Over the last several months, I’ve wanted to get into a 964-chassis Porsche 911. Sadly, I’ve realized that I’ve likely missed the boat (again) as prices have been steadily skyrocketing. The 964 is one of the last of the… more»
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Bargain Supercar? 1995 Ferrari 456 GT
A quick glance at auction prices over the last year shows us that Ferrari 456 GTs sell for considerably more than this 1995 version, here on eBay with an asking price of $59,500 or best offer/trade. Is this a… more»
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1-of-4: 1934 DeSoto Airflow Brougham
The automotive design and manufacturing world is complex, but the recipe for sales success is relatively simple. A company must take sound engineering and construction techniques, wrap them in a body that people find attractive, and market those vehicles… more»
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Only 32K Miles! 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Third-gen (’82-’92) Chevrolet Camaros seem to get short-shrift in the desirability index. They turn up here on Barn Finds from time to time but are considerably overshadowed by the two previous generations. I have some anecdotal reasons such as… more»
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Still Like New: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The one-family owners of this 1955 Ford Thunderbird are saying all the right things, if not detailing their claims very thoroughly, in the ad here on craigslist. On offer: a car that presently does parade duty in Omaha, Nebraska…. more»
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No Reserve 1968 Ford Bronco 4×4
We see our share of First Generation Ford Broncos at Barn Finds, and this is for a fundamental reason: These classics are extraordinarily desirable and popular. This 1968 example demonstrates that fact courtesy of the intense bidding since the… more»
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1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Barn Find
To help turn around lagging sales, Ford gave its Mustang pony car a new performance edition in 1969, the Mach 1. Though the seller doesn’t identify this project car as being a Mach 1 (25% of sales in 1969),… more»
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A Long Winter’s Project: 1948 Royal Enfield Model J2
Even though summer still has us in its red-hot clutches, the inevitability of time assures us that winter is just around the corner. It is during that time that folks north of the snow belt migrate into their garages… more»
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All British Field Meet 2023 Portland International Raceway
September in Portland delivers nirvana for British car fans. This past weekend (September 9/10) the 46th annual All British Field Meet was held at Portland International Raceway. Cast in three parts, the event includes a car show, swap meet,… more»
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38 Years In the Shed: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet downsized its full-size cars in 1977 as a move toward less weight and better fuel economy. Its mid-sized machines followed in 1978, including Chevy’s successful personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo. The irony was that the bigger ’77… more»
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Overhead Cam Six: 1966 Pontiac Tempest Wagon
From 1964 to 1970, the Tempest was Pontiac’s entry-level car in the mid-size market. The base Tempest offered a no-frills approach to transportation but had an unusual base engine (beginning in 1966): the 230 cubic inch overhead camshaft inline-6…. more»
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BF Auction: 1990 Jeep Wrangler
UPDATE – The seller has added a driving video as well as underside photos. Winter is fast approaching, which is a time when many people will park their classics in their garages until the sun shines once again. However,… more»
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57k-Mile Woody Wagon: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
A phenomenon called the minivan took the world by storm back in 1984, and it’s hard to believe that time period in automotive history has been almost four decades ago now. These became so popular that it didn’t take… more»
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Fresh Crate 350: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
Chevrolet’s Vega Cosworth should have been a raging success. It brought Formula One engineering experience to the table as Chevrolet tried to add excitement to a vehicle many considered little more than a motorized shopping trolley. However, the result… more»
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Like New: 1975 AMC Hornet Sportabout D/L Wagon
AMC’s decision to introduce the Sportabout as the Station Wagon variant of its Hornet range in 1971 proved an inspired choice. The company scored an immediate hit, with the Sportabout accounting for nearly 70% of total Hornet sales in… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
Choosing the right project candidate can be challenging. The market is awash with muscle and pony cars, but finding something suitable for those with luxury leanings can be a seemingly endless battle. That situation could change courtesy of this… more»
