When I found this Javelin on eBay I was quite impressed with how solid it appeared to be, and then I read the second sentence in the description: ” I really don’t want to cut this up and part… more»
Project Cars
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A Little Of Everything: 40+ Finds, One Location!
There’s something for everyone (okay, at least American car lovers) in this find of over 40 vehicles located in Hickory, North Carolina and advertisedĀ here on craigslist. The seller doesn’t exactly go overboard with their descriptions and requests phone contact… more»
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Loads of Potential: 1969 AMX 390
Today’s feature car has been referred to us by Barn Finds reader AMXBrian and I thank him for his contribution. It does place me in something of a quandary. I suspect that our man is something of an aficionado… more»
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Triumph or Adversity: 1974 Triumph TR6
The TR6 is my favorite of the Triumph TR series of sports cars. There’s just something about the styling that has attracted me to them since I was a teenager. Located in Fontana, California, this TR6 comes with a… more»
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Solid Project Car: 1968 Ford Mustang
Located in Martinsburg, West Virginia and listed for sale here on eBay is this 1968 Mustang. Offered with a clear title, the seller has set a BIN of $8,000 but there is an option to make an offer.
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Engine Not Included: 1979 Lotus Eclat
The seller proclaims this 1979 Lotus Eclat to be a “DOHC supercar” just before telling us the engine and transmission are not included in the sale. Apparently, it was purchased for the drivetrain, as the seller wasn’t actually interested… more»
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Three to Make One: VW Beetle Collection
Could you make one Beetle out of these three projects? Or is it best to simply keep the $1,200 in your pocket and find a better example? That’s the question in front of you if this three-for-one deal up… more»
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SWB Targa: 1968 Porsche 912
This isn’t the worst Porsche project we’ve seen, but it’s far from the easiest. The seller still says “it’s all there” as it relates to completeness, despite not having an engine, transmission, or interior. There is rust to contend… more»
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Unbeatable Patina: 1953 Chevrolet Station Wagon
Since I started writing for Barn Finds I have made a concerted effort to avoid the “p” word, but the seller uses that word when describing this car in their advertisement, so I guess that I can no longer… more»
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Tiger’s Little Brother: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
A few weeks ago I wrote a story on a 1967 Sunbeam Tiger, so it seems fitting that today I have the opportunity to write about the car that the Tiger is descended from. Located in Sarasota, Florida and… more»
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Snake In The Grass: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
Performance and 1978 – two things as car enthusiasts we don’t normally use in the same sentence. After all, 1978 was all about style and nothing was riding higher at the time than 2 door personal luxury coupes. But… more»
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Repo Man Cometh: 1988 Chevy Corvette 35th Anniversary
This 1988 35th Anniversary Edition Chevrolet Corvette has an interesting history, and one that I’d recommend only out-of-state buyers get involved with. The car is being sold as part of a repossession at an outfit called “Moneytree Title Loan”,… more»
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You Get 4: Alfa Romeo Package Deal
Over the years Alfa Romeo has been the target of more jokes than I would care to count, and I’ve even used some of them myself. This listing that you will find here on eBay may not be a… more»
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Same Family Since ’53: 1946 Willys CJ2A
In a few days, the 1949 Willys Jeep from the large Georgia collection we’re helping clean out will be on its way home with a new owner. We’re psyched for the result but bummed if you missed out on… more»
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Early Model Pair: ’62 + ’63 VW Beetles
If my experience selling cars and trucks out of the large collection of vehicles in Georgia has taught me anything, it’s that old aircooled VWs still command a following, even in project form. This pair of Bugs includes a… more»
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Unfortunate Timing: 1935 Studebaker Dictator
It has often been said that timing is everything. Unfortunately for Studebaker timing wasn’t always their strong suit. When they released their new model in 1927 they had no idea that in a few short years the name Dictator… more»
