It’s spring at last and almost convertible weather. Here’s a red convertible listed on craigslist that looks promising. It’s said to have only about 40,000 miles, the paint looks decent from here, it’s got the original hubcaps, and there’s not… more»
Barn Finds
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Autorama Centerpiece: 11.5 Mile 1963 Chevrolet Impala
As a writer, I don’t really like to re-hash other folks stories unless it is a REALLY good topic. I much prefer writing my own original stories, but sometimes there are things that someone else has already covered that… more»
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Parked in ’98! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Reader James M. spotted this story here on Facebook inquiring about the potential value of a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 that may or may not be for sale. It is described as a numbers-matching two-owner barn find, parked in… more»
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Dusty and Musty: 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
It’s always refreshing when a car claims to be a barn find and looks the part as well. This 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia definitely needs some work to get it back on the road, but it appears to be… more»
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Castillian Cast-Away: LaDawri Victress Coupe Kit
This big, black cast-away coupe actually represents a very interesting bit of fiberglass car history, and for only $650 as found here on Craigslist – it would be a (relatively) inexpensive way to build one of the last surviving… more»
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1 of 188! 1971 LS6 Chevrolet Corvette
If you love Chevy power, or race against it, you quickly learn that “LS6” means “King of the Hill,” and normally we think of the LS6 Chevelle as the car showing its tail lights to the competition. Jamming any… more»
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Mostly A Mystery: 1932 Chevrolet DeLuxe Phaeton
Imagine cruising with the top down in this old Chevy. Wouldn’t it be grand to finish the restoration of this grand Phaeton? Unfortunately, pre-war cars like this 1931 Chevy are often not worth restoring because a nice example can… more»
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Promising Project: 1930 Harley-Davidson
This 1930 Harley Davidson V is said to be a true barn find. It was apparently rescued from a barn around twenty years ago and put back on the road. It can be found here on eBay with a… more»
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1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Story
Tucked away in a Mike Wagner’s Wisconsin plating shop, this dusty yet solid 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 waited “at least” twenty-five years. One connection led to another, and a deal was struck to sell the car to a… more»
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Stout Tow Rig? 1975 Chevrolet Suburban
Station wagons are really popular these days but if you need a bit more room and good towing capacity to drag your gear around, these old Suburbans are great. In California, it’s even better if they are from 1975… more»
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In A Shed For Years! 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo
As much beloved as the original Porsche 930 Turbo is by Stuttgartphiles, it’s hard for me to believe that a low-mileage example has deteriorated to this state. I’d love to know the story behind it, but the advertisement posted… more»
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Stored 28 Years! 1970 Dodge Coronet Survivor
This largely original 1970 Dodge Coronet has been sleeping in Seattle since 1990. Thanks to reader G Keller for spotting this B-body Mopar here on Seattle, Washington craigslist. Warning for Mopar newbies: don’t get too excited about the “440”… more»
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14k Mile Survivor! 1977 Chevy K5 Blazer
We see so many ads claiming vehicles to be low mileage survivors and are always skeptical. This once, I really believe the ad here on craigslist for this 14,000 mile Blazer. The owner used it for a year and… more»
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Something In The Barn: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
Whenever it seems like the amount of actual barn finds is waning, more seem to surface! This 1974 VW Thing is a real barn find wearing the barn grime to prove it! This VW is certainly a project, but… more»
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Long Damp Nap: 1931 Cadillac LaSalle Sport Coupe
The LaSalle was a General Motors “companion make” created to fill the gap between Buick and Cadillac. The least expensive Cadillac was over $3,000 and the most expensive Buick was a little over $2,000. It was more than just a baby… more»
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Sweet ‘Vette under $400!
This Hiawassee, Georgia yard find, a Chevrolet Chevette spotted here on eBay, checks all the boxes: “No Title,” check, “Unknown Year,” check, “Not Running or Parts Car,” check, “As-is,” double-check. Still, if you’re looking for a project car on the… more»
