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»
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1963 Ford Thunderbird: Unloved Classic
When I pull together fragments of youthful memories, I seem to recall the classic Thunderbird being held in high regard. Whether it was my grandfather or a neighbor, the Thunderbird was always viewed as a desirable car by the… more»
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1972 AMC Randall Gremlin X: Unofficial Hot Rod
When I saw the eBay ad for a low-mileage AMC Gremlin with a jaw-dropping price of $60,000, I knew I had to have a closer look. Sure, this 1972 AMC Gremlin X here on eBay has less than 10,000 original… more»
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1934 Chrysler Airflow: Love Story
These are the ones I hope for – the eBay listings for cars that have so much of their previous owners’ history ingrained within them that it’s impossible not to become part of the story yourself. This 1934 Chrysler… more»
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1967 Mercury Cougar GT: Garage Sale
As I’ve lamented on here before, city living means I rent a few garage bays to keep my cars out of the weather. Since I don’t own them, I try and limit how much stuff I cram inside in… more»
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1969 Mercury Marauder X100: Crazy Paint
I remember when the Marauder nameplate made its re-entry to the market in the early 2000s; it was big, black and imposing. It went after a different consumer, however, than what the original concept set out to capture. This… more»
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1970 Monte Carlo SS 454: Genuine Article?
The Monte Carlo may not be the raciest car on the block, but there were some packages and options that could up the ante quite a bit. If this 1970 Monte Carlo 454 SS is the real deal, this… more»
