There’s no denying that stuffing a high-performance engine under the hood of a compact pickup truck makes for a fun time, and that’s why it’s easy to love GMC’s Syclone. For the 1991 model year, the company stuffed a… more»
Convertible Cruiser: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
In current times, Toyota’s name is synonymous with dependable and practical commuter vehicles. However, during the 1970s and 1980s, the company offered a plethora of front-engine, rear-wheel-drive cars that were both reliable and sporty. The third-generation A60 Celica was… more»
Imported SUV: 1994 Mazda Proceed Marvie
In the current automotive market, SUVs (and especially crossover SUVs) are the most popular segment among buyers, but I’d like to think that most automotive enthusiasts aren’t fond of the bland, generic, and often bulbous-looking crossovers that nearly every… more»
9k Mile Red Beauty: 1972 BMW 2002
BMW’s 02 Series was available in a variety of exterior paint colors, with the company offering various bright and eye-catching colors for the sporty coupe. This past September, I wrote about an Inka Orange 2002 that was a major… more»
Turbo Fox: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
The “Fox Body” generation of Ford’s Mustang is my favorite iteration of the popular pony car, and the turbocharged SVO model is one that I am especially fond of. Barn Finds reader Dan D. from NJ found this 1986… more»
Project Westy: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia
Volkswagen’s Vanagons are undoubtedly popular vehicles, thanks to their unmistakable looks and practicality. This 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia is a rather extensive project that was stationary for the past 14 years, but it is available here on eBay for… more»
No Reserve: 1984 Toyota Pickup Xtracab 4×4
Toyota’s truck models earned a place in automotive history, thanks to their unstoppably reliable and rugged nature. Unfortunately, the same positive attributes are the reason that finding a clean and well-kept example of a Toyota truck is a challenge… more»
22k Mile Survivor: 1981 Ford Escort GL
Update 3/22/20 – After featuring this 1981 Ford Escort GL last fall, it’s for sale again, this time here on craigslist in Palm Bay, Florida for $3,900. Someone won the car on the eBay auction for $2,550 and at… more»
Euro Wagon: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 230TE 4-Speed
In the not-so-distant past, American car buyers adored station wagons. In most cases, station wagons provided extra practicality without affecting driving dynamics. However, coming across a wagon with a manual transmission isn’t an easy task, which makes this 1989… more»
Ugly Unicorn: 1992 Saab 9000 Turbo Survivor
Though it might not be the most sought-after Saab, the 9000 Turbo is a quirky, yet classy vehicle that offers a fun driving experience. This particular 1992 Saab 9000 Turbo is likely one of the sweetest remaining examples of… more»
Sweet Square Tail: 1974 BMW 2002Tii
For myself and many other automotive enthusiasts, BMW’s 02 Series is a “bucket list” vehicle to own. While countless examples of the iconic sports car are projects that require significant time and cash, this 1974 BMW 2002Tii that’s available… more»
Mustang-Powered 1986 Ford LTD Wagon!
As clean examples of Ford’s Foxbody Mustang become scarce, enthusiasts are modifying other vehicles that also use the company’s Fox platform. While models such as the Thunderbird and the Fairmount are fairly popular, this 1986 Ford LTD II Wagon… more»
V8-Powered 1957 Land Rover Pickup
Update 1/18/20 – This cool old Landie has resurfaced here on eBay. Looks like it sold back in April and the new owner in Minnesota has relisted it with the old photos. Hopefully, it’ll find a new home where… more»
11k-Mile Survivor: 1990 Chevrolet C1500 454 SS
While today’s performance trucks are on the flashier side, it’s nice to reminisce on pickups like Chevrolet’s C1500 454 SS. From 1990 to 1994, Chevrolet outfitted a regular cab, short bed, 2WD 1500 pickup truck with a 7.4-liter V8… more»
Rangoon Red Survivor: 1968 Ford F-250 Custom
There’s no denying that the 5th-generation of Ford’s F-Series truck is one of the most handsome designs that the company has offered of the incredibly popular truck. This well-kept 1968 Ford F-250 Custom has “lived a life of camping… more»
Cummins-Swapped Chevy: 1965 Chevrolet C-10
Regardless of generation, Chevrolet’s C-10 trucks are popular choices for customization by enthusiasts. However, it’s not every day that you see one with a turbocharged Cummins diesel engine under the hood, like this first-generation 1965 Chevrolet C-10 that’s available… more»