Police Auction Project: 1972 Mercedes 450SL

I’ve always wanted to attend a police auction, or even peruse the yard of our local car/truck/boat donation center. There’s likely a lot of vehicles I’d pass over, but there are probably a few that would be worth taking home… more»

Bargain Bus: 1941 Flxible Clipper

Flexible? Fixable? So many ways to confuse this name, but I think I’ve got the correct spelling in the title. And really, it’s a shame I didn’t know this manufactuer’s name since Flxible was one of the largest manufacturers… more»

Save This Car: $400 1960 Austin Westminster

Warning: assumptions incoming! When reading this listing in Canada for a 1960 Austin Westminster sedan, I got the feeling that this vehicle was once loved by the original owners that took her home. Then I got the feeling the… more»

Handsome Brick: 1989 Volvo 780 Bertone

Although Volvos are largely produced in quantities that rarely make them rare, the Bertone collaborations did yield some very pretty cars that are hard to find in any condition. The late 780 coupe is one such example, and finding… more»

Jewel of a Shorty: 1977 Chevy G10

Bring back the days of utility vans that had perfect proportions. That’s what I say when I see rigs like this classic “shorty” Chevy G10 van come up for grabs. No ugly overhangs, just squat and purposeful, like every… more»

Thinning the Herd: Project Car Sell-Off

While it can seem like gearhead euphoria to own a large garage facility packed to the brim with parts and projects, I imagine it can also feel a bit stifling. What I mean is there may be other things… more»

Bronco Overload! Original Paint 1970 Ford Bronco

It would appear that this week, we here at Barn Finds have the market cornered on Ford Bronco projects. Maybe some of our readers are looking for a new project and one of these fine specimens will go home with you before… more»

Never This Nice: Jeep Wrangler Islander Edition

If you were the type of guy or gal who wanted to own a Jeep, chances are the Islander edition would have been high on your list if you were shopping in the early 90s. If you still are… more»

Airplane Hanger Find: 1961 DKW 1000 S

An airplane hanger seems like the ideal setup for housing a large collection of vehicles, and that’s exactly what the husband of the owner of this unusual DKW 1000 S here on eBay did on a remote airfield in Illinois. It… more»

Unrepeatable: 1973 Mustang with 23,000 Miles

I keep saying “Wow” whenever I look at this listing. This is one of those cars that you swear that can’t be any more of and then it shows up: a one-owner Ford Mustang with 23,000 original miles wearing… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1936 Mercedes 200 Cab

OK, pop quiz: who here sees potential in this project? Anyone? If you do, I take it you are a greater optimist than I am or have a handsome Mercedes-Benz 200 Cabriolet in the garage in need of a… more»

Landscape Sold Separately: 1979 Jeep J-10

Jeeps, when parked in the correct landscape, tend to sell themselves. These tough rigs make it easy to imagine yourself bounding over hill and dale, up rocky paths and across the fruited plains. This 1979 Jeep J-10 here on craigslist is… more»

Think Summer: 1966 VW Bug Convertible

There’s nothing like a classic VW Beetle convertible to get your mind thinking of summer days and car shows. Right now, the temperature in New England is dipping down into the 20s at night and it’s downright unpleasant to… more»

4-speed, 6-cylinder: ’70 Toyota Crown

If you had told me this rough-looking Toyota Crown wagon was packing a six-cylinder, four-speed  combination, I would have cast some serious doubt your way! But a quick reference on some Toyota forums confirms that this Crown could indeed… more»

Sister Steals Battery, More at 11: ’76 Winnebago

Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted this interesting Winnebago here on craigslist, and here’s why I found this listing so curious: the seller has listed it for his sister, who swiped the battery before leaving town so no one would steal… more»

Red Fenders and Matching Numbers: ’71 Olds 442

Wow – not too many 442s remain as original as this 1971 example is, nor do they still retain all of their desirable factory options like this car does. The Oldsmobile comes with the W30 package and a 4-speed… more»

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