There are just two pictures and no real information provided on the MGB listed on craigslist here in Sacramento, California. With an asking price of $1500, could this be a bargain? There’s no rust visible and hopefully, it’s not sitting… more»
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Worth Restoring? Wrecked Mercedes Unimog
This classic Mercedes-Benz Unimog had an unfortunate encounter of either the roll-over or low-hanging branch kind, resulting in an abrubt decapitation of its cabin. Hopefully, there was no one in the passegner seat or the bed, as there’s a… more»
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Warts And All: 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Hi, folks – let’s try this again. On my last post about this car, my 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe, I threw it out there at the last minute that I was going to sell it in the last part… more»
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Dream Deferred: The Ben-Dera Ford
Spend enough time on the internet and you’ll eventually discover true oddballs languishing like any other barn find featured on this very site. Take, for example, the highly obscure Ben-Dera Ford, one man’s vision of what futuristic vehicle travel… more»
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Where in the World Is this 1956 Panhard Dyna Z?
If only it was a few years newer, I could make a “Tigre in the grass” joke…oh, well. I’ll give it up for a Panhard any time! This product of one of the world’s earliest automakers is ’56 Dyna… more»
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Rare Turbodiesel: 1986 Toyota Camry
It’s not uncommon to find older Toyota trucks utilizing diesel power; my very own 1981 HiAce project relies on an old-school 2L diesel powerplant. What is unusual is to find such mechanical sorcery in an old-school Toyota Camry sedan… more»
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Emergency Boat: 1969 Cadillac Ambulance
Okay, so it isn’t really a boat! Just so you know, I really had to hold myself back from making a Ghostbusters reference even though it is 10 years too new. Old ambulances are super cool, especially considering for many… more»
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Personality Goes A Long Way: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
There is something to be said for being unique. Quirky individuals such as Salvador Dali and Paul Reubens have made legendary careers on the foundation of their eccentricities. However, making a successful quirky car has always been a challenge. … more»
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Open Roof Roadmaster: 1948 Buick
Buick Roadmaster’s are cool cars that pop up from time to time, but when was the last time you saw a solid Convertible? Certainly more desirable with its convertible roof, this not so common find is very solid, looking… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1956 Singer Roadster
Before you dismiss this 1956 Singer 4AD SM 1500 roadster as one of a handful of ’50s low-production sports cars that suffered from 10 pounds of wishful thinking in a five-pound reality-shaped bag, consider that the (also English) Singer… more»
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Never Been Fixed: 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra
Quick: when is a Fiat not a Fiat? When it’s a Pininfarina Azzurra, of course! (Bertone X1/9 gets you credit, too, smartypants). After Fiat gave up the ghost on the U.S. market, it turned its aging but still popular… more»
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Aircraft Hangar Find: 1987 Porsche 930
Few cars scream ’80s excess louder than the original Porsche 930, the turbocharged supercar that frightened road test editors and track day enthusiasts from its introduction to the present day. Valued have been rising, and this example here on eBay was… more»
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Affordable Drop Top: 1964 Dodge Dart 270
When an affordable original condition Mopar convertible comes up for sale, my attention span collapses and turns to the convertible in question. Parked since 2003, this Dart Convertible is thought to be original, and appears to be quite a… more»
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A Jewel: 1960 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Mike F. for this terrific and unusual find! This 1960 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is one of the final year models from this storied marque. Never heard of Armstrong Siddeley? You’re not alone. However,… more»
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Challengering: 1970 Dodge Challenger
It is easy to take a look at this Challenger and see what it once was before someone parked it in a barn. This car has a 440, which makes me think someone had a lot of fun with… more»
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No Reserve: 1975 Lancia Fulvia 3 Coupe
This Series 3 Lancia Fulvia is a recent import direct from Italy, and is listed with no reserve. Thse pretty coupes combine gorgeous Italian styling with some level of motorsports pedigree, given its success on the international rally circuit…. more»
