It’s not hard to spot Copart cars on eBay and other sites, as those stickers in the top corner of the windshield are dead giveaways. That’s an interesting choice of words – dead giveaways – as it could describe… more»
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BMW Diesel Equipped: 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
The Lincoln Mark VII already is an appreciating classic, thanks to its combination of Ford 5.0 V8 power, rear wheel drive and mild exotica attributed to fancy bits like air suspension and digital clusters. However, for a time –… more»
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Last Of The Giants: 1977 Chrysler Town and Country
My memory of road trips in a great big wagon is a huge part of my childhood. My parents car was a green Caprice wagon with the wood paneling along the side. It was big but not quite as… more»
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Daytona Yellow Project: 1969 Chevelle SS 396
How cool would it be to find a real Chevelle SS 396 L78 parked in a barn? Would you still be excited about the find if the 396 V8 was missing? Well, if you are alright with tracking down… more»
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Good Times: Low-Mileage 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass GT
The G-body is one of GMs greatest successes of the 1980s. These cars were available across three brands and in various levels of performance. Various trim packages were available, but the jury still seems to be out on whether… more»
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Genuine Barn Find: 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
I’m thankful that Jesse and Josh let us write about cars that aren’t strictly barn finds, but I’m also really glad when we uncover a real one! This 1958 Edsel Pacer convertible that is being auctioned here on eBay definitely… more»
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1971 Ford Galaxie 500 “P” code 429 Interceptor
Before tearing up the highways in black Trans Ams, Burt Reynolds piloted a 429-powered 1971 Ford Galaxie 500 sedan as the Arkansas moonshine-runner Gator McKlusky in the 1973 movie “White Lightning.” This car, aside from not being brown or… more»
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Dreamy Survivor: 1957 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
In the classic car world it seems like much of the terminology can be exaggerated, or blindly looked over. Although every once in a while you find a classic that just makes your heart skip a beat. That is… more»
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Where Are They Now: The Volvo P1800 Whisky Cars
I came across an excellent recounting of misadventure on the high seas involving some 29 Volvo P1800 coupes, ordered by Americans who held deposits on the swanky Swedes. For some of these special-order cars, their chance to carve up… more»
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Turbo Wagon: 1987 Peugeot 505
Put the words “Turbo” and “wagon” together and you’ll generally get enthuaists’ attention. However, in most cases, they’ll envision a Volvo 740 – not a Peugeot 505 Turbo estate. This example is a rare sight on American roads these… more»
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Hippies Love Biodegradables: 1969 Volkswagon Camper
Occasionally, a vehicle is tied to a time, an event, or even an era by history. While not as influential as the Beetle, the Volkswagen Van and its camper variant was as integral a part of the sixties as… more»
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Beautiful In Blue: 1961 Ford Falcon
Hailing from Woodland Hills, California, this 1961 blue Ford Falcon two door looks surprisingly, well, normal for a car that’s still in driving but not restored condition. The seller has a new child and thinks it’s time to get… more»
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Ever Seen One Of These? 1989 Eagle Premier ES
We’ve seen some interesting and odd cars over the years, but I can honestly say I haven’t ever seen an Eagle Premier ES on the street. Towards the end of AMC’s life, they had to form an alliance with… more»
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Dusty And Rusty: 1965 Corvette Coupe
We’ve seen some pretty rough Corvettes lately and this ’65 doesn’t disappoint on that front. The seller claims it’s a barn find that’s been off the road since the ’70s. The Crager-style 5 spoke wheels definitely scream ’70s, I’m… more»
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9k Mile Survivor: 1986 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R
Back when the whole import tuner thing was really big, the Starion was one of the hot cars to get. Unlike the Hondas that were so popular to soup up at the time, the Starion had rear wheel drive… more»
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BF Success Story: Chris H’s Wagons
We always love to hear from our readers, especially when it’s about a success story. Well, we recently received a message from reader Chris H, who hasn’t purchased just one car he found on right here on Barn Finds,… more»
