Is it an insult to refer to arguably the most rugged-looking pickup truck ever designed as a “cream puff?” With a hair over 7,000 original miles and two-tone white and blue paint that glistens like snow against a cold… more»
Sep 28, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Carport Queen: 1984 Dodge Rampage
Although Dodge Rampage sightings are pretty rare Barnfinds writers have managed to feature quite a few of these relics over the past couple of years which is a bit surprising considering fewer than 40,000 of these cars were produced from 1982-1984. … more»
Sep 25, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Bird: 1979 Jeep J10 Golden Eagle
Some of my fondest high school memories involve cruising around in my buddy’s 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle, although at 8 miles per gallon we spent half of our time refueling at the local Sunoco station. He babied that… more»
Sep 23, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
“No, It Doesn’t Float!” 1971 Citroen Mehari
When I stumbled upon this 1971 Citroen Mehari, advertised here on Craigslist, my initial reaction was What the heck is that? Devoted Barnfinds readers may remember a write-up Scotty Gilbertson did on one of these trucks a little over a year ago, however,… more»
Sep 20, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Great Or Not-So-Great? 1985 Gatsby Cabriolet
I’ve always been on the fence when it comes to appreciating neoclassic cars like this 1985 Gatsby Cabriolet offered for sale here on Craigslist and located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On one hand, there’s no denying the head-turning charm they… more»
Sep 16, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Two For One: A Pair of Jeepster Commandos
No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you that’s a CJ-5 front end on the dark green Commando on the right. The seller discloses this fact in his posting here one Craigslist where these two Jeepster Commandos, located in Chester,… more»
Sep 14, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Crumbling Cali: 1969 Buick Skylark GS California
The seller of this ’69 Gran Sport (GS) points out that it “has rust in the common places.” And according to him “common places” merely refer to the “sail panel…rear 1/4, doors, fenders, [driver side] floorboard…[and] trunk pan.” May… more»
Sep 13, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Civic Renaissance: 1984 Honda CRX DX
Aesthetically I’ve always considered the Honda CRX to be ahead of its time. By no means am I claiming to be a fan of the car’s Kammback design but its styling was edgy and unique for the time period… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Self-Leveling Survivor: 1987 Citroen CX GTi Turbo 2
It’s impossible to mistake a Citroen for any other car and as the seller of this ’87 CX states, “If you’re here [viewing this ad], you probably know what this car is…” Posted for sale here on Craigslist in… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 31 Comments
South of 10K Miles: 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Type 10
My very first car was an ’85 Cavalier Type 10 2-door coupe so seeing the ad for this hatchback here on Craigslist brings back lots of memories! Located in Amherst, New Hampshire this blast-from-the-’80’s-past is reported to have only… more»
Sep 2, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Doctor’s Orders: 1991 Avanti Convertible
This Avanti convertible is reported to have spent its entire life in Malibu, California where it was owned by a surgeon who purchased it new in 1991. The current owner acquired the car from the “fussy” doctor and brought… more»
Aug 30, 2018 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Super Clean Sedan: 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
It’s amazing how time changes one’s taste and perspective. As a kid, each day when I stepped outside our house I was greeted by the sight of our elderly neighbors’ yellow Chevy Caprice parked neatly in their driveway. I… more»
Aug 30, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Beautiful In Black: 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS
Over the past 45 years or so there have been countless TV shows featuring unforgettably classic cars. Anyone who was around in the 1980’s certainly remembers Tom Selleck giving the camera a smirk in that red Ferrari 308 GTS… more»
Aug 26, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One-Eyed Bird: 1963 Ford Falcon Station Wagon
This 2-door Falcon wagon was still running at the time it was neatly tucked away in an outbuilding in northern New York State. But that was “many moons ago” according to the seller, who also declares the car is… more»
Aug 25, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Mislabeled Model: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster
Accurately identifying the body style of a 1930 Model A can be tricky since Ford offered nine different versions of the car in that year alone. This Model A, offered here on Craigslist near East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania at $6,500,… more»
Aug 20, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1 Of 205: 1969 Ford Torino GT
Interpreting a Craigslist ad is often inherently challenging. More common than not sellers fail to provide critical information about a vehicle either intentionally or perhaps due to indifference. Should an ad’s lack of detail be regarded with skepticism or… more»
