A few weeks ago, a dusty Porsche 356 in the back of a depalidated garage shelter appeared on a Facebook page I frequent. It seemed too good to be true: the seller was helping someone else clear space, and… more»
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Little Dozer: 1952 Oliver OC3
I can’t claim to know much about bulldozers, but when I came across the ad for this 1952 Oliver OC3 here on craigslist, I was intrigued solely because of the seller’s excitement about this “once in a lifetime” barn find…. more»
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Just One Peek: 1966 Volvo P1800S
So, this entry is going to be a short one since the seller of this intriguing 1966 Volvo P1800S here on craigslist isn’t too generous with his description. I know we all roll our eyes at sellers like these who can’t… more»
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Re-Assembly Needed: 1968 Chevy Impala
What do I fear the most about project car ownership? Taking something apart and never putting it back together. Right now, my BMW 320’s engine is in pieces with a machine shop, where it’s been for the past eight… more»
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Funny Car Build? 1984 VW Scirocco
With the fall approaching, there are a few months left in the snowbelt states where you can still drive your classic car in fair weather. Then, winter hits and its time to move those projects inside, or buy something… more»
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Sharknose: 1938 Graham Project
Said to have been sitting for 70 years, this 1938 Graham here on eBay is a tough car to put a price on. The seller makes a valiant effort to tie his car’s value to other examples that have sold, but… more»
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Dual Superchargers: 1968 Dodge D200
Barn Finds reader Brian V. spotted a Dodge D200 with perhaps one of the more colorful histories I’ve ever seen for such a vehicle. A top fuel team used the rig here on craigslist as their tow/support vehicle in the… more»
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Neat Stuff Included: 1989 Cadillac Allante
I recently spotted a Cadillac Allante flailing over the shoulder of a local road and into the breakdown area; after a bad week with my daily driver, it was a phenomenon I understood all too well. There was something… more»
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Daily Driver: 1967 Volvo Laplander
I relayed to Jesse and Josh tonight some sad news: my faithful daily driver, a 1995 BMW M3, was no more. It had been growing a bit tired and a premature thermostat failure led to an overheating episode that… more»
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40 Year Sleep: Chevy Bel Air and Delray Combo
Lately, I’ve begun to realize just how possible it is to have a car languish despite your best intentions of restoring it. I recently sold one project car to purchase two others, and I have to say, it’s hard… more»
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Brush Find: 1980 Chevy Custom Pickup
While we have seen more than a few barn finds on this site, I can’t recall featuring too many vehicles pulled from a bush that looked as solid as this truck does. Not surprisingly, this 1980 Chevy pickup here on… more»
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Way Too Hot Rod: 1940 Chevy Coupe
There are some days you just don’t want to have. One of them is the day your shop goes up in flames. We’ve featured a few fire victims on this site, and your heart goes out to these owners… more»
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Summer Home Stored: 1969 Plymouth Fury
In a weird way, I hope that my heirs someday find whatever vehicles I still own at my summer home in some warm, tropical place. That’s just me. I like the heat and I relish the idea of living… more»
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22K Mile Grandpa Car: 1977 Mercury Marquis
Barn Finds reader Greg F. spotted this cheap, low-mileage and purportedly Grandpa-owned survivor Mercury Marquis here on craigslist for only $1,800. While it does have some minor cosmetic needs, the interior looks darn near perfect and the seller claims it was stored… more»
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Early M Car: 1980 BMW M535i
Today, BMW is well known for its Motorsports division that is responsible for cars like the M3 and M5, high performance machines with an added dose of exclusivity. In the 1980s, BMW applied the formula to its E12 chassis… more»
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Restored In The 70s: 1937 Cord Roadster
Fun fact: I used to live in Worcester, Mass., which is a fairly ordinary New England city: old and struggling to survive, still reeling from the disappearance of manufacturing jobs all those years ago. There are some bright spots… more»
