but mostly I’m just amused by this ad. Specifying that the owner would “prefer to sell to [a] French car enthusiast,” the photos go to great pains to… more»
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Cruel Climate: ’85 Toyota Corolla GT-S
Mention the letters AE86 to any Toyota fanboy and their eyes will grow wide as they’ve just been told there is a Santa Claus. Yes, the rear-wheel drive Corolla is the hot hatch you’d pine for if the GTI or Escort… more»
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Prepped For Paint: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
It amazes me how often we come across finds that were parked because the owner planned on painting it, got it pulled apart and then never managed to finish the project. That’s the case with this Trans A. The… more»
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Supercharged Garage Find Uncovered
Stashed away in this garage is a supercharged survivor that has been hidden away for a number of years. The seller doesn’t say just how long it sat in here under this car cover, but based on all the… more»
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Mark’s Winter Project: 1959 BMW Isetta
As cold and brutal as winter can be, there’s one perk that comes with the cold and that’s having a reason to stay in the heated comfort of the garage (if your so lucky at least)! While many of… more»
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V12 Flathead Project: 1940 Lincoln Zephyr
It’s a bit difficult to tell what this dusty old barn find is in this dimly lit barn, but it once was a luxurious cruiser. After a good detailing and some mechanical work, this Lincoln Zephyr could be a… more»
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High School Car: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Mach 1: 767.269 Miles Per Hour. When traveling near the speed of sound (which fluctuates based on temperature and altitude as discussed here on NASA.gov), compression dynamics exert pressure on the fuselage that affect lift and drag. This 1969… more»
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Junkman’s Itch: 1952 Ford F-3 Pickup
In one of the funniest episodes of the sitcom Sanford and Son, Grady is taking care of Lamont while Fred is out of town (The real story was that Redd Foxx was “on strike” for a higher paycheck.). While… more»
