Up for grabs on eBay is an exceedingly rare 1966 Matra Djet 5, a fiberglass-bodied sports coupe that was the world’s first mid-engined production vehicle. Over the course of its production, the Djet enjoyed a colorful competition history and… more»
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No Reserve: 1957 Porsche 356 Coupe
The seller of this basketcase 1957 Porsche 356 is a well-known specialist in hunting down and procuring early Porsches, even those in derelict condition. While this coupe model is quite rusty, it’s also largely stock with a complete interior… more»
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Batter up! 1982 Chevrolet Citation X-11
With the opening of baseball season, a car like this 1982 Chevrolet Citation X-11 is either a swing and a miss, a strikeout, or a homerun. Or, something in-between? This one is on eBay with an unmet opening bid… more»
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Affordable Fins: 1960 Cadillac De Ville
Reasonable condition Cadillac’s always grab my attention and this ’60 De Ville is a very promising car for not a lot of money. Needing some interior attention, and what appears to be minor repair to floors, this Deville could… more»
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Bush Find: 1972 Chevrolet Suburban
Typically something designated as a “Bush Find” sounds like a lost cause, but this 1972 Suburban is not a lost cause whatsoever. Here is another “ran when parked” type of situation, and the seller believes that with little effort… more»
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Low Mileage? 1956 Chevrolet 210
Purchased 8 years ago, the current seller thinks he bought this 210 coupe from the original owner who swore that the 38,738 mileage was absolutely accurate. While I have seen worse off 210’s, this car isn’t too shabby, but… more»
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Giugiaro Sedan: 1989 Lancia Thema
Here’s a car we didn’t get in the U.S. but I desperately wish we did: the Lancia Thema, which could be optioned with a Ferrari-built eight-cylinder mill in a model called the 8.32. However, just because this example doesn’t… more»
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Wonder Bread Rescue: 1947 Ford Box Truck
Here’s one we don’t often see: a 1947 Ford box truck, spotted by Barn Finds reader Peter Rettig. This unusual design has a body by Ward in New York, according to the seller, and wears an all-aluminum skin. The truck… more»
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One Family Owner: 1931 Harley-Davidson V-Series
The Harley-Davidson V-series motorcycles are a well-known breed, from doing duty as civil servants on California’s Highway Patrol to being among the stars as Steve McQueen’s bike of choice. This example is somewhere further down the list, having resided… more»
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Field Of Intrigue: 1968 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
Reader AMXBrian submitted the link to an ad for a 1968 LeMans convertible. Normally, I shy away from listings with minimal information and less than three or four pictures because they aren’t particularly interesting. While this 1968 LeMans is… more»
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1969 Ford Rustang Mach 1 Q-Code
The seller of this 1969 Mach 1 presents it honestly in “as-is” condition exactly as it appears, and the photos document the extent of the serious rust issues. Is the $14,000 asking price realistic? In today’s market it is… more»
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President Reagan Approved: 1986 Subaru BRAT GL
Along with the word patina, using the word “iconic” usually draws out a few groans, but there is probably no more ironic… I mean.. well, you know what I mean.. vehicle from Subaru than a 1986 Subaru BRAT. Or… more»
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Gullwings On Parade: Bricklin SV1 Project Pair
This pair of classic Bricklin SV1s has been unearthed in the Netherlands, a long way from their origins as a Canadian-built car sold largely in the USA. One bears Dutch registration while the other still sports UK documentation and… more»
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Disenchanted Owner: 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV
This pretty 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV looks like an excellent candidate for a restoration project you can drive while you improve. The seller claims it was stored carefully – and the right way – since 1992 and still runs… more»
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Needs Floorboards: 1987 Buick Grand National
Over the last few months, we’ve seen some wild Buick Grand National finds, none more off the wall than the pair of new-in-the-wrapper cars discovered in a dingy garage. Those were likely unobtainable for most of us, which is… more»
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Gary Stopped Driving: 1976 Toyota Celica
It’s rare that we get sellers as honest as the one that’s listed this 1976 Toyota Celica on behalf of his friend, Gary. This Japanese Mustang is claimed to be a rust-free Texas specimen, and despite its tired cosmetics,… more»
