The W113 chassis Mercedes represent good value, both in terms of the driving experience and the potential return on investment should it be restored. Some examples have been drug out of the bayou with rust that can frighten even… more»
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Fishbowls For Everyone! Three AMC Pacers.
Like finding someone who loves to chow down on anchovy ice cream, finding someone who is gaga over AMC Pacers is a Herculean task. Fortunately for this seller here on craigslist in Mendota, Illinois, he has already found a home for… more»
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Gut Check: 1969 Checker Limo Pickup
Chhh.. not another 1969 Checker Limo Pickup?! Jeez, these things are everywhere! Wait, what? A Checker Limo Pickup? That’s genius! I wonder if this thing would fit in a 30-foot storage unit.. hmm.. This unique ride is in far… more»
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GTS Turbo Power! 1987 Plymouth Reliant Wagon
“If you can find a better car, buy it”, said Lee Iacocca in the 1980s when he was peddling Chrysler’s savior vehicles – the versatile K-car. Or, better yet, build it! This 1987 Plymouth Reliant Wagon has a little… more»
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Very Needy 1974 Alfa Romeo Montreal Coupe
I think it’s sad to see such inspired machinery end up in such a sorry state, but at least it hasn’t fallen victim to the crusher! Designed by Marcello Gandini and built from 1970 to 1977, only 3925 were… more»
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Daily Driver: 1979 Avanti
The age-old debate of dailying a classic or otherwise vintage vehicle continues in many enthusiast circles, with proponents saying it’s the only way to fly and those against the idea recounting numerous negative experiences of being stranded on the… more»
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Experimental EV: 1967 Buick Riviera Electric Vehicle
Converted to battery power in the 1980s, this remarkable Riviera is said to run and drive if new batteries are installed. The seller also mentions the option of converting the car back to its original fossil fuel drivetrain. This… more»
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Shell Game: 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster Tanker
I’ve been known to collect (hoard?) things: matchbook covers, post cards, guitars, cars, and probably other things that I can’t think of now. If I were to ever start hoarding 1,100 gallons of gasoline at a time, this 1948… more»
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Barn Beetle: One-Owner 1967 Beetle
While surfing the local craigslist, I happened upon a car that is something of a rarity. It seems like a lot of “barn finds” for sale these days are cars that the seller found in a barn, cleaned up,… more»
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Wood Slats, STAT: Barn Find Lil’ Red Express
This is just plain cool: a genuine Dodge Lil’ Red Express truck that was used daily up until 2004. It has 132,000 miles and the original graphics likely burned off from exposure. The seller knew of the truck and… more»
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1953 Nash Ambassador Country Club LeMans
For a guy who loves vintage Japanese cars so much, these old Nash models really float my boat, no pun intended. This is a 1953 Nash Ambassador Country Club LeMans Airflyte, a rare car and highly desirable for Nash aficionados…. more»
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25 Year Rule Bet: 1991 Honda Beat
Lately, as more and more desirable Japanese market vehicles have aged to the right side of the NHTSA’s 25 year importation rule, we’ve seen an uptick in unusual cars and trucks like this Honda Beat popping up for sale…. more»
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Go-For-Digger Trencher: 1953 Willys Trencher
Back in March, I found a somewhat similar vehicle and, oddly enough, it was also priced at $5,000. This one is listed as a 1953 Willys Jeep Trencher, which supposedly is a custom build according to the seller, but… more»
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The French Collection
Okay, how many of you picked up on the reference to the 1971 classic The French Connection in the title? Well, even if you didn’t, you can still appreciate this seller’s collection of obscure and rare Renault automobiles submitted… more»
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Ripe For Rescue: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition
Back in 1970, Detroit manufacturers were still willing to add some performance to their special edition cars as well as paint and tape striping. Naturally, when the co-branding involved Hurst, you knew that a shifter would be involved! This… more»
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Reader Find: 1951 MG TD
One of the things I’m feeling thankful for this Independence Day is you Barn Finds readers that continue to uncover terrific finds and send them our way to show them to all of you. We have reader Bill W…. more»
