If there’s a world I wish I had more visibility into, it’s the surplus auction business that state agencies across the country seem to offer. The range of vehicles that still see regular use as part of a local… more»
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Another Pickup Conversion? 1980 Mercedes 300TD
We have had a run on custom Mercedes pickups here lately on Barn Finds, with at least one other W123 in recent memory. This is a conversion I had not seen much of prior to these last few months,… more»
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Genuine Cooper S: 1966 Austin Mini Project
This rusty 1966 Mini Cooper is a genuine “S” model, verified by the provided British Motor Heritage Trust certificate. It is a major project, but certainly not past the point of saving. And given the impressive sales prices of… more»
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Muscle Wagon: 1979 Ford Fairmont
To be fair, this 1979 Ford Fairmont wagon is not a barn find. But it is most certainly a hot-rod we can all appreciate, which started out with a survivor-grade example that made it the perfect platform for an… more»
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5,800 Original Miles: 1995 BMW M3
As the former owner of a 1995 BMW M3, this pristine, low-mileage example strikes a very personal chord. I loved that car, hands-down the best vehicle I ever owned. Mine was also Alpine White like this example, with those… more»
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Dock Find: 1954 “The Dream” Ferry
If you’ve run out of space to park your collection and happen to live near a deep body of water, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy a genuine Washington State ferry may be worth a look. The boat, originally known… more»
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Rare Hardtop Included: 1974 VW Thing
Despite looking fairly downtrodden, the seller of this 1974 Volkswagen Thing claims he has the ignition key and title for it, which may offer the next owner some comfort that it was loved before being abandoned. I say this… more»
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20 Years Owned: 1973 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible
This 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible is presented as a solid driver that has been in the same ownership for the past 20 years. The seller notes they simply do not drive the vehicle enough to justify keeping it,… more»
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Cheap Swede: $900 1971 Volvo 142S
This 1971 Volvo 142 “S” coupe is in need of a new home, and the seller seems motivated to sell. He’s asking just $900 for a running example equipped with a Weber carb, but it does carry the stigma… more»
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Shorty Seville: 1981 Cadillac Seville Opera Convertible
Across the history of the automobile, there exist styling trends that defy logic. Of course, big picture thinkers not hamstrung by convention have created some of the most beautiful cars on the planet, but creativity can sometimes be too… more»
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Potential Bargain? 1971 Jensen Interceptor
$9,000 seems like a fair shake for a Jensen Interceptor that isn’t a complete rust bucket. This example is a 1971 model that sports a Chrysler-built 383 and has a clean interior with seemingly all the major original details… more»
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Final Production Month: 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade
This 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade is a super clean survivor that spent much of its life being towed behind an RV. The seller notes it remains in clean condition throughout with a beautiful “Honey Denim” interior and a hardtop… more»
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Mini Camper: 1981 Ford Roll-A-Long Conversion
Roll-A-Long the company has frequently used Ford trucks as the foundation for its compact R/V conversions. Though the Ranger was the more popular model to use for the transformation, the F150 seen here also looks like it was always… more»
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Collector’s Edition: 1996 Buick Roadmaster
It’s rare that any collector or survivor vehicles pop up on my local craigslist due to being in the snowbelt, but here we have a nicely preserved 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon that is listed on the Providence, Rhode… more»
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Military Flathead: 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA
This 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA is a hard-to-find military-issue example, one of the flatheads built in support of the U.S.’ efforts in World War II. The WLA is the American model while the WLC went to Canada, and Harley actually… more»
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Just Donated: 1975 Winnebago Indian
This 1975 Winnebago Indian was recently donated to a national charity, and the acquired by a seller on eBay that specializes in selling donation vehicles at no reserve. Old RVs and campers are a common sight on the no… more»
