We’ve all seen them: the old plumbers’ vans or contractor trucks. They look decrepit, somehow hanging on for dear life despite rust overtaking the body and evidence of accident damage on every panel. Sometimes they are Econolines, other times… more»
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Mojave Cloth: 1,879 Mile Oldsmobile Cutlass
Just when you thought being a low-mileage survivor was reason enough to be featured on Barn Finds, this ’79 Oldsmobile Cutlass here on craigslist has to go and up the ante. How, you might ask? By sporting this super stunning “Mojave” interior,… more»
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Well Optioned: 1973 Porsche 911S
Even though the Porsche craze is getting a bit long in the tooth, there are still some interesting cars popping up that are worth documenting. One way to truly set a vintage 911 apart is whether it remains numbers-matching… more»
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T-Roof Project: 1980 Dodge Mirada
This isn’t the first Dodge Mirada we’ve featured on Barn Finds, but it might be the cheapest. That’s because unlike the previous entries, this Mirada is firmly in project car territory, but that does make it a bit more attainable…. more»
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It’s a Write Off: 1961 Chevy Corvette
Not too long ago, we featured a Stingray that had been through a fire, leaving it a ragged pile of a project. Interestingly, it appears as if the same seller has yet another burned-out ‘Vette for sale. This 1961… more»
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Virgin Formula: 1989 Pontiac Firebird
Back in high school, there was a girl who was always somewhat quiet and reserved – a nice individual, but when you pictured her in a car, you might think a Corolla or Cavalier would be the vehicle of… more»
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Project Truck Paradise: Yard Finds on eBay
Every now and again, you can find sellers on eBay that have a whole host of vehicles for sale. I noticed a seller of old trucks seemed to have access to a larger property with lots of vintage tin,… more»
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Upper Crust: 1975 Ford Elite
These days, we feel pretty smart as consumers, don’t we? With endless access to online reviews and YouTube celebrities reviewing cars, it’s not the same dog and pony show. But in the 70s, you could put a different badge… more»
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Loaded Survivor: 18K Mile 1986 Mazda B2000
Finding a work truck in good condition is rare; finding a work truck that has less than 20,000 original miles and been treated more like a Sunday driver than a hauler is rarer still. Of course, if you really… more»
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Trade for Guns: 1968 BMW 2000
It’s always interesting to see what people will trade for on craigslist. Most of the time its simply other cars, usually fed by a need for a truck or other heavy-duty vehicle. The seller of this 1968 BMW 2000 here… more»
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War Machine: 1952 Dodge Power Wagon
It’s hard to break away from the cars you know. What I mean by this is, when you follow a certain type of hobby vehicle, it becomes easy to keep buying the same thing in different forms. Every now… more»
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Indy Film Past: 1977 Plymouth Road Runner
I’ve always found that cars tied to movie production to be of somewhat dubious value. There are some exceptions: vehicles used in Bond films, or the original Beetles modified for Disney’s Herbie franchise. But some of the other attempts by sellers… more»
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Great Expectations: Cadillac Eldorado with 14K Miles
As was often in the case in the 1980s, collectors squirreled away cars thought to be the next great “find” given the history of the models that came before it. So, in theory, if a genuine Boss 351 Mustang… more»
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Clothes-Rack Special: 1979 Lotus Esprit
So, my wife and just bought a house. We tried to last year, but it ended up being a real bear of a project so we passed. This place we’re moving to is in much better condition, so there’s… more»
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Old Lady’s Car: 29,000 Mile Pontiac Phoenix
Nowadays, if a car doesn’t have Bluetooth or heated seats, consumers get annoyed and demand that these luxuries become standard features. As much as automotive quality control and engineering has moved the needle in a very positive way, it… more»
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Watertight and Ready: 1978 Toyota Chinook
When it comes to R/V’s, I’m reminded of one of my favorite catch phrases: You can drive your car and you can live in your house; you can live in your car but you can’t drive your house. I don’t… more»
