The seller tells us that they “saved” this car two weeks ago from the back yard of the second owner. Now I guess further redemption is up to you! You can find the car advertised here on eBay. If you… more»
Aug 1, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Four Cars, 64 Valves, One Turbo: Quad Cosworth Vegas!
Whenever we feature Cosworth Vegas on Barn Finds, we find some fans and some detractors of Chevrolet’s import fighter. In this case, there are four of these 16-valve gems being sold for one price here on craigslist. The cars are… more»
Jul 31, 2017 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Mystery Tarp Find: 1966 Ford Mustang
From the sellers of few pictures and words department, we have this–well–what exactly is it we do have? The seller tells us that it’s a red, V8-powered 1966 Ford Mustang. Okay, I guess we’ll have to take their word… more»
Jul 29, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored For 20 Years: 1970 Triumph TR6
This 1970 Triumph TR6 is represented as “nearly mint” and “never been redone,” which certainly implies originality. Some might disagree with that assessment, although the car certainly seems “nice”. It’s listed for sale here on eBay after having been stored for… more»
Jul 27, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ready To Drive: 1970 Jeepster Commando
Occasionally, we run across an auction listing that is done well, and makes the vehicle more attractive than it otherwise could have been. This 1970 Jeepster Commando has some rust issues and isn’t quite stock, but it certainly looks… more»
Jul 27, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Car Port Find: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
A long time ago, one of my favorite Sizzler toy race car was a 1969 Pontiac Trans Am. I’ve never forgotten how cool that looked to me, and thus 1969 Firebird projects (because I know I’ll never afford a… more»
Jul 23, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Under 37K Miles! 1974 Corvette
Yes, it’s another C3, but this one has some truly nice points. As usual, I’m very skeptical of ultra-low mileage claims. However, this one has some merit, although I have no idea how they have certified miles (or what… more»
Jul 22, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Black Beauty! 1965 Imperial Coupe
This somewhat menacing 1965 Imperial (note, not a Chrysler; Imperial was a separate brand at this point) should look basically familiar to fans of the Green Hornet TV show and movie, as it was used as the basis for… more»
Jul 22, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Sunset Boulevard: 1950 Packard Deluxe Eight Sedan
Looking at this sadly rusting but still recognizable 1950 Packard Deluxe Eight Sedan, I’m reminded of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard thinking she’s ready for her close up at the end of the movie. I can’t really see an economical… more»
Jul 22, 2017 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Save My Life–Buy This Car! $0.99 No Reserve!
I’m writing this post in an effort to save my life. If you have read any of the posts I’ve written about sad and unloved British cars, you know that I have a weird affection (some would call it… more»
Jul 20, 2017 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Ordered That Way! 1979 4-Speed Malibu With AC
Visually, this 1979 Malibu is almost identical to the the one I took driver training in back in 1979 (no, it didn’t have rally wheels, it had some of the ugliest wheel covers of all time). However, this car… more»
Jul 19, 2017 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Mystery Pagoda — Less Than 15,000 Miles?
Imagine uncovering a 1971 Mercedes 280 SL in a garage to find it only has 14,600 miles! Great surprise, right? What I don’t understand is why the seller is excited enough to ask a super high price for the… more»
Jul 18, 2017 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Only Needs 2 Percent? 1972 Corvette
The seller describes this 1972 Corvette as “98% restored.” This reminds me of how my definition of rust differs from some sellers’ definitions. Submitted by Barn Finds reader Streamliner, this disassembled Corvette might be a project worth saving–or it… more»
Jul 18, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Mom Wants The Garage Back! 1970 Dodge Challenger
Well, we don’t know a lot about this 1970 Dodge Challenger other than their Mom wants her garage back! The seller had it on eBay before and the sale fell through. They tell us that they’ve had it for… more»
Jul 12, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1974 Lotus Elite: This One’s A Surprise!
The mid 1970s Lotus Elite has generally been an unloved classic, probably due both to Lotus legendary poor build quality (at the time) and its polarizing styling. Actually, it might not even be polarizing as I’ve never really heard… more»
Jul 11, 2017 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1959 Plymouth Fury/Leichner Camper Combo
I’ve never seen a camper like this up close that wasn’t a homebuilt conversion, but apparently the Leichner Manufacturing Company of Champaign, Illinois made these conversions for normal sedans. This one happens to be mounted on a 1959 Plymouth… more»
