When it comes to one-offs, we often associate whatever wild automotive creation we’re staring at with some sort of factory-backed skunkworks. The reality, however, is many oddballs like this wagon-bodied Saab 99 Turbo were built by private individuals to… more»
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1970 Datsun 240Z Survivor!
This gorgeous 1970 Datsun 240Z is an unrestored example, wearing mostly original paint and other details that suggest it has led a charmed life. The seller notes the nose panel sports many original details that have been lost over… more»
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Dusty 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/4-Speed!
You hate to see this, but a listing on craigslist claims that a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette needs to find a new home, and quickly, due to an illness in the family. The listing doesn’t offer many details, aside from… more»
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3,400 Original Miles: 1976 Honda Elsinore MT 125
As I continue to help clean out the property in North Georgia that I’ve written about here on Barn Finds a few times, I’m learning more and more about enduro bikes from the 1960s and 70s. My friend has… more»
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Drive or Restore? 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
We’ve seen the scenario more than once of a car undergoing some major phase of work or restoration, only to be left to sit shortly thereafter. Sometimes, it’s truly a tragedy, where the owner had a life-altering event after… more»
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Never Drove It: 1985 Porsche 944
This 1985 Porsche 944 gives me some trepidations, not because of its value as a worthy project car but because of its current state of affairs: the seller bought it and left it with his mechanic, where it has… more»
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Non-Op Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
This 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a rare example of Chevrolet’s early 90s supercar, and surprisingly it’s sitting in non-op status according to the California DMV system. For a collector car, this is fairly unusual, as these are the… more»
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Original Nepal Orange: 1976 Porsche 914 2.0
Although rust can sometimes be a turnoff for buyers, the right look can quickly make one forget about the cancer lying underneath. Take this 1976 Porsche 914 2.0: it wears an awesome factory color known as Nepal Orange, which… more»
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Needs an Engine: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
No matter the make or model, finding a car like this gets every diehard gearhead excited. In fact, some of us (yes, I’m talking about me) suddenly become enthralled with the idea of owning and restoring a car we’ve… more»
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No Reserve One Owner: 1996 Ford Bronco XLT
Will there ever be a day when the classic early 90s Ford Bronco isn’t a sought after collector’s item? It seems too easy, now, to simply pick one of these up in decent condition and throw it on eBay… more»
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Dusty Z: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Beyond looking at the vehicle in question, another highlight of classified listings is looking at what else is hiding in the background. This 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 benefits from what looks like an ideal storage arrangement that’s clean, dry,… more»
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Snow Machine Duo: 1963 Thiokol Snowcats
Given the brutal cold blanketing parts of the country today, a snow machine that can blast through the worst Mother Nature can offer seems downright appealing. For whatever reason, the information on this pair of Thiokol Snowcats isn’t loading… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1958 Austin Healy 100-6
While I find many different types of cars and trucks to be attractive, few ever strike me as being as just downright pretty as an Austin-Healey roadster. But it wasn’t until I heard one under heavy throttle that I… more»
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Suburban Alternative: 1973 International Harvester Travelall
This 1973 International Harvester Travelall is a true project, looking like it got dragged into a local salvage yard and left for dead. It may not be quite that dire, however, as the seller appears to have a large… more»
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Supercharged Donation: 1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60
This listing combines a few of my favorite things: for one, it’s a Volkswagen Corrado G60, one of the prettiest and most trouble-prone sport coupes you can buy; and two, it’s offered for sale by an eBay seller who… more»
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Last Flown in 1990: Taylorcraft BC12D
This Taylorcraft BC12D is sitting in a hangar as a forgotten project, having last left the ground in 1990. Don’t mind the mood lighting; there’s nothing particularly eerie about this budget-friendly flyer that was seemingly designed to be the… more»
