One Owner: 1987 Honda CRX Si

These early Honda CRXs are still immensely appealing to me, especially as I am increasingly drawn to the simplicity of older cars. This particular example is incredibly well-kept, and is said to have had just one original owner before… more»

Imported Muscle: 1979 Dodge Challenger

Anyone remember these? There was that weird point in time when it seemed like Chrysler was putting more Mitsubishis on the street than its own cars. This 1979 Dodge Challenger here on eBay may wear a famous name, but… more»

Estate Find: 10,000 Mile Crown Victoria

An estate sale find like this 1985 Ford Crown Victoria here on eBay is among my car-related bucket list items. Not specifically a Crown Vic – you all know me too well for that – but something German that was… more»

X-Tra Weird: Subaru XT and XT6 Survivors

Barn Finds reader Jim S. spotted one of my favorite oddballs of the 80s: a 1989 Subaru XT here on craigslist. This one is a survivor with only 50,000 original miles and free from the chronic rust problems that plagued these… more»

Not Many Left: 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe

Apologies for the terrible craigslist photos, but this one is too rare not to share: a 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe here on craigslist in Wisconsin. The seller doesn’t post an asking price but instead is asking to swap… more»

Fortune Teller: 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

According to the seller of this 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon here on eBay, there’s a treasure trove of parts included that will make the next owner a fortune should they decide to part it out. I don’t mean… more»

2,933 Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile 442

Here’s a car with a story: this 1977 Oldsmobile 442 here on eBay has less than 3,000 original miles on it due to damage sustained from a fire early in its life. According to the seller, the vehicle has… more»

Diplomat Driven: 1984 Volvo 240 Diesel

This 1984 Volvo 240 here on eBay may look like just a nice survivor-grade example of a fairly common car. But this particular 240 is a special-order model, equipped with a diesel engine and supposedly purchased through Volvo’s Diplomat… more»

Diesel Mitsu: 1984 Dodge D-50

The original Mitsubishi Mighty Max / Dodge D-50 twins were among my favorite 4WD pickups in the 1980s and still a truck I’d like to own today. Why? Because they represented an era where you could buy a 4WD truck… more»

Ready for Cruise Night: 1971 Buick Riviera

Among other styling qualities, the Buick Riviera was perhaps most well known for its “boat-tail” rear end design. But really, taken as a whole, the entire car is quite striking – and I’m always surprised they don’t sell for… more»

Rocky Mountain High: 1983 Jeep Scrambler

This 1983 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler here on eBay may look quite rough, but according to the seller it is almost rust-free and ripe for restoration. The mountain air must have played a role in keeping this outdoor-friendly 4×4 from… more»

Red Roughneck: 1953 Diamond T Pickup

There are trucks and there are trucks. Every time I think the Ford F-150 has gotten too large, I spot a rig like this 1953 Diamond T here on eBay that is technically a pickup truck, but one of… more»

Saved By Fire: 1971 Ford F-250 Brush Truck

With the rash of municipal vehicles that have appeared on eBay as of late, a bit of irony began to set in: being designated as a vehicle equipped to fight fires and go where no other truck dares to… more»

9,000 Original Miles: 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina

My fascination with this low-mileage 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina 1750 here on eBay has less to do with the car and more to do with the seller: their business is to scour the Italian countryside for barn-find vehicles locked away… more»

Subtle Sleeper: 1978 Chevy Monza

There are some cars that look like a bad idea and a great time all at once. This 1978 Chevy Monza wagon here on eBay is one of those builds, where it’s received a big motor up front and… more»

Rusty Investment: 1966 Lotus Cortina

The other day, Jesse posted a Barn Finds exclusive that was perhaps one of my favorite features I’ve yet seen on the site: a survivor-grade, enthusiast-loved 1966 Lotus Cortina. After seeing so many rusty examples come up for grabs as of… more»

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