It’s not every day you see a conventional used car dealer posting a desert-find classic for sale – especially when there aren’t any deserts nearby! This 1972 Ford Ranchero Squire popped up here on craigslist for $3,000 at a… more»
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1978 Plymouth Sapparo: Badge Engineered
There’s an old salvage yard near me that hasn’t taken much new inventory in for several years, so there’s plenty of oddball stuff strewn about the property. Among them is a Dodge Challenger that looks like none you’ve ever… more»
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1952 Citroën Traction Avant: Game-changer
If you open almost any book about achievements in automotive history, the Citroën Traction Avant will likely grace at least one page. These front-drivers were considered revolutionary in their day, both for the drivetrain configuration and the ample space… more»
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1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon
When I came across this ad, I had a difficult time recalling the last time I saw a Fiesta Wagon for sale. Well, the answer as to why is fairly obvious: this is a rare bird, with supposedly fewer… more»
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1965 Dodge Coronet Convertible: Farm Find
There are times when I’m compelled to research a seller’s claims to see if they hold water. This is especially true when it’s clear that the car was recently discovered and quickly put up for sale, such as in the… more»
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1967 Volkswagen Bus: Dusty Type 2
Over the weekend, I visited a junkyard in rural Massachusetts and found a row of Volkswagen Microbuses of different configurations stacked next to each other. When you see them together, it’s amazing to see how many different ways one… more»
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1972 Volvo P1800 ES: Accessible Example
Not too long ago, a 1973 Volvo P1800ES smashed every auction record by selling for over $90,000. That’s pretty amazing for a utilitarian hauler that while attractive, has never been known for its collectability. Fortunately, you can still find… more»
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1971 Lancia Fulvia 1.3S: Rev-Happy Italian
Italian cars have always been a fascination of mine, but I’ve never come close to owning one. There’s something about them that my old BMWs don’t possess – Alfas and Lancias especially, as they just tend to ooze charisma… more»
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1964 Royale: Arden Eby Who?
Every now and again, a car pops up that is a total head-scratcher – that’s why we need our Barn Finds readers to help us figure this one out! The craigslist listing for this 1964 Royale, a limo built… more»
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Subaru Brat Duo: Package Pickups
Even if you’re not a fan of the foreign makes, you have to give them credit: they experimented with some off-beat models over the years. The Subaru Brat has always been a vehicle I’d like to own for at… more»
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1972 Chevy Camaro: Classic Driver
When I think of Camaros like this 1972 model here on craigslist for $5,900, two things come to mind: bumpers and horsepower. The constant battle for horsepower in the ’70s and into the ’80s as fuel efficiency and the… more»
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Mopar Barn Find: Hidden for Decades
A 1971 ‘Cuda 340, 1970 Dart Swinger 340, 1971 Super Bee 383, and two 1970 Chargers: find them all in one collection, supposedly just discovered, here on craigslist for $120,000. I’ve never understood why sellers want to list these… more»
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Tri-Power Barn Find: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
There are a few automotive designs that always stop me in my tracks, including cars like this 1959 Chevrolet Impala found here on craigslist. The rear end, like an angry man scrunching his brow, is one of the most… more»
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Delivery Duel: 1972 Divco VS 1954 Chevy
There’s a part of me that’s sad to hear Amazon is potentially making use of drones for faster package delivery. Sure, it’ll be great to get our orders almost instantly, but it pushes us further away from the days… more»
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1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL: Keeps Going Up!
There’s been much said about the seemingly immediate uptick in values for the Mercedes-Benz 190SL. If we’ve learned anything over the past few months, it’s that several rusty projects have come to life to ride the coattails of decent… more»
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1975 BMW 2002: Cheap Tii?
If the ’02 race car was too pricy for you, then here is a cheaper option! As we get closer to summer, I’m anxiously awaiting the return of my brother’s 2002 to the back roads of Maryland. He’s had the… more»
