If you’re going to buy a project car, there’s a school of thought that says you should buy the best one you can find and not spend years fixing it up. I rarely follow this advice, which is partially… more»
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Runs And Drives: 1956 Hudson Hornet
Usually the scariest aspect of a barn find is that the mechanical condition is a complete unknown. Often engines are seized, and rarely does a true barn find run and drive. With a face only a mother could love,… more»
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Magic Motor: 1964 Honda S600
One of my most memorable automotive memories is riding in a friend’s Honda S2000 roadster the night the vehicle’s break-in period expired. With the roof down and warm breezes wafting in, there was nothing between us and the sound… more»
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Alice the Alvis: 1950 Alvis TA14
Alvis was one of those relatively obscure British marques that survived World War II but did not make it into the present day, at least as an auto manufacturer. They were known for producing solid and graceful touring cars,… more»
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1 Of 33: 1967 Intermeccanica Omega
UPDATE 1/9/15 – This Omega is back on eBay with a new seller and a higher starting bid. Thanks for the update 57Wayne! FROM 9/12/15 – It may not look like much in the photo, but this 1967 Intermeccanica Omega… more»
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1975 Porsche 914 For $950!
Called VW-Porsche in all markets except North America, the Porsche 914 is unloved by many due to its practical but unglamorous shape. It was originally intended to be marketed both as a replacement for the aging Karmann-Ghia and the… more»
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Salvage Spider: 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider
Everyone should own an Alfa at least once in their lifetime. The driving experience provided by these little Italians is hard to beat and the values just keep going up. So, if you haven’t done it already, I suggest… more»
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Pagoda Plunge: 1966 Mercedes 230SL
Has everyone lost their minds? We keep seeing all these basketcase cars listed online with outrageous asking prices! It seems that everyone is finding old cars, dragging them home, and then listing them on the internet for tens of… more»
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On The Sprite Hunt
It would seem that Barn Finds reader Mark D has been on a bit of a Austin-Healey Sprite hunt, as he recently sent in 5 Sprites of various years, conditions, and prices! I like having options, especially when it… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1955 Citroen 2CV
The Citroen 2CV has long been a fascination of mine. Next door to my grandmother was a Lebanese family that owned a red one for many, many years. The car resided in the basement of the home in the… more»
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All Curves And Rust: 1958 MGA
As mentioned in a recent Barn Finds MG TD post, the designers and engineers at MG had ideas for a successor to the T-Series long before they were actually able to introduce the MGA. The long gestation period led… more»
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Real Deal Wood: 1947 Pontiac Wagon
I know we’ve featured a lot of wagons lately, but after featuring so many faux woodies I felt the need to feature a wagon with some real wood on it. And it just so happened that there is a… more»
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1956 Thunderbird Barn Find
The story of how this 1956 Ford Thunderbird came to be in this sorry state is an unfortunate one. Apparently it is being sold to settle the estate of the late owner who had no heirs. The car was… more»
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22 Years In Storage: 1958 Volvo PV444
Volvo had already established a reputation for building quality cars before the war, but their reach was limited. They kept at it though and ended up building the perfect car for the post-war economy. It was smaller and more… more»
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Micro Machine: 1979 Lincoln Tomaso Versailles
No, this image is not altered. Honest. I promise! I hadn’t seen one of these before, and there’s not a lot of them around. Why, exactly, someone thought it was a good idea to take 20 inches out of… more»
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Vineyard Cruiser: 1967 Ford Fairlane Squire
If you want to give yourself a taste of déjà vu, simply trawl through eBay until you spot a car you have seen in person, perhaps you spotted it a few months ago while on vacation. That’s what happened… more»
