I’ve now bought two cars from California, and the absolute best part about them is how dry the bodies are. My latest acquisition has some very small spots I’ll have to deal with eventually, but it hardly qualifies as… more»
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1971 Chevy Blazer: Kept Off Road
The irony is strong with this one! A vehicle perfect for foraging rocky trails and streams has seemingly been kept off the road most of its life. This 1971 Chevy Blazer is listed here on craigslist has an asking price… more»
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1980 Lotus Eclat: Euro Bits
Throw yellow paint on a wedge-shaped sports car and it’s bound to catch my eye. This 1980 Lotus Eclat here on eBay with a starting bid of $4,500 is the European-market version, which gives it more power thanks to a… more»
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1957 Triumph TR3: Father-Son Friendly?
Growing up, my brother and I were the keepers of the car-enthusiast flame in our house. My folks weren’t much into them, but they indulged our hobby as much as possible. To me, the classic Triumph TR3 is a… more»
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1971 VW Squareback: Room For A Cooler
One of my best memories of last summer was taking my 1987 325is to the beach with my wife. It was a simple thing, but the car was finally comfortable enough with a fresh interior and working A/C that we… more»
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1959 Cadillac DeVille: Still Grand
Some cars, even at their worst, are still beautiful. This ’59 Cadillac DeVille listed here on eBay with no reserve is one such car, as its gregarious fins and miles-long hood scream both opulence and excess. And when I… more»
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1960 Chrysler 300F: Strong Sedan
While we generally strive to promote cars on Barn Finds that all of us could potentially buy, there are some vehicles that, despite their high price, are worth sharing for their originality and significance. I’ve always felt the Chrysler… more»
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1965 Ford Mustang: Preserve or Part?
There are some cars that beg the question of whether they should be restored or if they would be better used as a parts donor. This 1965 Mustang found here on craigslist on Florida does not have a listed… more»
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1969 Laverda American Eagle: Thanks Jack!
In the spirit of featuring the occasional motorcycle barn find, this 1969 Laverda American Eagle found here on eBay caught my attention. These Italian-made bikes have an interesting story, especially considering they rose to prominence for their racing abilities… more»
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Racer Face Off: Dodge Coronet VS Ford Pinto
Do you want to go fast in a straight line or blast through the curves? That’s the question we’ve posed to you in this week’s Face Off, where we pit two classics against each other and find out which… more»
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1966 Chevy II Nova SS L79: The Rare Spec
In what can only be described as an era that feels like it existed in an alternate universe, you could walk into your Chevy dealer in 1966 and ask them for a Nova with a Corvette engine. You could… more»
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1965 Volvo PV544: Fender-Lovin’ Good
The classic Volvo PV544 has always struck me as a bit of a Swedish hot rod. Those jacked-up fenders are unlike anything we see on modern Volvos, which is why this 1965 PV544 here on craigslist for $3,000 caught… more»
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1971 Corvette Stingray: Summertime Story
Although the Corvette is somewhat ubiquitous at this point, I had forgotten just how good these cars look in stock form. Credit the low-slung stance, pop-up headlights and bulbous fenders for my fascination with this 1971 Corvette Stingray here… more»
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1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express: Big Red
The Dodge Lil’ Red Express, like this example here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now of $10,500, is on the short list of vehicles to which I have an unnecessary attraction. The dual smoke stacks are what always put this… more»
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Mystery Moped: 1985 Cursor Microcar
The world of microcars is far larger than their diminutive size suggests. It doesn’t seem to follow any particular rationale or timing as to why and when these vehicles-in-miniature are produced, and some truly fly beneath the radar. This… more»
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1972 Toyota FJ40: Low-Buck Conversion
Over the weekend, I visited my in-laws in northwest Florida. One of my favorite stops is at a small used car dealer in the one-horse town where my wife grew up. The dealer is a friend of my father-in-law… more»
