I’m still not sold on the virtues of replicas of high-dollar sportscars, as so few ever come close to resembling the real thing. That being said, I’ve been open to kits that use the iconic body with some sort… more»
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Turbo Estate: 1986 Plymouth Reliant
It’s brown and it’s got a turbo – what more do you need to know? The seller claims this 1986 Plymouth Reliant is an extremely limited production car that was previously a government-owned specimen that spent its life in… more»
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Blue Plate Special: 1978 Lancia Beta
This sad 1978 Lancia Beta may seem like a slice of barn find exotica, but it’s actually a fairly basic front-driver with tired cosmetics and a limited aftermarket for spares. Listed for $1,050 somewhere near Sacramento, it’s claimed… more»
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Limited Production Run: 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO
The best part about this gig, writing for Barn Finds, is increasing your knowledge of small, obscure automotive facts. Take this 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO, for instance: I thought for sure the seller was pulling one of those annoying… more»
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First $2,500 Takes It: 1972 VW Fastback
This dirt-cheap 1972 Volkswagen Fastback strikes me as a case of California’s heavy-handed emissions laws forcing the owner to cut his losses and move on. For $2,500, it comes with a host of upgrades and although the seller mentions… more»
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The Original Concept 1: 1966 VW Dune Buggy
VW-based dune buggies come in all shapes and sizes, an impressive variety that reflects the individual tastes of the many small companies that built their own kits. This well-preserved build is known as a Concept 1 kit, which is… more»
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Lots of Luv: Dads Chevy Luv Collection
It’s not uncommon to see collections of every sort pop up on craigslist, but this is the first time I can recall seeing a liquidation of a batch of Chevy LUV pickups. According to the seller, his father collected… more»
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Old School V8: 1961 BMW 502
This handsome 1961 BMW 502 is said to be a part of a larger collection that the craigslist seller is unloading, and it appears to be an unrestored example that is largely complete. These were imposing executive saloons when… more»
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Christmas Story Connection: 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV
This is either extremely timely or one of the more desperate attempts to cash in on the holiday season: the seller claims this 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV belonged to none other than Darren McGavin, the famous face behind Old Man… more»
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Restore or Parts? 1964 Facel Vega III
The Facel Vega is called a lot of things, but rarely is it labeled a parts car. Restoration candidate, sure. But a parts car? Well, these Vegas show up often as total project heaps, a phenomenon I’ve never really… more»
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Diesel Coupe: 1981 Mercedes 300CD
This listing for a running and driving 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300CD is challenging to decipher, but the car in question looks like a solid foundation for a mild restoration project. These W123 two-doors aren’t the easiest cars to find, and… more»
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Minty Wedge: 1985 TVR Tasmin
I’ve always loved the wedge-shaped TVR 280i, otherwise known as a Tasmin. The ridiculous looks, the glorious Ford Cologne V6, and the period-styling that often included color-matched wheels result in a car that could only come from a company… more»
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Running Copart Project: 1972 BMW 2002
Copart continues to intrigue me as it relates to hobby or collector cars that show up for sale on the internet’s largest salvage yard. This clean 1972 BMW 2002 is a desirable “roundie” round taillight example that doesn’t appear… more»
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Pacific Avatar Conversion: 1982 Mazda RX7 Convertible
This 1982 Mazda RX7 is a rare Pacific Avatar convertible conversion that’s also sporting a wicked wide body and some other period modifications that make it a sharp looker (or an extremely useful parts car). However, it’s in running,… more»
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Grandma’s Survivor: 1987 Buick Century Estate Wagon
This clean 1987 Buick Century Estate Wagon brings back some fond memories for me, as my grandmother owned the Chevy-badged twin for many years before converting to Volvo’s ubiquitous 240 estates. This Buick likely belonged to someone else’s grandmother,… more»
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Barn Fresh Step-Through: 1946 Cushman Series 50
This gorgeous Cushman Step-Through scooter is a claimed California barn find that the seller will not have time to restore. Frankly, it looks too nice to do anything other than refresh the mechanicals and enjoy. The price is strong,… more»
