Some enthusiasts go to great lengths to make sure their high-performance auto also looks fast and intimidating, even when sitting still, but those who opt for the sleeper appearance have a totally different mindset. They choose a somewhat ordinary… more»
Project Cars
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Not Quite a Prince: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Wagon
Taming the excess of Virgil Exner’s original Valiant design took about four years, the effect of that “taming” amounting to lower-profile wedges, swales, rolls, and protrusions. They’re still there – just in subdued form. Despite its economy niche, the… more»
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Brushmobile Project? 2002 Toyota Echo
The Platz was a Japanese subcompact car built by Toyota from 1999 and 2005 and sold under the more attractive name, Echo, in the U.S. It was a no-frills sedan, and the 2-door model (like the seller’s car) was… more»
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Solid Driver Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger 318
This 1971 Dodge Challenger is a running, driving project that offers an affordable entry into classic Mopar ownership. Powered by a 318 V8, it’s described as a solid car overall with some expected floor and trunk repairs needed, but… more»
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Mopar Project: 1963 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
“Honey, I shrunk the Dart” could have been the slogan from 1960 to 1963, as Dodge first introduced the Dart on a full size platform, nearly immediately downsized it to a mid sized, and then for ’63, situated it… more»
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Rare Factory-AC Find: 1974 Bradley GT2 Mk II Kit Car
This 1974 Bradley GT2 Mk II is a rare example of one of the more refined kit cars of the 1970s, now listed here on eBay. Built on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis and powered by a transplanted 1600cc VW… more»
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Benz Barn Find: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Coupe
Submitted for your approval is a brown-on-brown barn find Benz. This is only the second 280SL we’ve featured here on Barn Finds, which isn’t too surprising given their low production (8,047 units for model year 1969) and their high… more»
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One-Owner Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The 1970 model year was the pinnacle for muscle cars like the Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport. After 1970, demand fell off due to rising insurance premiums and shrinking compression ratios to be more environmentally friendly. Chevy built a bundle… more»
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Parts Car? 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Sedan
Chevrolet redesigned its automobiles in 1958, and the crisp styling of the “Tri-Fives” was gone. The new cars were bigger and bulbous, but they didn’t sell nearly as well. However, an economic recession that year put a damper on… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
We must sometimes dig below the surface to discover the relative worth of a project candidate, and such is the case with this 1965 Oldsmobile 442. Its exterior looks pretty tired, and there is visible surface corrosion. However, it… more»
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No Reserve: 1962 Volvo PV544
We’ve seen a recent influx of Volvos crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1962 PV544 is a real beauty. It runs and drives, is free from visible rust, and features a tastefully retrimmed interior. The buyer could… more»
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Stored Since 1985! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
For reasons unknown, this sharp-looking 1969 Chevrolet Camaro has been in storage for 40 years. The photos suggest it’s a project that appears unusually clean, considering it was in hibernation in an unsterile environment. It doesn’t run, and its… more»
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Rare River Runner: 1966 Amphicar 770
This 1966 Amphicar 770, now listed here on eBay, is a fascinating piece of automotive history with documented resort use dating back to the 1960s. Finished in red and showing just 16,000 miles, this amphibious classic was purchased new… more»
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Honest Survivor: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
This 1929 Ford Model A Roadster is a true Depression-era survivor, complete with period modifications that tell a story of how ordinary Americans kept their cars running through tough times. Now listed here on eBay by a private seller… more»
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Two For One: 1968 and 1979 Chevrolet Camaros
It’s a blessing for those who still own their first car, but when your wife has also held onto hers all these years later, it’s a doubly good scenario and one worth celebrating. That’s the case with this pair… more»
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Rare Jensen Version: No Reserve 1963 Volvo P1800
We’ve recently seen a few examples of Volvo’s P1800/1800S/1800ES crossing our desks at Barn Finds, with some offering more promise than others. What sets this 1963 model apart is that it is one of the last produced by Jensen… more»
