Some things are just unnatural. Tofurkey, for example. Nothing against tofu, or turkey – but why mold it in the shape of a Turkey? So, a 1973 Opel GT setting atop a Suzuki Samurai frame, like the one found… more»
Mar 9, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Barn Find Parts: Honda 50 Mini Trail
If you have a bunch of Honda 50 parts laying around, except the engine or frame, then exactly what we’ve been looking for can be found here on eBay. Just the engine and frame of a vintage Honda Mini… more»
Mar 7, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Kick’n Corvette: 1960 Chevy was World Champ
The seller of this wild 1961 Corvette warns “This car is not for die-hard Corvette owners. They just hate to see ‘vettes modified like this, so turn your head and look somewhere else.” Sage advice, especially after one look… more»
Mar 5, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Perfect Project: 1970 Charger R/T Barn Find
Here’s a definite darling for Dodge devotees – an original Y3 paint combo, numbers matching 1970 Charger R/T 440. Found here on Craigslist, thanks to reader Michael, it seems to be a solid survivor and barn find said to… more»
Mar 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Vague Trade: 1970 Ford GT Kit?
I’ve seen the real thing twice. A 1967 perfect example at the Peterson Museum in Los Angeles, and another at the annual Indianola Days car show in Indianola, Washington. It was one of three cars that came. But seeing… more»
Feb 27, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Front Line Survivor: 1943 Dodge WC-56
If you’re looking for a great piece of automotive history from the Greatest Generation, you can’t get much better than the 1943 Dodge WC-56 found here on Craigslist, thanks to reader Matt Williams. Even with battle scars from its… more»
Feb 22, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Long Live the King: 1978 Mustang II Cobra V8
With another King Cobra recently featured here on Barn Finds with only 17k miles, I’ll pick up on a bit more of the interesting history of this second-generation Mustang special edition. Found here on Craigslist, with thanks to reader… more»
Feb 20, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Still Goes Like The Wind: 1981 VW Scirocco S
Take a look at this wonderful example of Volkswagen’s first generation Scirocco, found here on eBay, currently in Madison, WI after spending most of its life in CA according to the seller. It’s a virtually rust free, well-maintained example… more»
Feb 19, 2018 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Chariot Of Fire: 1987 Porsche Targa Chassis
What exactly does one do with completely gutted, rusted, 1987 Porsche Targa chassis like this one found here on eBay? I’ve always been up for a challenge, and am an avid follower of salvage title wrecks that might yield… more»
Feb 17, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Quite the Pair: 1970 Ford Bronco Camper Combo
The price of Bronco’s has skyrocketed in recent years – with very low mile survivors knocking on the high $100K’s. That’s what may make the throw-back Chrome Yellow 1970 beauty found here on Craigslist, thanks to reader Eric H,… more»
Feb 15, 2018 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Hipster Hit: 1990 Ford Country Squire Woody Wagon
I miss the Ford Country Squire wagon of my childhood, so seeing the one found here on eBay certainly brought back lots of memories. The one in our family was a sixth generation 1968 beauty – white with a… more»
Feb 9, 2018 • Uncategorized • 34 Comments
Very First Super Cobra Jet: 1969 Mach 1 Found
This is the stuff the Barn Find dream is made of. The discovery of American Muscle royalty is one thing. But finding the very first of a model – especially the very first 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with… more»
Feb 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 32 Comments
Radical Racer: 1948 de Coucy Prototype
It may look like an attempt at an Oscar Meyer racer – but this 1948 de Coucy prototype was the result of prolonged wind tunnel testing, a radical new design discipline at the time. This rare, one of a… more»
Feb 8, 2018 • For Sale • 60 Comments
7k Mile Survivor: 1970 Road Runner Superbird
It’s the stuff of legends – the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird, in that unmistakable 1970’s Lime Light Green with only 7,964 miles and never, ever titled because it’s still under dealer plates. So, with a quick PayPal payment… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rolling History: Barris ‘Lil Stinker’ 1922 Ford
Most everyone knows that George Barris created many of our most memorable TV and movie scene-stealing cars: Batman, The Munsters, Mannix, Knight Rider, and so many more. But it’s his over the top, wild and outrageous creations – like… more»
Feb 2, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
British Beach Party: rare 1953 Allard
You’ve got until February 11th to study up on the history of the Allard Motor Company, the London based small batch production company that made amazing little sports cars from 1945 to late 1958. The 1953 Allard Palm Beach,… more»
