You might look at this car and think that it was abandoned, and I can’t fault you for that. This 1970 Ford Torino wagon here on eBay was driven into the woods and forgotten about – but I think… more»
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1970 BMW 2002: Rebuilt Roundie
It’s rare to find a round taillight BMW 2002 for a good price that doesn’t need a ton of work, but this one here on eBay just may be the exception. The auction is ending soon and the seller… more»
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Oval Opportunity: 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
Finding a Type 1 Beetle in restorable condition makes your average VW barn find a touch more exciting. This 1955 oval window Beetle here on craigslist is rusty but not necessarily cheap: $6,500, but with room for negotiation if you show… more»
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7,000 Rivets: 1965 Iso Grifo A3/C
There’s something about exotic cars – especially historic ones – that make us feel as if they are invincible, that they can never be damaged or destroyed. The only cars removed from existence are lowly econoboxes, we tell ourselves,… more»
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1983 Mercedes 230TE Wagon: The Right Spec
The seller of this 1983 Mercedes 230TE wagon here on eBay recently listed the VW Golf Country we featured here a few days ago. Based on his feedback (which is not great, by the way), the seller is a… more»
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1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta: Sprint Veloce
Old Alfa Romeos just ooze soul, and owning one is on my list of things to do before I die. This rare Giulietta Sprint Veloce is one of around 3,000 made and looks like either an old restoration project… more»
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1951 Chevrolet Tin Woody: Has Rust?
I have to laugh at the description of this 1951 Chevrolet Tin Woody wagon here on craigslist: there’s a line with either a sarcastic or erroneous question mark after the sentence, “Has rust?” I don’t know if it’s intentional… more»
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Rough Ragtop: 1965 Chevy Impala SS
When some of you asked for more features on Impalas upon reading the latest Copart post, we heard you loud and clear! Of course, here at Barn Finds, we like to find those needy projects that require the love and… more»
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Make Offer: Citroen Safari Wagon Projects
After a day of stomping around junkyards, I tried my luck at one final yard in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. After having my request to check out an old 3-Series spurned, I wandered down the street to a European repair… more»
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Speedster Substitute: 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D
There are some cars that simply give you chills. This 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D is just such a car, as it truly looks like the improbable find the seller portrays it to be. Listed here on the Kijiji… more»
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1966 Plymouth Fury: Fire Station Wagon
These ex-municipal vehicles are favorites of mine, especially when they’re as cheap as this 1966 Plymouth Fury wagon here on craigslist. The seller is looking for $2,000 for this non-running project, which may still be a touch high. I… more»
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Retired Early: 1989 Jeep Comanche
We don’t normally see vehicles made in the last 20 years qualify as barn finds, but the seller of this 1989 Jeep Comanche here on craigslist is fairly certain its survivor status makes it worthy of the title. That,… more»
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Copart Classics: Salvage Saviors Needed
It’s no secret I spend a lot of time on Copart. Now, I just need to get some courage and bid on a car. There are a few older BMWs I would love to bring home – the question… more»
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Big Time in Brazil: 1980 Miura MTS
There was an abundance of VW-based kit cars roaming the earth in the 1970s, a phenomenon that only seemed to grow more rampant as you moved south of the border. This makes sense, given Volkswagen’s active operations in Mexico… more»
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1978 Alfa Romeo: Grandpa’s Graduate
It’s hard to admit, but we all get older every day. And for those of us with project cars, having a plan in place for how they’ll be cared for in our later years might be worth thinking about…. more»
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1977 Chevy Monza Mirage: IMSA Homage
Have we got a rare one here. When I first spotted this fat-fendered Monza, I thought for sure it was a high schooler’s idea of making his American economy car a candidate for the next sequel in the Fast and… more»
