DKW was one of the founding members of Auto Union in a transaction precipitated in 1932. Its forté was motorcycles and small cars; the other three brands staked out the medium car segment (Wanderer), the larger family car segment… more»
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Rare Opera Coupe: 1982 Cadillac Seville
There are some cars you expect to see as barn finds, or long-stored garage finds. Your Town Cars, front-engined Porsches, old Beetles – the usual fare. What you don’t necessarily expect to see is a chopped Cadillac Seville in… more»
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15,000 Miles and Minty: 1979 Cadillac Coupe deVille
History will not be kind to the Cadillac Division and most of the cars they produced in the eighties and early nineties. The division entered that era as the producer of some of the finest cars on the road. … more»
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Huge Collection of True Barn Finds: Take a Browse
An actual barn. Full of barn finds. That’s what’s up for auction in this mega-sale. Three sets of lots total to 230+ cars, with the only proviso being that these cars are in the Netherlands. This tip comes to… more»
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Parked Since the 80s: 1967 Triumph TR4A
This seller on eBay has a history of digging out some incredible garage finds of classic vehicles and motorcycles that haven’t turned a wheel in many years. The assortment focuses on attainable classics, so most of what he posts… more»
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1-Of-300 Blue Convertibles: 1973 Ford Mustang
By the time the seventies had rolled around, the once-lithe and beautiful Ford Mustang had developed a weight problem. No longer was the Mustang a light, sporty coupe, convertible, and fastback that everyone loved. It was morphing into a… more»
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V8-Powered Tribute: 1952 Jaguar XK120
When it comes to driving a vintage or classic car, we all know the concessions that are involved. While it may be thrilling to sit behind the wheel of a priceless antique vehicle, the day that the air conditioning… more»
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BMW Package Deal: Three BMW Boxer Motorcycles
BMW motorcycles come with a reputation. Part of that reputation is that of overwhelming quality. It is not uncommon to run across a BMW with over 100,000 miles. During the seventies and eighties, many of the motorcycles you saw… more»
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Hasn’t Run in 40 Years: 1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe
U.S. automobile production was on hold from 1942 to 1946 to shift the emphasis on production to the much-needed armament for the war effort (WW2). By the end of that period, pent-up demand was huge for new cars, but… more»
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One Owner with an Inline Six: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Some cars we feature here on Barn Finds manage to live their whole lives with a single owner. In many cases, the owner is more of a caretaker. Caretakers keep cars in good condition, tend to their needs, and… more»
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44k Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To improve the sales of an already popular car, Chevrolet created the Custom Coupe edition of the Impala in 1968. Essentially, they took the formal roof of the Caprice and lent the Impala name to it. It was an… more»
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Surprise Under the Hood: 1982 Chevrolet Malibu
When Chevrolet downsized the mid-size Chevelle in 1978, they dropped the name used since 1964. Instead, the series was now called Malibu, which had been the top-line Chevelle before. The cars were at least 500 lbs. lighter in an… more»
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Fjord Blue Barn Find: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
When you come across a car in original, undisturbed condition, it’s fairly magical. Just knowing you’re the first one to discover a vehicle that has been forgotten about for decades, it almost ceases to matter what kind of car… more»
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Long Term Owner: 1980 Triumph TR8
Ah, the Triumph TR8: one of the most under-the-radar muscle cars ever built. The combination of classic British styling with a burly V8 never gets old, and the TR8 is definitely one to buy if you love the idea… more»
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Never Seen One: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 170 Pickup
The Mercedes-Benz 170 was one of the company’s more mass-produced models following WWII, and offered in a variety of configurations. We’ve seen most of these over the years, but this is the first time I can recall seeing a… more»
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Street Skinner Package: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
We’ve already heaped plenty of praise on the C4 chassis Corvette ZR-1 (well, I have, at least) but this seemingly well-preserved example is a rare spec I’ve never heard of. The seller describes it was a “Street Skinner” package… more»
