Update 6/9/15 – This rust bucket reached a winning bid of $47,100, but either the buyer backed out or the seller decided they wanted more money, as the car has been relisted. Now it is being offered here… more»
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1981 XK1 Tri-Hawk: Never Seen One
What’s that you say? You’d like to ride a motorcycle but you don’t want to get wet from the rain or bugs in your teeth? Well, have we found a solution for you. Called the XKI Tri-Hawk, this curiosity… more»
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1963 Pontiac Bonneville: Employee Special
I’ve never gone through the new car buying process at GM, but I’ve heard the list of options can be somewhat overwhelming. In other words, it isn’t as if there’s one or two packages to choose from; instead, buyers… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: Amish Country Part 2
I mentioned in last week’s Jeff in the Junkyard round-up that my trip to Amish Country offered more than enough fodder for a few weeks’ worth of posts. We’ll move onto new territory next week, but for now, I still have… more»
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1979 Ford Fairmont Ghia: Malaise Fighter
The Ford Fairmont is not a car that conjures up much in the way of impassioned feelings of “must-have” ownership. But like any malaise-era vehicle, if you take things in a better direction that the manufacturer did, it might… more»
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1971 BMW 2002: No Reserve
I’m more than a little tempted by this 1971 BMW 2002 here on eBay with no reserve and bidding up to $3,500. The seller portrays this as a very honest car, with a total repaint and a full engine rebuild… more»
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1966 Chevrolet Suburban: Ready for Defense
Not long ago, we featured a 1974 Chevy C20 that had seen limited use as part of a town fire department’s fleet of brush-fire fighting vehicles. I thought it’d be impossible to top that for all-things cool about municipal vehicles,… more»
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1965 Corvair Corsa: Corv-8 Conversion
Here’s a throwback to a different era: “For $1,000 and 40 hours of work, you can have one!” That was purported to be the marketing jingle for the Crown Conversions kit to transform standard Corvairs into a V8-powered rocket…. more»
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Not Slowing Down: 1971 Porsche 914-6
Barn Finds reader Jim S spotted this bright yellow Porsche 914-6 here on eBay, and in doing so, exposed the rapid rise in value these factory hot rods continue to enjoy. Bidding is near $40K with 5 days left on the… more»
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Clean Survivor: 1980 Ford Pinto
As I’ve relayed a few times in other posts, I’ve begun the process of searching for a first home. The whole idea is appealing and off-putting at the same time: having a garage and our own space will be… more»
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1960 Jaguar S-Type: Jag On A Bus
As a frequent junkyarder, the above photo is a scene played out in scrap yards across America: put the valuable stuff up high so the parts-chasers can’t damage it. Of course, this does nothing to stymie the rust worm,… more»
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1970 Excalibur SS: Acquired Appreciation
Have you ever spent years being completely turned off by a car only to one day wake up and think – “Eh, it’s not so bad”? Well, that’s what has happened to me as it pertains to this 1970 Excalibur… more»
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1972 Plymouth Barracuda: Sort Of Orignal
I’m conflicted over this super straight Barracuda: dubbed a garage find, it’s said to have seen little use over the past several years, and it’s listed here on eBay with active bidding to $11,000 and the reserve unmet. And… more»
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1974 Toyota Land Cruiser: Dry But Rough
In this week’s edition of Jeff in the Junkyard, one of the vehicles retired to Amish Country included an FJ55 Land Cruiser which a few of you had recollections of being unstoppable off-road. Well, here’s your chance to save one before… more»
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1976 Mercury Capri: Hotted Up
We’ve featured a few Capris in the past, and the general consensus is they were decent driving cars in their day. Today, these European-market Fords are tough to find in good shape, with many having rusted away years ago…. more»
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1963 Jaguar E-Type: Hot Rod Brit
Though the Jaguar E-Type has always been cherished for its balance of performance and dignity, this fly yellow XKE Series 1 is clearly a cat of a different breed. Listed here on eBay with an optimistic $75,000 Buy-It-Now, this… more»
