While I find the seller’s description of this 1981 Peugeot 505 Turbo Diesel here on eBay somewhat hilarious, I can’t fault the opening bid of just $1.00 with no reserve. That’s likely because even the seller knows it’s downright disingenuous to… more»
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In the Country: 1973 Mercedes 300SEL
One of the more curious aspects of researching cars for Barn Finds is the description given in the listing. Take, for instance, this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 here on eBay. It’s clearly been sitting for a while, a condition that developed after… more»
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Z Code: 1976 Jeep Cherokee Chief
Among the circles of Jeep fanatics across this great big country of ours, there’s an almost universal appreciation for the words “Z Code.” That signifies the factory-fitted 401 engine, which meant a nice bump in power and stump-pulling torque…. more»
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Estate Survivor: 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Last week, we featured one heck of a creampuff Citation that drew quite a reaction – well, here’s another often ignored GM product that has miraculously survived with a mere 14,276 miles on the clock. Here on eBay is… more»
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Cop Package: 1985 Volvo 240 Police Car
“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»
