OK, pop quiz: who here sees potential in this project? Anyone? If you do, I take it you are a greater optimist than I am or have a handsome Mercedes-Benz 200 Cabriolet in the garage in need of a… more»
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Landscape Sold Separately: 1979 Jeep J-10
Jeeps, when parked in the correct landscape, tend to sell themselves. These tough rigs make it easy to imagine yourself bounding over hill and dale, up rocky paths and across the fruited plains. This 1979 Jeep J-10 here on craigslist is… more»
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Think Summer: 1966 VW Bug Convertible
There’s nothing like a classic VW Beetle convertible to get your mind thinking of summer days and car shows. Right now, the temperature in New England is dipping down into the 20s at night and it’s downright unpleasant to… more»
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4-speed, 6-cylinder: ’70 Toyota Crown
If you had told me this rough-looking Toyota Crown wagon was packing a six-cylinder, four-speed combination, I would have cast some serious doubt your way! But a quick reference on some Toyota forums confirms that this Crown could indeed… more»
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Sister Steals Battery, More at 11: ’76 Winnebago
Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted this interesting Winnebago here on craigslist, and here’s why I found this listing so curious: the seller has listed it for his sister, who swiped the battery before leaving town so no one would steal… more»
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Comet Needs Cleansing!
So you feel a Ford Maverick Grabber is just too common for you? Want something even more unusual? Well here you go, one 1973 Mercury Comet GT, still wearing its original paint. You’ll have some pretty serious cleansing to… more»
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Rare And Bare: 1918 Chalmers Motorcar
In the early days of automobiles there were hundreds of brands. A few survived, others merged and many failed. Chalmers merged with Maxwell which was bought by Chrysler. Originally, the first Chryslers were to be called Chalmers. There doesn’t… more»
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How Bad Do You Want One? 1959 Turner
After 35 years of sitting in an Atlanta back yard–which should be some sort of crime–this Turner is now in search of a foolhardy fanatical enthusiast to try to bring it back to life. Thanks to reader Peter R…. more»
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Wee Wagon: 1950 Crosley Series CD Super Wagon
This super little car is a 1950 Crosley Super Wagon and it’s listed here on eBay with a current bid price of just over $1,200. Prices for these things are all over the map, depending on the model and… more»
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Solid: 1959 Rambler Six Cross Country Super
When was the last time that you went for a run? 10 years ago? 20 years? Well then, what’s so awful about this 1959 Rambler Cross Country not running for the last 20 years? This solid example is on… more»
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Split Personality: 1972 Ford Ranchero 500
1972 was the first year for the sixth-generation Ranchero, that alone is an impressive record for a car-pickup that isn’t quite a pickup and a pickup-car that isn’t quite a car. I think it’s great that Ford sold enough of them… more»
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4-Speed 273 V8: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
1964 was the first year that the Plymouth Barracuda was offered, and coincidentally, this one is a 1964 Plymouth Barracuda. I’ve talked about boxes being checked before, and sorry to have to repeat myself, but, this car checks at… more»
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Major Price Drop: 1971 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
We try not to post the same find multiple times, although it does accidentally happen from time to time. The choice to feature this Cadillac Eldorado again is no accident though, the price has just dropped so much that… more»
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1974 Volvo 142: Compelling Tarp Find
There’s something about this Volvo 142 that keeps drawing me back to it (I’ve looked at the ad four separate times now just this morning). Perhaps it’s the solidity of Volvo construction versus my usual British tin? Maybe it’s… more»
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Paint And Portholes: 1977 Dodge Tradesman
Why are these old icons of personalization and questionable tastes still so compelling? Do these 70s vans have any sort of effect on you, making you want to grow your hair out long and abscond with a woman named… more»
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Orange Dream: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
When it comes to Mustangs, some might say it’s all about the options. Others may argue simplicity is best, aiming for cars that came from the factory stripped down and protected from abuse. This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 here… more»
