Remember when NASCAR played more than a small role with car companies and with car designs? This 1976 Oldsmobile 442 is a case of that. It can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, in the… more»
Project Cars
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Father/Son Project Material: 1974 Jensen-Healey
This 1974 Jensen-Healey roadster has been sidelined for many years after two attempts as father-son projects ultimately stalled. I’ve never looked too closely at these British droptops but may have to: powered with an all-alloy Lotus-sourced DOHC mill, they… more»
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Taxi Cab Dreams: 1960 Mercedes 190D
The seller of this long-abandoned 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 “Ponton”-series sedan claims it was imported to be used as a taxi cab here in the U.S. There’s some irony there, as many W123s that leave our country for overseas markets… more»
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Pocket Sized Wagon: 1950 Crosley Woody
Small and simple, the Crosley brand automobiles offered unique styling in a compact package. This 1950 model wagon is a project in progress that is on the verge of being a runner. With fresh wheels and tires, this small… more»
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Ten Batteries Needed: 1983 Trimuter EV
I wonder if the parking brake (2×4) comes with the sale of this 1983 Trimuter? You’ll have to get in touch with the seller about that. It’s listed on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, and it’s located… more»
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3 Names 3 Countries: 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu
I know a few people with three names but I can’t think of too many cars with three names, or at least three separate companies in three different countries! This 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu is listed on eBay… more»
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BF EXCLUSIVE: 1964 Chevrolet C30 Stakebed
Barn Finds reader Paul Arnold has submitted yet another classic truck for your consideration, this time a 1964 Chevy C30 with a stakebed body. These old-school workhorses are still plenty useful in farm environments, but they also look quite good… more»
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Slick Conversion: 1934 Oldsmobile Henney Hearse
We have featured some unique and interesting Henney conversions but this 1934 Oldsmobile takes the cake. With great styling and lines, this conversion almost looks more like a gangsters limousine than a hearse. Very complete, but in need of… more»
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No Reserve: 1932 Ford Coupe
How many times have you dreamed of building a hot rod ’32 Ford but either didn’t have the money, or the heart to cut original Henry steel? Well this ’32 Coupe project may be right up your alley. Offered… more»
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Hornet’s Nest: 1974 AMC Hornet
Some of you may be wondering why this economy car is in the Muscle Car category! That is because it sits like a muscle car, looks like a muscle car, and with a V8 engine it would be a… more»
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Up And Coming: 1976 Volkswagen Bus
The Volkswagen Type 2 (AKA VW Bus, VW Van) is one of the most timelessly popular vehicles ever built aside from the Type 1 (Beetle). Much like the Beetle, there was never a time that any iteration of the… more»
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4WD Pioneer: 1956 GMC NAPCO 4×4
Despite looking all the world like a factory-developed package, NAPCO pickups from GMC and Chevrolet were actually the brainchild of an aftermarket company from Minnesota. Now, production eventually moved in-house, and examples like this 1956 GMC pickup were likely… more»
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GTI Alternative: 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S
Seller hyperbole about a certain car being rare because it’s the only one on eBay at the moment is a pet peeve of mine, but I’ll allow it for an original Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S hatchback. In fact, the… more»
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Ghost Museum: Abandoned Shaniko Collection
Although it’s a fairly well-worn tale by now, the abandoned car museum in the ghost town of Shaniko, Oregon, is always a fascinating read. These vehicles were supposedly collected by a single individual who was a bit of a… more»
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Sleeping Godess: 1971 Citroen DS 21
You don’t really have to be a Citroen fan to fully appreciate this car, but it definitely helps. It also helps if you’ve had the chance to drive a properly functioning DS. They are really comfortable high-speed cruisers and… more»
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Weathered Widowmaker: 1979 Porsche 930
It seems we’re having a run on dilapidated Porsche 930s lately, a vehicle that is more often seen in fully preserved or restored condition with a six-figure price tag. Affectionately known as the “Widowmaker” when it was new for… more»
