To me, one of the sadder aspects of the hobby is the realization that for so many once-great brands, enthusiasts won’t seek out the barn-find version of a Cadillac cross-over vehicle, or some cheap CTS that spent its last… more»
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Government Affairs: Navy-Owned ’67 Ford Bronco
This 1967 Ford Bronco was purchased by the federal government to be used in the “Civic and Government Affairs” division of the U.S. Navy. Unlike most taxpayer-funded acquisitions by our fair leaders, this Bronco actually seems to be providing… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1959 Mercedes Ponton Pair
This listing for a pair of Mercedes-Benz 220 cars, otherwise known as Pontons, in coupe and convertible form. The seller acknowledges the pair represents an extremely ambitious restoration, but may also be eyeing an export market customer by referencing… more»
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11,878 Original Miles: 1968 Mercedes 220D
The seller of this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220D claims it has under 12,000 original miles. It is equipped with the desirable manual transmission along with the long-lived diesel powerplant. In what has become a tried and true selling tactic, the… more»
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Rare Acapulco Edition: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
A few weeks ago, we featured an unusual 1974 VW Thing “Acapulco” edition that was listed for almost $20K. These rare resort vehicles do tend to sell reliably in the mid-teens with some outliers selling for more, so it’s… more»
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Boogie Bargain? 1974 Dodge Custom Van
This 1974 Dodge Van looks like a potential bargain at just $3,595 for a running, driving “boogie” van with awesome period graphics and an interior straight out of the disco ball era. The seller notes that the Dodge benefits… more»
Success Story: Kelmark GT Headed To Texas!
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; and the… more»
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Mod or Restore? 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Bidding is suitably low for this 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, which comes with no motor or transmission. It’s a roller, but one with very little rust, according to the seller. The factory aero pieces are hanging on by a… more»
Visit to RI Junkyard With Fellow Barn Finders!
Recently, we profiled a Cadillac Eldorado coupe which had been photographed several times over the years as part of large junkyard collection in Rhode Island. You can read the full post here on Barn Finds, and today, a few Barn Finds readers… more»
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Spotless Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet C10 Deluxe
This 1976 Chevy C10 is a fairly basic truck, but it remains in exceptional condition. The short wheelbase look is one of my favorites, as these tend to respond particularly well to a mild suspension drop looks-wise. I’m not… more»
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Failed to Start: 1967 Citroën DS21
One of the challenges with owning an oddball vehicle is the limited support network for repairing said vehicle when a repair is required above your own skill level. I’ve run into this with my vintage Toyota HiAce project, as… more»
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UPDATE: Jasmine Yellow 1968 Triumph TR250
UPDATE – We featured this Jasmine TR250 back in January of 2018, well we just heard from its new owner Richard B with an update! From Richard – Just a quick update on the Triumph Tr250 that was featured… more»
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Success Story: Mercedes 280SEL Leaves the Georgia Collection!
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; and the… more»
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A True Survivor? 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo
The rarely seen BMW 2002 Turbo was the brainchild of none other than Bob Lutz, the brash auto executive who had a hand in several iconic vehicles loved by enthusiasts. Unfortunately for him and the turbocharged BMW, the oil… more»
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First Four-Wheeler: 1940 Morgan 4-4
We’re accustomed to seeing the iconic Morgan +4 come up for sale, as its general shape has remained the same for decades, much like the ubiquitous VW Beetle. This is a much earlier – and less often spotted –… more»
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Here’s Your Chance To Buy An Affordable Cobra!
It’s amazing how a “new” Cobra kit car can look like the real thing when it’s rolled out of the garage in dusty, faded glory. This is an unfinished example that the seller is admitting he won’t get around… more»
