Sometimes a vehicle comes through the door here at Barn Finds and it makes us daydream, or it does for me anyway, about what it would be like to totally change my whole lifestyle and become a professional tourist…. more»
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BF EXCLUSIVE: Cherished 1979 Datsun 280ZX
Reader Holly S. has decided it’s time to sell the 1979 Datsun 280ZX that her late father purchased new. It’s located in Hayward, California and reflects her father’s love for the car. While the car is not a perfect… more»
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Never Titled: 56 Mile 1987 Buick Grand National
It seems like low-mileage Grand Nationals are coming out of the woodwork lately. We just featured one with 59 miles the other day. This one has it beat though with only 56 miles on the odometer! It was stashed… more»
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1/8 Mile Drag Car: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Shorty
Chevrolet offered the Impala in six different models in 1963 but none of them were as unusual as this 1963 Chevrolet Impala Shorty. And by unusual, I mean.. uh.. um.. This odd rod is listed on eBay with a $1,400… more»
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Patchwork Field Find! 1968 Plymouth GTX Roller
A year before Ford’s Boss Mustang, Chrysler called their all-new 1968 GTX “The Boss,” and while the Road Runner occupied the entry-level spot in the lineup of mid-sized performance, the GTX attracted buyers looking for muscle with a side-order… more»
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A Long Story: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Castillan Wagon
If you’re looking for the ultimate 1970s wagon, this one built by Traditional Coachworks may be just what you’re looking for. There have been numerous companies building custom Caddys over the years but this wagon is better than most. They… more»
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Have A Peek: 1933 Plymouth 5 Window Coupe
It looks like a nice old car peeking out from under the cover. It’s a Plymouth, an all new and improved model “PC” introduced for 1933. An all-new six-cylinder engine replaced the old four-bangers. The new engine introduced insert bearings for… more»
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Only One Made: 1982 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Although the eighth-generation Thunderbird was never offered as a convertible, apparently with enough cash, about $12,000 according to the seller, you could have one custom made. That’s the story behind this 1982 Thunderbird, which the seller claims is the… more»
Kurtis Kraft Kopy: 1947 Kurtis Midget Racer
If posed the question “If you could travel back in time, where would you go?”, chances are you might not answer with “1923, Los Angeles, California – the Don Lee Coach and Body Works shop.” But if you could… more»
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Looks and Handling! 1972 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Package
New for ’72, Oldsmobile offered a “4-4-2 package” on any Cutlass Coupe, Sport Coupe, or Supreme Convertible to increase “Looks and Handling,” though not necessarily performance. This 1972 Oldsmobile Sport Coupe with 4-4-2 package hails from San Antonio, Texas… more»
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$1,800 OBO: 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger
Most of us don’t think of a Dodge Omni as being a Dodge Charger, but that’s the way the ol’ cookie crumbled in the 1980s. This 1987 Dodge Charger Shelby is listed on eBay with a buy it now… more»
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40s Ford Bodykit: 1963 VW Beetle Speedster
There’s a lot going on here with this 1963 VW Beetle convertible, which is technically done as a Speedster tribute, along with a bit of a 40s Ford body kit molded in. Are you keeping up? I’m not sure… more»
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39 Miles from New: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
Considered by many to be the crudest example of a Viper, the first generation models still have a charm all of their own, likely due to the subpar build quality and outrageous concept car styling. This example has a… more»
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Scarce Buggy: 1965 VW Concept 1 Kit Car
This unusual VW-based kit car is called a Concept 1, which is super confusing when you consider the reincarnated VW “New” Beetle was called the same thing. This example, spotted by Barn Finds reader Jamie, is dusty but complete, even… more»
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Cheap First Gen: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
There’s not much I yearn for in the way of a new project car at the moment, but the first-generation Ford Taurus SHO always gives me pause. Having a good-sized sedan to carry the family in while still getting… more»
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Logs Since New: 1947 Luscombe 8E
Oftentimes, the planes that show up on craigslist are worth talking about. This 1947 Luscombe 8E is no different, and it’s located in Maine after having not known flown since 1977. It’s an interesting alternative to a Cessna of… more»
