The novelty of layering coins on cars has thankfully worn off, but it’s still amusing when these vestiges of amusements past show up. This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette was used for a March of Dimes fundraiser in the early 80s,… more»
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$500 Turbo Hatch: 1985 Ford Merkur XR4ti
$500 is the basic cost of entry to project car ownership of almost every kind, so you really just have to pick your poison if you have a few bucks burning a hole in your pocket. This 1985 Merkur… more»
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Elegant Survivor: 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
This 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is offered by its second owner as a nicely preserved survivor that is still capable of whisking down interstates at barely audible noise levels. This example shows relatively low mileage of just 74,500, and is… more»
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RS Clone: 1970 Porsche 911 T
The seller of this 1970 Porsche 911T is looking for an opening bid of $33,000, as he believes the overall condition is better than it may look at first glance. He has owned the car since 1991, where an… more»
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Former Flagship: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte
This 1980 Maserati Quattroporte is yet another example of the company’s former flagship that has fallen on hard times. Listed as a project car that was well maintained throughout its life before being parked (aren’t they all), the big… more»
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Loaded ZR1: 1991 Chevy Corvette
The Corvette ZRI remains one of the most under-appreciated modern classics on the market, and is still incredibly cheap for the level of performance it offers. This 1991 example is loaded to the gunwales with all the right equipment,… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1987 Dodge D150 Pickup
A Barn Finds reader has shared with us a very clean 1987 Dodge Ram 150 for sale. This truck is a southern survivor, with just 130,000 original miles, the reliable 318 V8, cold AC, and lots of recent maintenance. The seller… more»
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Special Order Paint: 1957 Porsche 356A
This 1957 Porsche 356A coupe is an impressively straight project car, fresh out of long-term ownership that ended with the caretaker sprucing it up prior to the sale. The 356 is a desirable early model with several unique styling… more»
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Daytona 500 Tribute: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am
Domestic muscle in the early 1980s was somewhat of an oxymoron, and bright spots hard to find. This 1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a reminder that any “performance” car from the Big 3 capable of knocking of 0-60… more»
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AMG Modified: 1991 Mercedes 190E
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E is equipped with the 2.6L inline-six and a host of AMG upgrades, both cosmetic and performance-minded. The car is a gray market example and wears larger AMG monoblock wheels; an upgraded suspension; Sebring exhaust; and… more»
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Never Seen One: 1972 Meyers Manx Shark
In the 60s and 70s, Volkswagen-based fiberglass kits were a dime a dozen, with myriad styles and colors to choose from. This listing on craigslist labels this particular model as a “Meyers Shark”, for which I can find next… more»
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Black Plate Coupe: 1963 Mercedes 300SE
This rare 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SE coupe is listed as a project that needs minor restoration work, apparently with one owner from the 1970s until just recently. The W112 clearly needs its pneumatic refreshed, but the seller claims it’s quite… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: Parts Harvesting Score!
I have been negligent in posting any recent junkyard expeditions, but finally had a Saturday morning clear and a yard in sight that had two excellent parts cars for my two most recent project acquisitions. Theres isn’t much else… more»
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Street Legal Buggy: 1976 Allison Daytona
There are many classic cars that get a backseat and suddenly lose everything that made them visual stunners. I hate to pick on an obscure car like this 1976 Allison Daytona dune buggy, but this is a case of… more»
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Replica Roadster: 1953 Allard J2X Kit
This 1953 Allard J2X may fool you at first, but the asking price of just $9,950 clues you in pretty quick that it’s not the real deal. This is a kit car variant of the classic (and valuable) Allard… more»
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Runs and Drives: 1973 AMC AMX
This 1973 AMC AMX is described as a running / driving project car that comes with a host of spare parts needed for completing its restoration. The seller notes that the AMX drives quite well, with a 401 V8… more»
