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Steel Wheels: 1936 Farmall F-12

For the Barn Finds farmers and farm tractor collectors, here’s a 1936 McCormick-Deering Farmall F-12. This good looking tri-wheeler is listed on Hemmings with an asking price of just $2,500! Seemingly a heck of a deal, especially if you’re… more»

Upscale Aries: 1983 Dodge 400

Among short-lived models, Chrysler Corporation’s 400 line didn’t stick around very long. Originally conceived as a step-up from the Aires lineup, it was quickly folded into the 600 series just two years after introduction, making this clean coupe here on… more»

Originally Cost $167,400: 1990 Bentley Turbo R

Well, this is a sad sight: a once-proud Bentley Turbo R sedan languishing in a tow yard after being collected from an estate sale. This is one of those vehicles that graced the pages of any hardcover book or… more»

Stalled Project: 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

I still remember the first time I saw an XK120 and just how in aw I was by it. It was a beautiful dark green roadster that was in immaculate condition. Ever since, I’ve dreamt of one day owning… more»

$100 Or Best Offer! 1973 Olds Omega

There isn’t much you can buy with $100 when it comes to motor vehicles. Sure, you could buy a wreck, or a previously harvested parts car – but sometimes, even those exceed $100. Well, out in San Francisco you… more»

Valiant Effort: 1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200

Speaking of Plymouths, here’s a 1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200. The Signet 200 was the top of the line for the Valiant in 1962 and if you like unusual body shapes (in cars, I mean), you probably like this… more»

Corny: 1972 International 1110 Pickup

Are there any corn binder fans out there? This 1972 International Harvester 1110 Pickup is posted on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,999. It’s in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, not too far from where they actually… more»

From XR7s to COEs: Dallas Car Collection

Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted a terrific find on craigslist, where a seller (more like a dealer, it seems) has a variety of project cars ranging from complete to needy up for grabs. The diversity of the vehicles is… more»

Barn ‘Cuda: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

Here’s a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda, shown in a zoomed-in photo when the seller took it to a car show in the Phoenix, Arizona area where they live. They have this red fastback on Craigslist with an asking price of… more»

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»