Ferrari replicas, especially of the 308, are a dime a dozen. It’s just reality, and there must have been a period of time when there was money to be made in the exotic replica industry. As with any industry… more»
Diesel Daily: 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
This is something you don’t expect to see: a 1982 Chevrolet Caprice Diesel sedan. Now, that’s not because they didn’t exist in diesel form; they did, but with a powerplant that was known to have mechanical faults. The seller’s… more»
Significant Recent Work: 1982 Buick Riviera
If a turnkey 1980s classic is on your Wish List, you may find it difficult to look beyond this 1982 Buick Rivera. It presents exceptionally well for its age, and recent significant work ensures it is a turnkey proposition… more»
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Original 390: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
We always welcome input from our loyal Barn Finds readers because you can provide excellent feedback and spot wonderful classics for us to feature. Therefore, I must compliment Barn Finder Curvette for using what is obviously a finely-tuned radar to… more»
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Stunning First Year: 1964 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 F-85
Pontiac created a sensation when it introduced the GTO, which many would argue was the first muscle car. Oldsmobile responded quickly, releasing the 4-4-2 in 1964. It featured performance credentials with a focus on a luxurious motoring experience. This… more»
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Cheap Wheels Runner: 1977 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre replaced the Special in the Buick lineup in 1959. It was the entry point for full-size automobiles in the GM division. The nameplate would remain a fixture for 46 years before it was finally retired in 2005…. more»
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28k Original Miles: 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT
By the 1990s, the traditional Station Wagon had taken a back seat in the new car market due to the rise of the SUV. Vehicles like this 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT were the new kings, offering interior… more»
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Chrysler’s Halo Car: 1999 Dodge Viper
Bob Lutz loved driving his Cobra replica. Rumor has it that his enjoyment of the 1980s roadster inspired the Viper, albeit with an eye to bettering the Cobra’s performance. Fortunately, Lutz was working under Lee Iacocca at Chrysler: if… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1964 Ford Country Squire Wagon
Some classics cross our desks at Barn Finds and are immediately recognizable. Such is the case with this 1964 Ford Country Squire. The indications are that the seller has had difficulty finding a new home for this Wagon, because… more»
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25-Year Cream Puff: 2000 Buick Park Avenue
The Park Avenue replaced the Electra (225) in 1991, although the name had previously been a trim package offering. The Park Avenue would be Buick’s most lavish car through 2005, when it was retired in favor of the later… more»
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One-Year-Only V8: 1963 Pontiac Tempest
The Pontiac Tempest was one of three “senior compacts” that General Motors introduced in 1961. The other two were the Buick Special and the Oldsmobile F-85. While all three used the same new unibody platform, the Tempest employed a… more»
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Babied Hatchback: 1979 Honda Accord
The Honda Accord arrived in 1976 (aka Honda Inspire in Japan) as a mid-size automobile. Its worldwide popularity grew, especially in the U.S., where it would become a best-seller year after year in the 1990s. This edition from 1979 looks… more»
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1 Of 150: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am MSE
Compared to a few of the earlier and later Pontiac Trans Am offerings, the MR MSE may not sound all that overwhelming by comparison. However, by early to mid-eighties excitement standards, it provided a breath of fresh air to… more»
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Off Season Discount: 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Buying a convertible in the off-season is one of the smarter purchases you can make if a drop-top is on your list of cars to own. If you live somewhere like I do where winter is an actual season,… more»
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Cheap Project: 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna S-3
Among the various GM A-Body offerings from the mid-seventies, the Chevrolet Laguna is one of the rarer models, and it doesn’t appear in the marketplace nearly as frequently as many of the others. These were also popular on the… more»
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1 Owner Orvis Edition: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
We rarely get to see the combination of an affordable, modern classic with one-owner lineage and some special features that truly set it apart. This is one of those times, and I feel like someone is going to get… more»
