Although I may fantasize about someday owning a fleet of project BMWs, I can see how you might grow weary of it over time – especially if they don’t run and otherwise take up valuable space. The seller of… more»
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1989 Lincoln Mark VII: Bill Blass Special
The Lincoln Mark VII is a bit newer than we typically feature on Barn Finds, but if there’s a car that might someday become a hotter ticket than it is now, I feel this big-body coupe makes a compelling argument for… more»
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1987 Yugo GV: Sub-12,000 Miles
It’s hard to believe that Yugos still exist in any form, much less an example with under 12,000 miles. But here is living proof that even one of the most infamous cars in history can emerge as a “great… more»
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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS: Strong Bond
This 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS here on eBay is already seeing some fierce bidding activity with close to a week left on the auction. It could be because this car seems just honest enough to be considered a survivor,… more»
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1983 Toyota Hilux SR5: Southern Survivor
Isn’t it amazing to think that former workhorses can become collector’s items? Old Toyota trucks have broken the mold when it comes to their value increasing in such a short window of time. Trucks like this 1983 Toyota Hilux… more»
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Topless Icon: 1957 Chevy Bel Air
The Chevy Bel Air is an instantly recognizable classic, but they were also cheap projects at one point in time. That’s why survivors like this 1957 Bel Air convertible here on craigslist are cherished, and command big prices –… more»
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1984 VW GTI: $900 Runner
Here’s a very cheap MK1 VW GTI that still runs and comes with a boatload of spare parts, including a replacement interior. Available for $900 here on craigslist in Ohio, it will require repair to the hard fuel lines… more»
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Porsche Possibilities: Pay More Now or Later?
There’s a common conundrum among those of us who like to own project cars: should I buy a cheap project and gradually fix it up, or save all my pennies (this never works) and buy the best example I… more»
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1971 Plymouth Cricket: Extinct Econobox
You’d be forgiven if you lost track of the number of cars Chrysler Corp. re-badged to sell stateside in pursuit of small vehicle sales. Most of these collaborations occurred with Mitsubishi Motors, but then there was this oddball called… more»
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1989 Maserati Karif: A Better Biturbo?
While we have featured some pretty bad Biturbos on these pages, I think this is the first-ever Maserati Karif to earn the spotlight. Of course, with only 222 ever sold, it’s not a surprise this is the first one… more»
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1978 Chevrolet Corvette: Dusty Pace Car
These Corvette Pace Cars are often low-mileage survivors, shrink-wrapped from the day they were new in hopes of investment potential. As we all know on these pages, they’re virtually a dime-a-dozen and rarely worth the price tags assigned by… more»
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1973 Pontiac Trans Am: Brewster ‘Bird
This Pontiac Trans Am is located in Canada, and is listed here on eBay with a starting bid of $10,000. I thought this price was a bit heady for a car lacking its original engine, but the seller is… more»
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Copart Finds: Classics On The Cheap?
Cruising through the Copart site can make you cringe and cry, wondering why what appear to be great cars end up in a glorified salvage yard. In this latest roundup, I chose to lead with a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD… more»
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1984 Dodge Ram Van: Comfort Suite
We often see these custom conversion vans in deplorable condition, bearing the scars of a vehicle you can live in or use for contractor jobs, and in some cases, both. Either way, the result is a vehicle with a… more»
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1990 Corvette ZR-1: King of the Hill
A few days ago, we featured a very similar (right down the color combination) low-mileage Corvette. As many of you pointed out, there were some key shortcomings: the lack of the manual transmission and being a standard issue LT1,… more»
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1978 El Camino SS: Party In The Back
We haven’t featured an El Camino in a while, and this 1978 SS with a factory manual transmission looked like a good candidate. It’s available here on craigslist in Washington state for $6,850 and is up for grabs due to… more»
