Mention the 1973 Monte Carlo around car fanatics and you’ll get some surprisingly disparate responses. Many find the styling heavy-handed and reeking of the worst of 1970s excess, while others argue that hundreds of thousands of happy buyers couldn’t… more»
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One-Year Only Offering: 1979 Buick LeSabre Palm Beach
It’s hard to pinpoint the exact peak of the automotive Malaise era, but the late-seventies usually aren’t considered very memorable times in the car world, at least not in terms of exciting designs, performance, or overall build quality. However,… more»
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Modern Heart, Classic Looks: 1986 Chevrolet C-10 Swap
For fans of squarebody pickups, this 1986 Chevrolet C-10 listed here on eBay strikes an interesting balance: period-correct looks paired with a thoroughly modernized drivetrain. The seller describes the truck as having a clean body and interior, largely original… more»
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Hail To The Chief: 1957 Studebaker President
Here’s one you won’t see every day, a 1957 Studebaker President. Most ’57 Studebakers that we cover here on BF are usually Hawks; a President sedan? Not so much so. It appears to be in mostly original condition and… more»
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Desirable 6-Speed: 1993 Porsche 968
Call it how you see it: the Porsche 968 is either over-priced or a smoking bargain that’s sure to increase in value. There’s good arguments on both sides of the coin, with the rear-wheel drive, front-engined 968 ultimately being… more»
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T-Jet Set: 1966 Aurora Thunderjet 500 Racetrack
We’ve seen a few slot race car sets here on Barn Finds over the last couple of years, but none like this Stirling Moss Model Motoring Table Top Racing Set. This is a 1966 version made by Aurora Plastics,… more»
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Manual Bullnose: 1984 Ford F-250
How much would you be willing to pay for the perfect stance? That may seem like an odd question, but I’m not sure it gets much better than this 1984 Ford F-250 in terms of simply looking the part,… more»
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Micro-Car Project: 1960 NSU Prinz Sedan
A handful of companies were founded as sewing machine makers – Singer, Opel, Peugeot, White Motors. NSU was a variation on the same theme; its predecessor, Mechanische Werkstätte zur Herstellung von Strickmaschinen, made knitting machines. In 1905 – after… more»
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Early Model Rarity: 1959 TVR Grantura
By now, we all know TVR as the fledgling automaker that made charming sports cars featuring lightweight construction and a variety of engine choices ranging from mild to wild. The car that started it all was the Grantura, which… more»
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Rusty 4×4 Project: 1978 Ford Bronco Custom
I believe this round-headlight 1978 Ford Bronco Custom is Castillo Red, shown on page four of this brochure, but it’s hard to tell from the photos. A 1978 Ford color chart shows the Bronco being available in Bright Red,… more»
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Rare M491 Look: 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
If there’s one certainty in the Porsche world, it’s that the 911 Turbo models are destined to always be the most desirable. In a trend that’s more predictable than any index fund out there, the turbocharged 911 models have… more»
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Running Project: 1977 Lotus Eclat
The seller of this Lotus Eclat claims to have 50 project cars in his collection and that lost storage is forcing him to start selling some of his cars off. This Lotus Eclat is the first one up, and… more»
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First Year Project: 1966 Dodge Charger
More often than not, it’s the second-generation examples that seem to get most of the praise and attention among fans of the Dodge Charger. That’s understandable, as the 1968 through 1970 models are among the most fondly remembered offerings… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1941 Chevrolet Carryall Suburban
Long before the debut of the massive SUV known as the Suburban, Chevrolet was putting the Suburban name on some incredibly cool vehicles! This 1941 Carryall Suburban wasn’t designed to haul kids to soccer practice, but instead was built… more»
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Former Fire Investigator: 1958 Ford Panel Truck
When it comes to fire department autos, it’s typically those that have to get to the scene of an emergency quickly that come to my mind. However, once the blaze is extinguished, there’s often more work to be done,… more»
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Hot 440/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Cuda
With the exorbitant amounts many owners have been expecting for their E-Body cars over the past few years, here’s a seller that’s finally going in the opposite direction, claiming that prices have actually softened since their peak. Although the… more»
