This is not the most helpful listing we’ve seen on eBay, but the ones with other parts of a collection in the background are always interesting. This listing is for a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle convertible with what looks like… more»
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Low Mileage Wreck: 1971 Jensen Interceptor
So, the seller with the seemingly world’s largest supply of wrecked Porsche 356s has released another vintage piece of damaged exotica from their secret lair of classics. This Jensen Interceptor definitely was on the receiving end of an undesired… more»
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Assault on Battery: 2017 Tesla Model 3
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just got your hot new car, the car that you ordered probably close to a year ago, and drove it only 490 miles and then ran it into a “heavy-duty… more»
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Stillborn Race Car: Stripped 1978 Porsche 930
Sometimes, it pays to not have so much access to capital that you just waste your money doing dumb things to great cars. Take this 1978 Porsche 930, for example – the brand’s iconic Turbo car – hacked to… more»
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Bring Your Chain Saw! All 60 Cars For $5,000
Barn Finds reader Fred H. sent us this interesting find from about 60 miles south of Spokane, Washington. They are listed here on craigslist, and the seller is looking to sell all 60 car “bodies” for $5,000. An alternative… more»
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Running When Parked: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
Ah, the classic “running when parked.” I love this description, as it means so little yet inspires much hope among enthusiasts passionate about a certain car. For example, if you’ve been hunting for a rare Toyota Celica Sunchaser convertible,… more»
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Kammback Find: 1976 Chevrolet Vega
The word “Kammback” is so much damn fun to say. I sincerely wish one of our domestic automakers would remake the Vega in wagon form and slap a hideous badge on the back that screamed KAMMBACK. It’s what the… more»
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Shades of Green: 1969 Porsche 912
This 1969 Porsche 912 does have a fair amount of rust to contend with, but it looks relatively complete – aside from the missing engine and transmission. Then again, 912s haven’t climbed to the point of 911s where matching… more»
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Ghost Dealership: Mothballed Subaru Dealer in Malta
The premise of an abandoned automotive dealership with cars still in the showroom wearing delivery-only mileage is one of the more romantic fantasies of the barn find hunter. Sometimes, they are just as they seem, with cars seemingly lost… more»
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Mad Max Edition: 1979 Triumph Spitfire
With a name like Spitfire, you’d expect it to look a bit fierce and even intimidating. But most of them are nicely restored drivers with wood-rimmed steering wheels and seat covers made from the wool coats of English sheep…. more»
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Swedish Project: 1966 Volvo 122
88,776 miles is barely broken in for certain cars. Think of some of the vehicles that you’ve had and how many miles that you put on them. This 1966 Volvo 122 Sedan seems like it would be barely broken… more»
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Resto Worthy? 1953 Chrysler Windsor Town and Country
Have you ever wondered how a car has survived even after being exposed to the elements, and other hardships? Well this ’53 Chrysler Windsor Town and Country has spent some time outdoors, and thankfully after all the years of… more»
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25 Years of Hiding: 1970 Ford Mustang 428 SCJ
The seller of this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 SCJ Drag Pack car claims it has been in hiding for 25 years. This is the seller’s first listing ever on eBay, and it seems they have discovered either… more»
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No Excuses: 1951 Chrysler New Yorker Club Coupe
Here’s your chance, two-doors-too-many car lovers – there are no excuses on this one! This split-screen sweetheart is a 1951 Chrysler New Yorker 2-door club coupe and it’s located in beautiful, historic Carson City, Nevada. It’s listed on eBay with… more»
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Incredible Prewar Find: 1937 BMW 328 Lightweight
Among barn find stories, they don’t get much more unlikely or eye-opening as this one. Tucked away in Villisca, Iowa, a farmer held onto one of the rarest BMWs ever built, a model that carried with its both historical… more»
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Rare Two-Tone Turbo: 1985 Buick WH1
Most of us know the Buick Grand National, the all-black turbo screamer. Think of this 1985 Buick WH1 turbo as a Grand National without the Batman cape. This example is listed on eBay with no reserve and bids just… more»
