If I would have been driving a mail vehicle in the late-1950s I would have wanted something like this 1957 Cushman Mailster. This project package purveyor is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $2,000 and even… more»
Project Cars
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Droptop Twins: Two 1965 Plymouth Valiant convertibles
For Mopar A-body aficionados, here’s an opportunity to pick up a pair of 1965 Plymouth Valiant Convertibles! They are being offered here on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,500. They are located in Glenallen, Missouri, which is halfway between Memphis… more»
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Barn Cat: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
Note to self: when painting a car do more prep work than just wiping it down and then spraying it a different color. That’s one issue with this otherwise desirable 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 convertible that has been… more»
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Shorty: 1973 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne Super
Being 6′-5″ tall, my nickname in high school was usually a variation of “shorty” or something similar to that. That’s what I’ve always called these shortbox pickups – shorty. This shorty, or more formally, this 1973 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne… more»
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16 Years Stored: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
Ford’s rare Mustang SVO has a tendency to hide out in storage – not necessarily as a future collector’s item, mind you, just “stored.” While some Mustangs are deliberately mothballed for the purpose of preserving future value, the SVO… more»
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Broken Art: Wrecked 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort
While we often see Porsche’s iconic 959 in perfectly preserved condition, it is a supercar capable of impressive speeds – but that doesn’t mean every millionaire owner has the skills to drive the car properly. In fact, given their… more»
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One of 20: 1972 Hathaway Hunter
Imagine my surprise when searching for more info about this wicked Hathaway Hunter “kit” car to find out our very own Jamie Palmer owns one of the 20 or so known to exist! Fellow editor Jamie actually has one… more»
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Mislabeled Model: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster
Accurately identifying the body style of a 1930 Model A can be tricky since Ford offered nine different versions of the car in that year alone. This Model A, offered here on Craigslist near East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania at $6,500,… more»
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Grabber Orange Explosion: Custom Ford Thunderbird
This 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe has been out of action for the last 18 years, following what the seller says is $20K in showcar-grade enhancements. Obviously, the first thing you notice is the outrageous “Grabber Orange” paint sprayed… more»
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Dad’s Racecar: 1955 Austin Healey 100-4
Here’s a car I would have a hard time getting rid of: Barn Finds reader Levi Andrus spotted this autocross-ready 1955 Austin Healey 100-4, which belonged to the seller’s father and has been a track car since the 60s. The Healey… more»
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Rolled in ’72: 1959 Porsche 356
Someday, I hope to meet the owner behind the eBay account, porforauto. They’re the ones that seemingly bought every wrecked Porsche 356 from the 1960s-onward and are now sitting on a stockpile of precious metal. Well, I guess that… more»
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Rare Two-Door: 1975 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe
One of my favorite places to visit on Cape Cod is the Toad Hall Classic Car Museum in Hyannis Port, and if you choose to swing by, you’ll likely see a handsome red Jaguar XJ6 coupe, or XJ6C, parked… more»
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Aftermarket Stretch: 1986 Toyota Pickup
This 1986 Toyota pickup is an oddball for sure, with a custom “stretch” conversion performed to give it some extra rear passenger room in lieu of a traditional extended cab. Apparently, it was sold new on dealer lots, but… more»
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Estate Liquidation: Porsche 911 Collection
Barn Finds reader Barry spotted one of the better Porsche hoards to hit the market recently, as several desirable models are being sold off as part of an estate liquidation. The collection is located in Colorado, and the seller says… more»
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Yes, There’s Six: 1965 Ford Galaxie Package Deal!
Barn Finder Doug M has been working hard and has unearthed my wife’s worst nightmare, so thanks so much for that Doug. Listed for sale here on Craigslist is this package deal of six 1965 Ford Galaxies. Located in… more»
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Dan’s Best Discovery: 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
Update 8/23/2018 – We just heard from Danger Dan, you might remember his finds from a few years ago which you can read about here. It turns out he’s the one to discover this Mangusta! If you have any… more»
