1981 DeLorean DMC-12: Outta Time

There are some cars that deserve to be restored, no matter how bad it looks. And even though it’s difficult to imagine just how much work it’s going to take the next owner to set it right, the work… more»

1950 Buick Roadmaster: Ported Classic

The Buick Roadmaster is one of the most iconic of classic automobiles, with an instantly-recognizable shape and the potential to pack some real power. Unfortunately, this 1950 example here on craigslist for $5,000 in Plano, Texas is going to… more»

1963 Triumph TR4: Just Rolled Out

There are some cars that sellers say, “Just needs a little love” and I quickly roll my eyes. From cars stored under damp car covers beneath a tree to examples left to rot with numerous mechanical issues, a little… more»

1971 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible: Caged In

There was an episode of Wheeler Dealers not too long ago that featured co-host Mike Brewer coming to the USA to buy a Karmann Ghia much like this 1971 example listed here on eBay. He picked up a convertible… more»

1983 Pontiac Trans Am: WS6 Surprise

Firebirds and Camaros from the early ’80s don’t generally get my blood pumping. These cars were victim of the Malaise era, where cost-cutting and desperate attempts at fuel economy ruled the day. However, even in this darkness there were… more»

1959 MGA: A Carb Clean Away

I wish that sellers were right just 75% of the time about all it will take to get a car running. If it’s so simple, why don’t they do it? Or even pay a specialist to, since it won’t… more»

Face Off: 1974 Airstream Vs 1968 Winnebago

When summer rolls around, I know there’s a part of the month of August where I spend a week with my wife’s family in a very rural – and camper friendly – location. I’m talking the deep South, where… more»

1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille: Rough And Ready

If there was ever a car that was begging for simply applying some clear coat over the well-weathered paint, this Caddy would be it. Listed for $5,500 here on Kansas City’s craigslist, it was supposedly laid up in sometime… more»

1968 Saab 96: Tow Yard Save

I would love to spend a day at a police impound yard. I can only imagine some of the cars that come in, especially in areas like Los Angeles where the specimens are rust-free and as varied as the… more»

1953 Hudson Hornet: Tattooed Metal

The concept of pinstriping is not entirely unlike the tendency for young people to invest in body art. It’s a form of expression, I suppose, but it doesn’t really change what’s underneath that fancy ink. Fortunately, a car like… more»

1970 Citroen DS: Grandpa’s Au Revoir

It’s rare to find these classic Citroens in working condition when they do pop up, and restored ones are commanding a serious premium as of late. This 1970 example here on eBay is cheap at the moment, with no… more»

1962 Austin Healey 3000: Ran When Parked

There are some cars that seem to command a following no matter where they go, and it’s safe to say the Big Healeys fall into that category. This 1962 MK2 example was posted here on craigslist for $14,000 as part… more»

1971 Lotus Europe: The Anti-Project

Europas pop up on Barn Finds a fair amount, and usually in project car form. Credit the fact that these vehicles do not have tremendously high values on the open market and restoring anything of this vintage with British… more»

1972 VW Beetle: Sawzall Save

We all enjoy the idea of buying a car with a little bit of history, and it helps when sellers clue us in to a car’s past. I don’t think I’ve seen a more head-scratching description than the one… more»

1966 Dodge Coronet Wagon: Bad in Black

The subject of wagons has come up before on Barn Finds, including our recent Face Off of American battle wagons. While I love the idea of the extra space, the proportions are often so ungainly that I lose interest… more»

1973 BMW 3.0CS: Taking It Personally

In my opinion, there are some cars that should be put back together the exact way they came apart. If you’re restoring certain classics, there’s a way to do things that keeps them intact for the next generation to… more»

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