If you have a short commute, in nice, warm weather, on two-lane roads at 40 mph or under, this 1980 Comuta-Car could be something to consider. Although with no air-conditioning, airbags, roll-down windows, or ABS, and having four lead-acid… more»
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40 Years of Documentation: 1986 TVR 280i
The Barn Finds readership is a high point in my workday, as they begin to figure out what we like and don’t like when it comes to four-wheeled fascinations. The proliferation of TVRs that end up in my pile… more»
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Inherited Project: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The concept of inheriting a potentially collectible project car is one most of us here would relish. However, not everyone wants an old car, which can seem more like a nuisance than an opportunity. The seller of this 1978… more»
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6,800 Original Miles: 1982 Ford LTD
The Ford LTD was once as ubiquitous on American roads as traffic signals and crosswalks. It was from an era that was quickly evolving as vehicles were increasingly downsized, both in terms of size and engine displacement. However, consumers… more»
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Surprisingly Stock Survivor: 1998 Honda Prelude
Almost every generation of Honda’s sporty models – whether it is a Prelude, a Civic, or CRX – are subject to being abused and modified to a point that they become undesirable. Certain eras are exposed to this treatment… more»
39k Original Miles: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
It seems almost wrong to describe this 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 as a sports car. The performance this car delivers matches that of nearly any European exotic from the era, meaning the ZR-1 always commands respect. The seller confirms… more»
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Final Year 455: 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham
It seemed the large-capacity V8 was running out of time during the mid-1970s. Manufacturers focused on smaller and more efficient motors, and Oldsmobile was no exception. This 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham features a 455ci V8, marking the final year… more»
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Barn Find 343 V8: 1968 AMC AMX Project
American Motors beefed up the muscle car side of its business in the late 1960s. The AMX debuted in 1968 as a GT-style performance car with 2-seats. So, its closest competitor may have been the Chevy Corvette. Akin to… more»
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Living The Good Life: 2007 Bentley Azure
Most of us aren’t Bentley people. The price of poker is pretty high. For example, this 2007 Azure, a grand tourer convertible with a powerful V8 engine, cost between $330,000 and $350,000 when it was new. Its condition is… more»
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Race of Champions Tribute: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth
One of my favorite aspects of being the owner of a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is the connection to Ayrton Senna. Senna, among other legendary drivers, participated in a one-off event dubbed the “Race of Champions” that featured… more»
Polish Import! 1992 BMW 316i Tourer
I’ve always appreciated station wagons, or tourers, as this 1992 BMW 316i is designated. That’s probably because, like many of my generation, I spent so much time, in my youth, trundling around in one. I even learned how to… more»
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Luxury Meets Power? 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
Ford sold a ton of Taurus sedans and wagons across more than 30 years, beginning in 1986. It was your typical Detroit grocery-getter, which didn’t generate a lot of excitement – unless you opted for the SHO model (Super… more»
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One of 1,165 Built: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
By the late 1970s, true factory muscle cars were becoming rare, which makes this 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst W-30 a particularly interesting find. Listed on craigslist with an asking price of $14,700, this car represents one of the final… more»
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4-Speed Droptop: 1962 Corvair Convertible
If I were selling this very pretty 1962 Corvair convertible with a desirable manual transmission on Craigslist near Seattle, I would go into detail about the complete restoration it has undergone. But this seller is terse, just telling us… more»
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350 V8 Upgrade! 1965 Chevrolet Impala Drop-Top
Chevrolet was on a roll in 1965. The new mid-size Chevelle was in its second year and selling well. And the full-size Chevies had been redesigned and set sales records, too. In fact, more than one million Impalas found… more»
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Rare Cab-Over Survivor: 1961 REO COE Truck
Heavy trucks from the early 1960s don’t surface often, and when they do, most have lived hard working lives that leave them rough, incomplete, or heavily modified. This 1961 REO Cab Over, currently listed on Facebook Marketplace in Dunrobin,… more»
