“It’s got a cop motor…cop suspension…” Those words are forever immortalized in many a gearhead’s mind after watching the original Blues Brothers movie. From that point on, we’ve always been fascinated by the notion that some huge, domestic sedan came with a… more»
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Euro Ford: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
Barn Finds reader Lincoln Scott spotted this down-on-its-luck 1987 Merkur XR4Ti here on craigslist, where it’s been parked for the last ten years. The seller says somewhat wisely that the car ran well when it was left next a bramble… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1985 Chrysler Laser
If the Dodge Daytona is too commonplace for you, may I suggest this 1985 Chrysler Laser here on craigslist? It has only 66,000 miles from new and looks to be equipped with all the good stuff Chrysler Corp. offered… more»
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Touched by McLaren: ASC Faceoff
American Sunroof Corporation had a hand in developing a succession of limited-production vehicles for domestic brands including Ford and GM for a number of years. As of late, several of their products and one that’s a homebrew special have… more»
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1275 CC: 1970 Mini Cooper S
Among cars not often seen as barn finds in the states is the original Mini Cooper S, like this one locked away in a garage in Miami and available here on eBay. The seller claims to have owned it… more»
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No Reserve: 1991 GMC Syclone
This may be one of the best potential bargains on eBay so far in 2016: a 1991 GMC Syclone here on eBay with no reserve! It has just over 100,000 miles but has never been modified, making it a… more»
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Snail Train: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
This 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo here on eBay is a stalled project with some desirable components included in the sale, most notably the “snailshell” transmission. When you combine the Turbo’s rust-free condition with the other goodies the seller is throwing in… more»
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230 Patents: 1982 Honda CX 500 Turbo
This gorgeous 1982 Honda CX 500 Turbo here on eBay was sort of a pinnacle of engineering for the company as it battled Yamaha for sport-bike dominance in the 80s. Frankly, I just dig it because they shoved a turbocharger onto… more»
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Logbooks Included: 1977 Mazda RX3
It looks like a member of the Barn Finds community is moving along part of his collection. This 1977 Mazda RX-3 race car here on eBay first appeared on our site as part of a write-up Josh received about reader David M’s collection… more»
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Lovable Loser: 1980 Chevy Citation
Isn’t it amazing how some cars that were essentially throw-away vehicles when new are still out there kicking around? Take, for instance, this 1980 Chevrolet Citation here on eBay, supposedly with only a tick under 12,000 miles from new. That… more»
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Gold and Cold: 1982 Dodge Mirada CMX
For some strange reason, I am drawn to the Dodge Mirada. I’m guessing there’s a support group out there awaiting my arrival. I attribute it to the fact that I find many domestic vehicles from this era to be… more»
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California Legal: 1985 Renault R5
While we often point to the MK1 VW GTi or the Honda CRX as the benchmarks for hot hatches in the U.S., there are other vehicles that will truly put some hair on your chest while keeping with the… more»
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Work Ready: 1981 Ford L9000
As an enthusiast, I’m often saddened by how quickly vehicles are used up and thrown away. There’s little value seen in the older cars, which is why long-distance trucks like this 1981 Ford L9000 cab here on eBay are… more»
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The Other GLHS: 1987 Shelby Charger
While they’re sometimes maligned for not being the brawny hot rods that wore the Shelby nameplate in the 60s, Mopars like this 1987 Shelby Charger GLHS here on eBay are appealing simply because they followed a similar formula of hotting-up… more»
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Clean Seats: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car
The seller of this 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car here on eBay lists some interesting attributes for this 2,680 original mile example, including that you could be the first one to – ahem, introduce the sensation of flatulence to… more»
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Club Member Owned: 1967 BMW 2000CS
Do you ever look at a car and wonder what it was like during its prime? That’s the feeling that runs through me when checking out this 1967 BMW 2000CS here on eBay. The old-school alloy wheels, BMW Car… more»
