While just about any car looks better on wire knock-off wheels, this 1966 Fiat 1500 GT Ghia could be sitting on cinder blocks and I’d still consider it beautiful. Spotted by Barn Finds reader Harlyn J, this Ghia can be found… more»
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1978 Corvette 25th Anniversary: Cheap Collectible
I’ve always liked the 25th anniversary edition Corvettes, despite the fact that everyone and their mother socked them away in hopes they’d be the only guy on the block with a low-mileage example. I liken it to finding out… more»
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Never Seen One: 1981 Puma GTB S2
Barn Finds reader Jim S spotted this unusual 1981 Puma GTB S2 here on eBay, and it may be the only one in the country. Puma vehicles were never officially exported to the U.S. from their home market of Brazil, but… more»
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1958 VW Beetle Convertible: Cali Survivor
This 1958 VW Beetle convertible here on craigslist in San Francisco caught my eye this morning. I like it because it’s an earlier model, with the smaller tail lights and the recessed headlamps behind glass lenses, among other details… more»
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Pre-Ranchero: Custom 1953 Ford Pickup
This custom Ford “Ranchero” was spotted here on craigslist in Maui, Hawaii as an interesting project made from a conjoined ’53 Ford sedan and ’52 station wagon. Said to be a resident of the Hawaiian island since new, the work… more»
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1954 Chevrolet Corvette: All That Remains
When you think early Corvettes, I can’t hold it against you if your thoughts immediately jumped to imagery of fully-restored coupes and convertibles with perfect paint and rebuilt engines. Well, this 1954 Corvette here on eBay does much to dispel the notion… more»
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1970 Porsche 914-6: Benchmark Car?
There’s been a fair amount of chatter lately among VW/Porsche fanatics that now’s the time to buy a 914 if you want a reasonably priced project. Of course, the six-cylinder versions have always been desirable, but I suspect this… more»
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1958 Willys Jeep FC-150: Nice 10-Footer
Barn Finds reader Charles Hefner spotted this very nice survivor-grade ’58 Jeep Willys FC-150 here on eBay, and with only a day left and no bites on the $14,500 Buy-It-Now, I suspect it might be re-listed shortly. In fairness, I… more»
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1928 Ford Woody Project: Ready to Rod
Barn Finds reader Olaf recently found some vintage Fords on craigslist, and I quickly earmarked this 1928 Woody project as my favorite. You can find it here on craigslist in Silver Springs, Florida. While certainly far from complete, it’s not hard… more»
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1973 BMW 2000 Touring: Found In Germany
This 1973 BMW 2000 Touring here on eBay was discovered in a German barn and shipped overseas as a restoration candidate. The seller is a European workshop of sorts, so they specialize in sourcing the rare parts and cars… more»
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Pint-Sized Fun: Rupp Vega GT Go-Kart
If the Porsche 936 go-kart we featured a few months back was too rich for your blood, maybe this Rupp Vega GT go-kart here on eBay is a more affordable alternative. While I did love that Porsche and the… more»
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Oddball Swap: Chevy C10, Ford Galaxie and Mercedes
Yesterday’s “trade only” Mustang isn’t the end of our swap-special finds: the seller of this 1964 Chevy C-10 pickup here on eBay also has a 1964 Ford Galaxie with visible rear end damage and a 1972 Mercedes 300SEL 4.5, all… more»
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1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85: Holiday Coupe
Barn Finds reader Tom Bode spotted a treasure trove of finds in Florida, including this 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85 Holiday Coupe here on craigslist. I think if I had been of driving age at this time, I may have been an… more»
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1967 Ford Mustang: Trades Only
As someone who occasionally drags home the carcass of a project car, I’m not immune to the prospect of trading a vehicle for something better. However, in my experience, it rarely works out, for no other reason than finding… more»
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 280S: El Salvador Escapee
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280S here on eBay is a pristine example of a Euro-spec sedan that has a fascinating history. US versions of these classic highway cruisers got saddled with clunky lighting and even worse bumpers, so the clean… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: Foreign Relations
Even if I told you where this yard was located, you’d be hard-pressed to find it on a map. While somewhat known by junkyard raiders like myself, it’s not a place that advertises and the inventory rarely changes. So,… more»
