Barn Finds reader Michael sent us this neat 1952 Plymouth Suburban field find from Bradenton, Florida. It’s listed for sale here on craigslist for only $1,250. I like the basic lines of this, a descendant of the first all-metal US… more»
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Gray Market Junkyard Find: BMW 325i Convertible
As some of our long-timers recall, I used to spend most weekends in a junkyard. With a newborn at home, that hobby is on a brief hiatus, but a colleague who runs a parts-pulling business called Mesquite Automotive keeps… more»
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Little Old Lady From Fargo: 1975 Dodge Charger SE
You know a car is special when it only comes one way, as a Special Edition. This 1975 Dodge Charger SE is in Minneapolis, Minnesota and can be found here on craigslist, or here on the CL archive. The… more»
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Lean-To Find: 1961 Chevy Corvette
I wish more sellers would include pictures of the day they found the car they’re selling – it just adds to the intrigue and allure of owning a barn find. This 1961 Chevy Corvette is more of a lean-to… more»
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Barn Of Abandoned Projects: Toyota Supra Package
Near my house is a gentleman who clearly likes Mitsubishi 3000GTs, as he’s got several of them strewn about his property with no evidence of recent attempts to work on them. I’ll bet he wishes he had a barn… more»
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Stuck Sedan: 1962 Dodge Dart
The 1962 Dodge Darts were quite memorable from a styling standpoint, and may even be considered polarizing. Today, however, they’re a nice change of pace from the more common Imperial or 300-series cars, and this one looks to have… more»
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Texas Field Find! Four-speed 1965 Oldsmobile 442
This Midlothian, Texas project car may have been rode hard (into a tree?) and put away wet, but the body tag confirms it’s a real four-speed 442 in desirable black-over-red, and seller graciously includes a correct block and heads,… more»
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Better than a Suzuki: 1990 Diathatsu Rocky
If the winter we’ve had so far is any indication, 4WD will be a nice luxury to have. But if those $60,000 F150s are bit out of reach, check out this rarely seen 1990 Diahatsu Rocky. It’ll do just… more»
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Carolina Yard Art: VW Baja Bug Project
Bad spelling always gives me a laugh on craigslist, as is the case of this Baha! Bug. Grammar aside, this genuine Baja Bug is near Franklin, North Carolina, and the seller’s friend just wants it out of his yard…. more»
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Just Like a Ferrari: 1970 Fiat 850
Selling cars on craigslist does require some level of salesmanship to rise above the noise, and stating your vehicle’s shared qualities with the likes of a Ferrari is one way to do that. This rusty 1970 Fiat 850 certainly… more»
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Only 4,200 Miles! 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Mustang built the Boss 302 Mustang as a road-racer, but the high-strung 302 cid V8 made a potent drag-racing machine as well. This particular 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 went the latter route, accumulating a measly 4200 miles in… more»
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Facing Extinction: 1993 Honda Civic Si
When I chat with my brother about potential project cars, we both agree that the fifth-generation Honda Civic Si hatchback is on our lists – if you could find one worth owning. This is the car that basically sparked… more»
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Black Plate Bike: 1960 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo-Glide
I’m stepping a bit outside my comfort zone with a 1960 Harley Davidson FLH, listed on the Los Angeles craigslist page with an ask of $22,000. After consulting with my uncle who is way more of an expert on… more»
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Two Owner 16 Valve: 1987 VW GTI
Despite once being incredibly common, the second generation models of Volkswagen’s U.S. lineup have all but disappeared from American roads. This is especially true of the so-called “hot” models like the 16-valve GTIs and Jetta GLIs. Unfortunately, years of… more»
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Quilted Classic! 1970 Ford Torino GT Cobra 429
Often we feature cars that present an honest, story-telling patina (the most overused automotive word of the past five years?) that some owners choose to preserve as part of the car’s unique history. Whether you appreciate patina or not,… more»
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Red Wagon: 1965 Volvo 122S Wagon
The “the previous owner said the engine ran well when they parked it several years ago.” Hopefully this pretty solid-looking 1965 Volvo 122S Wagon can be brought to life again. This Amazon is listed on eBay with currently two bids… more»
