If you’ve ever seriously considered a Porsche Project, and if you’re as drawn to the wonderful, iconic, bulbous yet sexy 356 B style offered from 1958 until 1963, then you’ll definitely be pulled towards the 356 found here on… more»
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Cheap Speed: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Some people overlook this era of Corvette because they know that the power was down. The mid to late seventies was a bad time for performance cars and the ‘Vette was not immune. The only bright side to all… more»
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Swedish Graveyard: Volvo Collection in California
While yesterday’s “collection” post focused on old air-cooled VWs, today’s is about Volvo P1800 coupes. A craigslist seller in California’s San Fernando Valley has posted up a vast collection of these pretty Swedes, along with photos of a few… more»
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Not a Lincoln! 1957 Continental Mark II Project
Considering Ford’s Continental Division sold a mere 1325 and 444 of these elegant Continental Mark IIs in 1956 and 1957 (respectively), it’s amazing how often they turn up for sale. Or is it? These extravagant and beautifully-styled masterpieces have… more»
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48k Documented Miles: 1969 Chevelle SS 396
Looks kinda sad, doesn’t it? It’s a shame when a project goes by the wayside, but at the same time it’s an opportunity for someone else! This 1969 SS396 Chevrolet Chevelle has been in the seller’s possession since 1979,… more»
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Take Your Pick: Air-Cooled VW Collection
We love seeing collections of classic cars for sale, and air-cooled VWs tend to show up in large quantities the most often. They’re easy to collect and usually find buyers when posted for sale, so it makes sense –… more»
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Backyard Bimmer: BMW 530i
Here’s a dream scenario for many of us who haunt this site: buy a house and discover that a car that has been left on the property is now ours. I bet for most of us, though, in our… more»
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Big Risks And Big Rewards: 1941 Buick Super Convertible
One of the concerns that is frequently discussed here on Barn Finds is “being able to get out” of a vehicle. This means that when you add up the initial price, parts, and labor, will you have a car… more»
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Project B-Body: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
Mopar projects can often be some of the most daunting projects out there due largely to their tendency to rust as well as the high cost of parts. This 1968 Road Runner is certainly a project suffering from “typical”… more»
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Ohio Rustacuda! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Project
Often the cry of “Too far gone!” comes from the man or woman with a perfect car in their garage. This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda located in Bainbridge, Ohio has been parked since 1984, perhaps behind a garage or barn,… more»
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Needs To Be Restored: 1957 Corvette Fuelie
If only cars could talk! Just imagine the stories this ’57 Corvette fuelie would have to tell. Sadly, it can’t talk and chances are we will never know it’s full story. What we do know is that it started… more»
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Piles Of Parts: 1966 Mustang Coupe
The seller’s choice for the first photo in their ad seems rather strange, as it’s just a pile of parts. There’s actually a lot more here than just a random pile of Mustang parts. The auction, here on eBay… more»
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Am I Blue: 1975 Porsche 914 Targa 2.0
The Porsche 914 never got much respect. They were more of a midengine VW sold by VW dealers. In Europe, the 914 didn’t even get the Porsche emblem on the hood. The previous entry lever Porsche, the 912, had… more»
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Field of Broken Dreams: Fiat 124 Spiders
From Rocco B. comes word of a cluster of Spiders right in my own backyard, five Fiat 124 Spiders. Spiders don’t come in herds or prides, they come in clusters. One spider is from 1969, the other 4 are… more»
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True Blue Swede: 1974 Saab Sonett III
There was so much potential in Saab, it’s unfortunate that they aren’t still around, at least in their current form. The 1974 Saab Sonett III seen here is listed on eBay with a single bid of $999.99 (it must… more»
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Flew To Church: 1953 Piper Super Cub
What an interesting craigslist posting for a 1954 Piper Super Cub out of Boise, Idaho: the seller claims this plane was used by its previous owner – the proverbial little old lady – to fly to church on the… more»
