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Parts Truck Included: 1947 Willys Wagon

Old Willys wagons are a wonderful design, with lots of glass and a two-piece rear gate that just oozes character. The one featured here is a total project, but potentially a worthy one considering a spare shell is included… more»

Boss Business Coupe! 1938 Dodge Project

If you were a traveling salesman in 1938 this Dodge Business Coupe would’ve been a great way to travel the countryside with your sales samples in the huge trunk. Today this is a great piece of automotive history in… more»

Super Cheap Z: 1983 Datsun 280ZX Project

As the last of the Datsun-branded Z-cars, the S130 chassis is regularly subjected to mixed opinions from enthusiasts. For those who enjoy the model, this 1983 Datsun 280ZX GL project is available here on eBay in Alachua, Florida with… more»

Something Special? 1973 Dodge Dart

This 1973 Dodge Dart poses an interesting puzzle, and it is one that I’m hoping that our Barn Finds readers may be able to provide some answers to. It is a solid car, and it looks like a bit… more»

Original 327 Equipped 1969 Chevrolet Camaro!

Despite the 1969 Camaro’s prominent status on many enthusiasts’ Top Ten list of cars-to-own-someday, examples turn up for sale every week across the budget spectrum. You want a DIY project? How about one with an oak tree for an… more»

Rough And Ready: 1972 Ford Bronco Sport

There’s nothing quite like a No Reserve auction to bring the potential buyers running, and this 1972 Bronco is quite a good example of that. After opening at $6,500, the bidding has risen to $8,700, and at that price,… more»

Buy One Get One Free: Two 1987 Yugo GV Projects

Recently, it seems like Facebook Marketplace has become a more popular place to find good deals on vehicles and parts. However, the platform often leads to uninformed inquiries from buyers and also sellers with overly ambitious expectations. The latter… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1955 Chevrolet 150

This 1955 Chevrolet 150 has been sitting since 1982, and that has been long enough for its dark blue paint to gather a reasonable coating of mold. For the new owner, this is a car that represents a blank… more»

Perfect First Project: 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe

The owner of this 1930 Ford Model A suggests that it would be equally suited to either a restoration or rod project. While I appreciate both, I think that it would be a shame to see a car that… more»

Fresh Paint: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

The owner of this 1969 Oldsmobile 442 has commenced the restoration process but has decided to part with the car before it is complete. With the ongoing popularity of the 442, there has been some interest shown in this… more»

26k Genuine Miles: 1960 NSU Sport Prinz

Designed by the famed Bertone Studios and released in 1958, the Sport Prinz was an attempt by NSU to inject some sporting excitement into its range. It offered improvements in performance over its 2-door sedan cousin, and during its… more»

Aussie Winter Project: 1959 Ford Skyliner

With 12,915 cars rolling off the production line, the 1959 Ford Skyliner is not the rarest car on the planet. However, in the place that this particular car calls home, it is a rare sight indeed. Located in Brighton… more»

Sitting Since 1980: 1967 Lotus Elan SE Coupe

For those who love the Mazda MX5/Miata, this is where the story of that car really began. The design philosophy of the Elan was used to provide the guiding principles behind the Miata, and best encapsulated the Colin Chapman… more»

More Info Needed: 1968 Dodge Charger

When you are looking at an online advertisement for a classic car, there is probably nothing more frustrating than having the seller dangle a small amount of information in front of you, and then they leave you hanging. That’s… more»

Turbo SUV: 1992 GMC Typhoon Project

Based on the GMC Jimmy of the time, the 1992 GMC Typhoon remains one of the greatest performance SUVs ever produced, with eye-catching styling and impressive driving dynamics. However, any vehicle can deteriorate when left out, which is definitely… more»

Junkyard Cosworth Update: Missing Link Found!

When I last reported on the progress being made on my junkyard find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, there was a fairly big item on my list of missing components that was stripped out by the junkyard I bought… more»