I’m going to make a statement I’ll likely catch some heat for: not every barn find needs to be layered in dust, dung and detritus in order for it to be worthy of being profiled. The idea of a… more»
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1 of 1,859: 1941 Graham Hollywood
This 1941 Graham Hollywood here on eBay in Sweden is a rare bird, as only 1,859 were originally made. Sent in by Barn Finds readers Peter R. and Jonas N., the Hollywood reflects distinctive design elements resembling the original Cord Westchester… more»
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1957 Auto Union: Unknown Oddball
Here’s a head-scratcher that has both me and the seller baffled: a 1957 model-year Auto Union creation here on eBay in Germany with the model type completely unknown! This finned coupe is truly eye-catching, but whether it’s in a… more»
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1984 BMW 633CSI: $650 6-Series
Barn Finds reader Edd spotted this super cheap BMW 633CSI on eBay, a non-runner for only $650! If you were so inclined, you could easily part this out for a profit, but there are already too many kids doing that… more»
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1979 Chevy Malibu: Leave it Alone!
This 1979 Chevy Malibu here on craigslist is an estate-sale find with only 20,000 original miles. If you’re a fan of these cars in their original form, I’d hurry up and grab this one before the seller goes through… more»
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Cheap Shooting Brake: 1974 Lotus Elite
These Lotus Elites typically show up on craigslist in horrendous shape, either with destroyed interiors, hopeless electrical woes or both. In addition, I’ve been surprised at some of the higher asking prices I’ve seen, as if the Lotus badge… more»
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1977 Porsche 930 Turbo: Mega Project
There are some cars you just never see as projects. The first-generation 911 (930) Turbo is one such classic, but the boys at Beverly Hills Car Club have managed to scare up a basket case example of this valuable… more»
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1984 Camaro Z28: 15,000 KMs
This low-mileage 1984 Camaro Z28 surprisingly isn’t for sale in the great US of A – instead, it has resided with our neighbors to the north and seen extremely limited use since new. Spotted on the Kijiji classifieds by Barn… more»
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1964 ½ Mustang: Original Paint
Barn Finds reader Charles H. sent in a very special and possibly unrepeatable find: a true survivor-grade example of the rare 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang, listed on eBay with an $18,600 Buy-It-Now. What’s perhaps even more incredible is the condition the… more»
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1980 Mercedes 280CE: Cheap Euro Spec?
This is a potential deal, a 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE coupe listed on eBay with Euro bumpers and headlights, which may indicate the presence of the Euro-spec twin-cam six cylinder motor with approximately 180 bhp on tap. Though not running,… more»
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Classy Chop: ’77 Seville Opera Coupe
When you look at a car like this 1977 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe here on eBay, it does make you wonder where people get the inspiration to invest in creations like this. The Seville, as a sedan, has always… more»
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1972 Ford Mustang: Sprint Package
Here’s a survivor car where it appears the owner has attained the perfect balance of use and preservation! This 1972 Ford Mustang here on eBay is a rare Sprint package edition, of which there were a total of 9,383… more»
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1965 Corvette Sting Ray: Wrecked And Parked
This yellow 1965 Corvette here on craigslist was wrecked and subsequently parked in a garage in the ’80s, where it has remained ever since. Equipped from the factory with side pipes and a manual transmission, it’s at least a… more»
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Flame Job: 1967 Volvo 122
I realized it’s been awhile since we explored Copart for some interesting finds, and as usual, it did not disappoint. This 1967 Volvo 122, found here, is a donation vehicle with some issues – the biohazard/chemical label for starters –… more»
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1978 Datsun 280Z: Finisher Needed
For a classic that’s said to be a great driver when restored, these Datsun Z-cars seem to pop up often as cheap projects. This particular example, a 1978 280Z here on eBay, is listed with no reserve and bidding at… more»
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1984 Chevrolet G20 Fire Van: Emergency!
I’ve made little effort to hide my love for ex-municipal vehicles on these pages. Perhaps it’s due to my summers working for the NY Bridge Authority and seeing all the neat equipment socked away in road salt storage facilities… more»
