You’ll have to pardon me, I am not overly well-read on vintage Saabs. When I saw this car submitted, I jumped on the opportunity to do a write-up on the car. Early Saabs like this one here on craigslist are not… more»
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40K Miles? 1971 Chevrolet El Camino Survivor
Although this is a really nice vehicle, I’m struggling with the 40,000 mile claim. We’ll discuss why below. This is a neat-looking 1971 Chevrolet El Camino, and for once no one has tarted it up as an SS, or… more»
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240Z Cousin: 1978 Datsun 810 Wagon
Brown was sure a popular color in the 1970s, why was that? This brown 1978 Datsun 810 Wagon is as brown as brown can be. I’m surprised that the wheels aren’t brown. It can be found on Craigslist with… more»
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Surprising Sleeper: 1977 Dodge Aspen
Generally speaking, a “sleeper” is an ordinary car that has had an engine change, or was optioned with a performance engine, to give it a bit of extra speed, without calling attention to itself.
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A family 4WD- 1979 Jeep Wagoneer
When I was 6 or 7 years old, I had a neighbor with one of these beasts parked in his driveway. It was blue/green with silver paneling. I remember playing around that car and occasionally, he would even start… more»
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Go-For-Digger! 1971 Jeep CJ-5 Backhoe
If a person were, say, a huge fan of Jeeps and also a huge fan of highly unusual options at the same time, this could be one for you. This is a hen’s-teeth-rare 1971 Jeep CJ-5 Go-For-Digger, Jeep’s foray… more»
Success Story: 1941 Chrysler Royal
From Wayne – I purchased the 1941 Chrysler Royal posted on Barn Finds on December 13, 2016. I called the seller and after confirming that Scott hadn’t contacted him yet, I spoke extensively with him about the car. I… more»
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Numbers Matching Tetanus Shot: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
How many times have you looked at a car and wished that you could have found it so much sooner? Looking at this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible makes me think exactly that. In rough shape, and an ambitious restoration,… more»
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10,000 Miles! 1983 Ford Mustang GT
As we know all too well, Fox Body Mustangs are often abused by senseless owners due to their low cost of entry. That’s why when a high-priced examples rolls around, I’m not too upset that it keeps some buyers… more»
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Interesting Options: 1987 Olds 442
For cars that were produced in healthy quantities, the devil is in the details when it comes time to determining what makes one better than another. Take this 1987 Oldsmobile 442 located in Pennsylvania: it’s a non-runner with obvious engine… more»
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Strange Brew: VW Hot Rod or “Sand Rail”?
Ok, I know this is not strictly speaking a barn find. Nor is it even a garage find. But it is a fine example of American automotive home building, and I just can’t help admiring it. I hope Barn… more»
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Special Edition: 1974 Dodge Dart
Well, isn’t that special? This 1974 Dodge Dart Special Edition was originally a Kansas car and it was owned by a school teacher, according to the current owner. It’s on Craigslist with a very ambitious asking price of $9,000! Hagerty lists… more»
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Lean Green Machine: 1971 Ford Maverick
This lean, green machine is a 1971 Ford Maverick and it looks like a solid example. It can be found on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,900 and it’s in Amarillo, Texas. That location may explain the lack… more»
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Fiberglass Thoroughbred: 1965 Jensen CV8
A Jensen CV8 is an acquired design. By that I mean that most folks initial impression is something along the lines of “what were they thinking? They had a clean sheet of paper and produced that?” Most folks probably… more»
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Already Folded, Spindled & Mutilated
As seen in Wayne’s World and in many pop culture references, The Spindle was an piece of sculpture located in Berwyn, Illinois that was made up of a 50 foot tall spike with 8 cars impaled upon it. The… more»
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Unfinished Arizona Project: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
It looks like someone tried to start on this 1962 Ford Thunderbird project but didn’t get very far, and stopped in a hurry. You’ll have to decide whether it’s worth trying to finish it or not after looking the… more»
