What. A. Shame. Those are the three words that come to mind when looking at this forlorn 1985 ASC/McLaren Mercury Capri here on craigslist, spotted by Barn Finds reader Robert R. I’ve always been a fan of these since they were… more»
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Caddy Train: 1959 Cadillac DeVille
When you look at this picture, most Barn Finds diehards will immediately feel their pulse race at the sight of several vintage Cadillacs being towed out of the wilderness. Although the auction is for just one car – a 1959 Cadillac… more»
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1963 VW Panel Van: Ready To Rat Rod?
For the record, I am not a fan of rat-rodding vehicles. But when survivors like this 1963 VW Bus in double-door panel van configuration here on eBay (with a Buy-It-Now of $10,200), it’s hard to ignore the urge to preserve the… more»
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Rescued From The Cold: 1973 Peugeot 504
Often, cars are not all that different from those of us that own them: as we get old, systems and the body that houses them can slow down and become vulnerable to forces that never used to affect us,… more»
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Homewrecker: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
This is one of the more entertaining ads I’ve read in quite some time. The listing for a 1974 AMC Gremlin X, which can be found here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now price of $3,550, really captures the excitement… more»
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Made for the US: 1978 Ginetta G15 Super S
We’ve profiled these funky Lotus fighters in the past, but given their rarity, it doesn’t happen too often that these British lightweights grace our pages. This 1978 Ginetta G15 Super S can be found here on eBay is said… more»
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1972 Jensen Interceptor: Bare Metal
Kudos to Barn Finds reader Robert R for spotting this 1972 Jensen Interceptor project here on eBay with the reserve unmet. While I’ve never taken on a bare metal restoration like this, I’m still always amazed when these projects get this… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: From MA to MD
As we continue our weekly series of junkyard finds (you can find the previous two entries here and here), I’m being a bit lazy this week and combining some remaining finds from the yard that yielded my prized dashboard… more»
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1971 Ford Mustang Mach I: Eleanor’s Twin
When I spotted this 1971 Ford Mustang Mach I with no reserve listed here on eBay, all I could think of was Eleanor from the original Gone In 60 Seconds movie. Although this ’71 is two years older, it looks just about… more»
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1978 AMC AMX: Pants Party
As someone who wasn’t around in the ’70s, I have to ask: what’s with the option to spec your interior in jean fabric? This 1978 AMC AMX here on eBay joins the other pants-equipped vehicle, the Jeans edition VW… more»
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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T: The PR Car
This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T with a factory sunroof is listed here on eBay as a disassembled project with the reserve unmet and bidding over $6,000. So, while it doesn’t look anything like it did when it was last… more»
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1974 Chevrolet C20 Pickup: Municipal Treasure
I love finds like these. It’s not hard to get lost in thought thinking about some small town off the beaten path fire department that bought new vehicles once in a great while still using a classic like this… more»
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1965 Mercedes 220 SEb: Sleeping Beauty
Few cars are more confusing to me than the ones that were previously restored – or at least refreshed – and then allowed to fall back into the condition they were in prior to rejuvenation. This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220… more»
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1963 Studebaker Avanti: Wide-Eyed Luxury
I’m not sure why I’m fascinated by the Studebaker Avanti, but I know examples like this 1963 R1 here on eBay with zero bids always stop me cold. It may be the polarizing styling, with those Beetle-like headlights peering… more»
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1974 Saab Sonett: New Car Smell
For years, I’ve been aware of a Saab Sonett – in a great shade of orange – languishing behind a house in East Providence, RI. I’ve never stopped in to ask about the Swedish coupe as the owner is rarely… more»
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Face-Off: 1973 Barracuda 340 Vs 1968 Ford Galaxie
For this week’s Barn Finds Face Off, we turn to some more conventional choices that pit two project hot-rods against one another: a 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 fastback here on eBay for $3,500 against a just-uncovered 1973 Plymouth Barracuda 340, listed… more»
