This Bombardier VW Iltis could be a case of a seller who doesn’t know what he has, leading to a good deal for someone who does. Listed on Florida’s craigslist for $3,500 as a “jeep” there are no other… more»
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1939 Studebaker Hearse: Last One on Earth?
We see bold claims in car classifieds all the time. Most of the time they are on eBay and have to do with the level of restoration or the one, careful grandma owner. But this 1939 Studebaker Hearse here… more»
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1949 Chevy COE Wrecker: Full Rotation
For a hot minute, this towing rig looked like the perfect choice for an official Barn Finds extraction vehicle! Unfortunately, the asking price of $10,000 is a bit high, so we won’t be bringing it home any time soon. However, this… more»
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1968 Buick LeSabre: Repo’d Survivor
Barn Finds reader Alan in Michigan gave me a new distraction this week when he sent in this find: a 1968 Buick LeSabre found on a website called Repocast.com. While not overflowing with vehicles, there’s enough here to compel you… more»
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1988 Pontiac Fiero GT: 1,000 Miles
It takes either a lot of restraint or a very vivid imagination to put a car in mothballs the day you drive it off the lot. I’ve never gotten this approach to auto investing, like this 1988 Pontiac Fiero… more»
1976 Datsun 620 Pick-Up: Long Bed
As I’ve alluded to before, I enjoy consistency in a collection – which happens to be why my projects are the same make and color. Call me boring, but I like a theme. So the listing for this original 1976 Datsun 620… more»
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Jeff In The Junkyard: Back From Vacation!
As you may have noticed, I’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from my junkyard trips. Blame it on nice weather and not wanting to spend weekends deep in the woods getting bitten by ticks and scraped by brambles!… more»
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1976 AMC Matador Brougham: Room For 9
Here’s one I haven’t seen before: a 1976 AMC Matador Brougham wagon! You can find it here on eBay in Simpsonville, South Carolina. My first reaction to this long-nose estate is how aggressive a wagon can become with a simple… more»
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1964 Volkswagen Bus: Cool School
Update – This school Samba sold for an impressive $32,000! Hopefully, the new owner will get in touch with us. This 21-window VW Bus here on eBay is one of the best conversions I’ve seen of the popular 60s… more»
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1987 Zimmer Motor Coach: Executive Decision
By the same seller of the dilapidated Mercedes 6.9 comes this executive-friendly motorhome made by Zimmer in the 1980s, listed on eBay with the reserve unmet. It’s funny to think how things like a VHS player meant you had… more»
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1979 Mercedes 450SEL: Deflated 6.9
Take a look at this classic Mercedes 450SEL here on eBay with the torque-monster 6.9 V8 stuffed inside. This is a serious project, for people not scared of spiders in addition to untold thousands of dollars in work. The… more»
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Dodge R2 and Jeep CJ: Bramble Vans
Barn Finds reader Robert R. spotted what he aptly named a “jungle find” here on craigslist – a very cool Dodge R2 truck and a similarly entangled Jeep CJ. The R2 is what caught my eye, since it looks like… more»
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1984 Maserati Biturbo: Cheap Italian
I have a sad infatuation with these cheap Maserati Biturbos. I don’t know if it’s due to my general affection for most ’80s imports or that I think the combination of turbocharged power with a manual transmission and super comfy… more»
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1984 Saab 900: No Winters
There are two things common to New England: Saabs and rust. For whatever reason, the Yankee culture finds Saabs and Volvos quite endearing, so it’s not uncommon to find elderly versions of both marques still roaming around. However, the… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron
Although the 1986 Chrysler LeBaron isn’t exactly desirable by today’s standards (or even 1986 standards), it’s amazing how often it appeared in TV and the movies. Right off the bat I can think of a Seinfeld episode where it had a… more»
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Looking To Trade: Bond For A Backhoe
Now here’s an interesting one: a seller of a genuine Bond Bug who’d consider trading for some heavy-duty construction equipment! Listed here on craigslist for $5,000 or trades, this funky microcar was the subject of one of my favorite… more»
