We’re not even going to pretend anyone will buy this Allied Auto-Bore 48 horizontal earth boring machine advertised here at Machinery Trader, for $48,500. (On the off chance you do need to bore a conduit, this little number runs… more»
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Fresh Ferraris: A Round-Up of Newer Models
Life is a bowl of chocolates, and so is RM Sotheby’s Cavallino Palm Beach auction scheduled for – appropriately enough – Valentine’s Day. Well, okay, it’s not chocolates on offer, but the variety of modern Ferraris is delectable. And… more»
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12k-Mile Taxi Package: 1970 Ford Custom
Ford sold a bundle of Galaxie 500s and LTDs in the 1960s and 1970s. And you’ll still see one pop up from time to time. But lesser seen then and now was the Custom, Ford’s budget full-size car. It… more»
Tee Time: Vintage Harley-Davidson Golf Cart
Once upon a time, Harley-Davidson made all kinds of things. Of course, motorcycles were its mainstay, but the company also manufactured delivery vehicles, an in-town car (Utilicar), mower motors, drone motors, and… golf carts. Listed on eBay is this… more»
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400 Miles! 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Jay Leno enjoys a well-earned reputation in the classic world. His vast garage houses some of the most desirable vehicles in automotive history, including the only privately-owned example of Chrysler’s legendary Turbine Car. However, even he can be taken… more»
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27k Miles! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Many consider the 1970 model year to be the pinnacle of muscle car sales. After that, the combination of rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for lower emissions took its toll on buyer interest. Chevrolet still built a flock… more»
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Reader Find: Hunting Down a Lost 1969 Corvette ZL1
Every so often, a message pops into our inbox that gets our curiosity running full throttle. This week, a Barn Finds reader sent us one of those notes—the kind that makes you stop what you’re doing and start digging… more»
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Vintage RV Road Trip – Todd’s 1982 Lazy Daze
Aircraft aluminum side and roof panels and high-quality interiors make California’s Lazy Daze RVs a top choice in the used camper market. After years of screen-shopping and research, I decided to roll the dice and retrieve this entry-level 1982… more»
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Custom-bodied Racer! 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
Automotive fans who know the wedge-shaped 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 might double-take on this custom-bodied racing version. Our own Michelle Rand dubbed the factory-bodied Dino a “nimble wedge” in this June 2025 write-up. Opinions vary on the Dino’s… more»
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$10 Million Barn Find: Jay Leno Reveals The Rarest Mercedes Gullwing
If an automobile find is exciting enough to pique the interest of Jay Leno, there’s not a much better indicator that something special is going on, especially when the car sold at auction for nearly $10 million. That’s the… more»
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One of Few: 1974 Fiat 130 Familiare
Gianni Agnelli inherited management of Fabbrica Italiana di Automobili Torino, which we know as Fiat, in 1963 when he was in his mid-forties. Fiat had been founded by a consortium including Gianni’s grandfather Giovanni in 1899, producing its first… more»
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Missing 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 Discovered After 43 Years!
If you ask a dozen different enthusiasts what their ultimate Barn Find would be, you will probably receive as many different answers. However, the classic sitting in this storage unit would rate high on any list. This genuine 1964… more»
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Reader Find: 1996 Ford Mustang GT With 28k Miles
Reader Marc S recently messaged us to see if we would be interested in seeing a 1996 Mustang GT with just 28k original miles. And obviously we responded with, “yes, please”. His late brother-in-law purchased this Mustang when it… more»
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Scorched But Still Spendy: 1934 Hispano Suiza J12 Vanvooren Cabriolet
Have you ever experienced a disaster with a car you just finished restoring? I managed to wreck part of my first lacquer paint job (Dove Grey) on an MGA I was restoring, by pumping gas into the trunk: I… more»
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Bucket List Find! 1989 Ford F350 Bucket Truck
Thirty-six years ago nearly to the day, a humble one-ton cab and chassis left its mechanical birthplace bound for New Jersey. In the land of no left turns, skilled workers fitted a utility box and something of extreme utility: … more»
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Reader Rescue: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Restoring a rusty and beat-up classic car is no small task, especially if you undertake the entire project yourself! Reader David B recently shared photos of his Mustang Fastback, and he transformed this wreck into a street machine worth… more»
