Fact or Fiction: Pontiac Trans Am Prototype

Thanks to Barn Finds reader Brett P., we have a mystery on our hands. Here on eBay is what’s purported to be a 1969 Pontiac Trans Am prototype, but not without a good deal of confusion and controversy as suggested by the… more»

Surf Green Syncro: VW Golf Country

There are a variety of cars that over the years have been given the 4WD treatment for no obvious reason. I always go back to the late ’80s Nissan Sentra wagon, virtually extinct today, that could be ordered with… more»

Needs Finishing: 1972 Oldsmobile 442

The photo above captures what a 1972 Oldsmobile 442 looked like when it rolled out of the showroom, into the first owner’s possession. We have this evidence because the current owner purchased the car from the first owner –… more»

1947 Willys CJ2A: $1695 Project

There are projects, and then there are projects. Some require boatloads more work than others, but when they are priced accordingly, you can begin to see the possibilities a bit more clearly. This 1947 Willys CJ2A needs everything and… more»

1985 Honda CRX Si: Here Today…

How much longer are classic pocket rockets like the GTI and the Honda CRX going to remain easily attainable for project car junkies? You can pick up decent versions of each, like this first-generation CRX here on eBay, for… more»

Hobby Hauler: 1982 Dodge Rampage

The Dodge Rampage was one of those great ideas that never took off: a smaller, economy-minded car with a pick-up bed in the back, providing the MPG benefits people craved with the utility often sacrificed when one bought a… more»

Pre-Hybrid: 1979 Honda Civic CVCC

When everyone went nuts for hybrid vehicles, I had to laugh. The amazement at the potential miles per gallon! The cost savings! All you had to do was fork over $25,000 for the privilege. Meanwhile, this 1979 Honda Civic… more»

1980 Porsche 911: Retired Driver

There are some cars that just feel good when you look at them. Take this 1980 Porsche 911SC here on craigslist for example. It strikes me as one of the more honest 911s I’ve seen in a while and… more»

$800 Rat Rod: 1951 Buick Riviera

Special thanks goes to Barn Finds reader Herb for spotting a dirt-cheap project car in Montana. It’s a 1951 Buick Riviera for only $800, and it’s listed here on craigslist. It’s every bit of a project but for under a… more»

Cotton Approved: 1977 Dodge D700 Car Hauler

We love old trucks here at Barn Finds, and fortunately for us, so do our readers! Barn Finds reader Charles H. spotted this cool, custom car transporter here on eBay with an ownership history that includes the original visionary for the build: NASCAR… more»

$500 Fire Sale: Vermont Junkyard Clean-Out

For a few weeks now, I’ve been seeing a craigslist ad pop up on message boards and Facebook discussion groups. Part of me wants to keep it to myself, but this is too good not to share: an old-school… more»

CSS-Equipped: 1965 Dodge D100

A guilty pleasure of mine is the hot rod TV show, “Fast ‘N Loud.” I know it’s not exactly high-quality television, but it can be entertaining. I just watched an old episode where they towed home a Dodge D100 Sweptline,… more»

Copart Castoffs: Donated Classics

Among automotive enthusiast circles, we always tend to think that if a relative left us a classic car, there would be no question as to what we’d do with it. Strangely, though, if you pour over the Copart donation… more»

One Owner Heckflosse: 1967 Mercedes 200

These old fintail Mercedes are among my favorite body designs, but they’ve never been particularly desirable. The team at Classic Motorsports successfully rallied one for a few years, so they can be used as classics or for competition if you’re so… more»

Life-Sized Barbie And Ken Corvette

So you say your daughter likes Barbie dolls, eh? Well, I may have found a way for you to justify bringing home a project Corvette! This 1957 Corvette here on eBay is said to be a one-off promotional car… more»

Stuck in the 80s: Monte Carlo Collection

While they were at one time quite commonplace, the ’80s Chevy Monte Carlo is increasingly hard to find in anything but beater condition. Well, a seller here on eBay has been squirreling away parts cars and projects in every… more»