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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
