How many of you were alive in 1970? I think my dad, who would have been 79 years old on July 15th, would have gotten a kick out of seeing this 1970 Citroën Méhari parked next to his 1956 Pontiac…. more»
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Put a Bow on It: 1973 Opel GT
One day in 1972, my grandfather left home in a Rambler convertible that my grandmother hated, and returned home in a butterscotch-colored Opel GT. He wrapped a red ribbon around the car, tied it in a bow on the… more»
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Low Reserve: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra
The listing for this 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra already has one bid on it and the reserve is a measly $3,800. Now, while there are many readers who cast endless amounts of shade in the direction of the… more»
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Reasonably Priced? 1956 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
A mostly complete and solid Coupe De Ville for a reasonable price is a difficult car to pass up. Appearing to have either been a parts car or a failed restoration, this De Ville is missing its taillights, and… more»
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Fastback Olds: 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan
A friend of mine was browsing craigslist recently, and sent me this 1950 Oldsmobile 98. According to the map, this car is located just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. I find this really interesting because having grown up in… more»
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Where’s the Turbo? 1987 Sunbird GT Convertible
The Pontiac Sunbird never quite captured the hearts of enthusiasts like its sibling the Cavalier Z24 did. However, for a time Pontiac offered a turbocharged four-cylinder in a decent package known as the Sunbird GT. But before you get… more»
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Restoration, Interrupted: 1984 Porsche 911
Finding a cheap air-cooled 911 project seems to be relegated to the annals of automotive history, but every now and again a glimmer of hope emerges. Take this 1984 Porsche 911 Targa, which is listed for $9,700 with the… more»
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British Root Beer: 1987 TVR Tasmin 280i
As some of our long-time readers may recall, Jesse and Josh restored a rare TVR Tasmin and documented the progress here on Barn Finds (ironically enough, one of their other projects is now being sold via the site’s first-ever… more»
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Beat On The BRAT: 1978 Subaru Project
The Subaru BRAT is one of those cars that everybody loves, even if they have no idea what it is and assumes its some kind of baby El Camino, which I guess it technically is. BRATs are on my… more»
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First Year Front Wheel Drive: 1967 Cadillac Eldorado
Eldorados have long been one of the quintessential Cadillacs. Of all the models available throughout the years, regardless of generation, the Eldorado is the car that always stands out to me. Perhaps its the unique style they always seem… more»
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Picking Up The Pieces: 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
Reader Bill W. sent us this forlorn looking Plymouth for sale here on craigslist in Alabama. There is no doubt in my mind that this 1969 Roadrunner has seen better days. That being said, as far as “quality for… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Said to be stored for over 35 years in a barn (probably a leaky barn) this 1970 Chevelle would be a major undertaking to restore. Every body panel and both doors appear to be suffering from major amounts of… more»
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Restore Or Modify? 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
This is a well traveled Land Cruiser. By well traveled, I don’t mean that it’s been driven a lot. The seller claims it was disassembled in 1981 and the parts have since been to Portland, San Diego and now… more»
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Hot Rod Heaven: 1964 Ford F-100
How’s this for a hot rodder’s dream? Beautiful original patina on this 1964 F-100. For sale here on craigslist in Billings, Montana for the tidy sum of $700. Why only $700 you ask? This truck is sans engine and transmission. Can… more»
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Ready To Be Revived: 1936 Desoto Airstream
Recently discovered in a barn after 40 years of hibernation, this 1936 Desoto Airstream has most of its important parts and a solid body making this old sedan an interesting find for sure. Cleaned and coated, this deco era… more»
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Swiss Cheese Swinger: 1969 Dodge Dart
You’ll have to bone up on your welding skills with this one, it’s one holy-roller. This 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger is quite a sight, rust-wise, but if a person were looking for their first project and wanted to learn… more»
