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4-stroke Swede: 1971 Saab 95 V4 Wagon

You’ll have to pardon me, I am not overly well-read on vintage Saabs. When I saw this car submitted, I jumped on the opportunity to do a write-up on the car. Early Saabs like this one here on craigslist are not… more»

Go-For-Digger! 1971 Jeep CJ-5 Backhoe

If a person were, say, a huge fan of Jeeps and also a huge fan of highly unusual options at the same time, this could be one for you. This is a hen’s-teeth-rare 1971 Jeep CJ-5 Go-For-Digger, Jeep’s foray… more»

Interesting Options: 1987 Olds 442

For cars that were produced in healthy quantities, the devil is in the details when it comes time to determining what makes one better than another. Take this 1987 Oldsmobile 442 located in Pennsylvania: it’s a non-runner with obvious engine… more»

Lean Green Machine: 1971 Ford Maverick

This lean, green machine is a 1971 Ford Maverick and it looks like a solid example. It can be found on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,900 and it’s in Amarillo, Texas. That location may explain the lack… more»

Fiberglass Thoroughbred: 1965 Jensen CV8

A Jensen CV8 is an acquired design. By that I mean that most folks initial impression is something along the lines of “what were they thinking? They had a clean sheet of paper and produced that?” Most folks probably… more»

Unfinished Arizona Project: 1962 Ford Thunderbird

It looks like someone tried to start on this 1962 Ford Thunderbird project but didn’t get very far, and stopped in a hurry. You’ll have to decide whether it’s worth trying to finish it or not after looking the… more»

Small Wonder: 1933 MG J2 Midget

MG built these J2s from 1932 to 1034 and only made about 2,000 so they are somewhat rare. The mechanical brakes work OK but the drums are tiny so brakes could be an issue. The 847 cc inline 4 OHV… more»

Dusty Little Frog: 1972 Fiat 850 Spider

Those of you who have been around here for a while already know that I’m a bit of a Fiat fan. After buying my 124 Spider, I gained a serious interest in these fun small Italian sports cars. I… more»

Fort Knox: 1967 Kaiser-Jeep Panel Delivery

When a person needs to haul their gold bars around, what better way to do that than with a 1967 Kaiser-Jeep Panel Delivery! This ex-Fort Knox vehicle is on craigslist with an asking price of $6,995 and it’s located… more»

Eclectic Virginia Auction Coming Up In May!

With real barn finds, an unusual mix of classic cars and a little bit of mystery, this auction in Amelia, Virginia that is listed here on auctionzip offers a little bit for anyone. We’re giving you plenty of time… more»

Stable Found Pony: 1964 Ford Mustang

In a world of so many cars, and not enough time, there are always sad stories you hear about someone finding a car that they were restoring, or intending to restore, but passed away before completing the project. That… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1967 Corvair Monza Project

We have all been there before, you start on what seems like a simply project and before you know it, you’re neck deep in a full on restoration. Well that seems to be the case for Steve G and… more»

$750 EV! Cheap Geo Prism Electric Car

So here at Barn Finds, we’re largely petrol-lovin’, tire-smokin’ enthusiasts that salivate over a good muscle car find. But we’re also a collection of folks who like the ocassional oddball, and to me, it doesn’t get much stranger than… more»

Road Runner Wagon: 1969 Plymouth Satellite

Now this could be some fun! This Satellite is based off the same platform as Plymouth’s Road Runner and while it currently has a nice running 318, with a 440 and a 4 speed, you could turn it a Road… more»

Barn Friends: ’73 Lincoln & ’55 DeSoto

This pair of sleeping beauties popped up on craigslist recently, where they’ve been shuttered in the barn for the last 4-6 years. Certainly, we’ve found plenty of cars that have been hidden away for decades upon decades, but it… more»

Mental Health Transport: 1971 VW Bus

While VW Transporters tend to be a dime a dozen, finding a later model in decent condition is always worth a closer look. Although most air-cooled fanatics are salivating over earlier models in the 23-window configuration, this could be… more»

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