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If WALL-E Were A Car: 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon Update

Fellow Barn Finds writer Scotty did a fantastic write up on this poor little Pinto wagon earlier in June.  Since then, the car was removed from craigslist. It has again popped up here on craigslist, with both the engine… more»

Parked Since 1982: 1935 Desoto Airflow SG

I’ve never understood why Chrysler’s Airflow was so hated by people back in the 1930s; I’ve always dug its aerodynamic styling and unibody construction, which was light years ahead for its time. This particular Airflow is a 1935 Desoto… more»

Super Stock Project: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda

Mopar A and B body vehicles are my go-to choice of cars most of the time, and they continue to attract me more and more every time I see one I like! That being said, I have never been… more»

What Do You Mean Its Not A Gasser? 1941 Ford Coupe

I don’t know that I have ever seen a Ford Super Deluxe coupe of this vintage that wasn’t a gasser, and subsequently a relatively unmodified ’41 Ford like this is a welcome change! The front of this car sits… more»

Shell Game: 1960 Ford F100 Longbed

This 1960 Ford F100 project has a lot of the work done, but there’s still a lot of work left to go.  Found here on craigslist in South Tampa, Florida for the sum of $6,500.  That seems like strong… more»

Same Owner Since 1977: 1973 Corvette 4-Speed

I’ve always been a fan of Corvettes; last summer my dad, brother and I purchased our first Corvette down in Delaware. It’s a 1986 model with the two-tone gray and tan paint with a brown leather interior, and the… more»

Two-Tone Beauty: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain

I’m biased, like the vast majority of us are – I openly admit it. I like all vehicles, from the Cugnot Steam Trolley of 1769 to the current (no pun intended) Chevy Bolt, and literally everything in-between. Whether it’s gas-powered,… more»

Drag Car Potential: $1,350 Chevy Chevette

Yes, drag car potential – those are some of the words of encouragement offered by the seller of this cheap running and driving Chevy Chevette. Of course, one doesn’t need look too deeply within Google to find photographic evidence… more»

Pre-Hilux: 1967 Toyota Stout

This rarely-seen Toyota Stout pickup has recently emerged from barn storage and actually appears to be stored on a farm. Located in Arizona and wearing California plates, there’s some hope that rust is minimal despite the propensity for early… more»

Pace Car Duo: Special Edition Fiero & Trans Am

Given the popularity of Pace Cars among collectors, it’s a bit of a surprise we don’t see these limited-edition models offered in pairs more often. The seller of a 1984 Pontiac Fiero Pace Car and 1980 Firebird Pace Car… more»

Solid 600: 1948 Nash 600 Sedan

After spending 30+ years in a barn being pretty well protected from the element, this beautiful 1948 Nash 600 is ready to be resurrected.  Offered here on craigslist near Genesee Depot, Wisconsin for $1,500, this Nash is a solid and… more»

Factory Big-Block Drop Top: 1966 Chevelle SS396

A factory big-block convertible is rare and valuable (no matter which American automotive company built it), but a factory big-block convertible with air conditioning definitely ups the value. This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is not only a big… more»

Two Worn Triumphs And A Rusty Benz!

Have you ever read an ad and just felt like whomever wrote it is a pretty interesting guy?  When I read this ad, I immediately felt that Kenny, the owner of these three lost souls, was a guy that… more»

Second One Built: 1951 VW Samba

The quest to find historically-significant vehicles isn’t bound by marque or country of origin; rather, low production-number vehicles of any kind will forever be popular among collectors. However, an early example of a particularly iconic model like the original… more»

1963…and a Half? Ford Galaxie

This isn’t really my area of expertise, so I’m going to crowdsource this to you Ford know-it-alls out there: this Galaxie two-door sedan is listed as a 1963-1/2 model, but all of my research says that label is typically… more»

Sitting For 60 Years! 1927 Ford Model T

This 1927 T has been in one family its whole life and hasn’t moved since 1956!  Offered for $3,800 here on craigslist in Holladay, Utah, this is an incredible find.  Unfortunately, there are only two pictures in the ad. … more»