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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»

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»

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»

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»

Two Sunbeams On The Wall!

Thanks to Mike F for this intriguing find. Normally a posting on craigslist with so little information or pictures would not be very interesting, but $3,000 for these 2 Apine bodies with a lot of parts could be have… more»

Psychedelic Patina: 1964 Chevrolet G10 Van

After spending a righteous time as a pizza delivery van, this 1964 G10 Chevrolet van spent 34 years in storage. Recently being awakened, this G10 is solid, and runs, albeit with some help. 1964 was the first year for… more»

$3,000 Hauler! 1974 Ford F350

Eagle-eyed Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted this very affordable Ford F350 car hauler, available for the princely sum of $3,000! If you bring home more than five project cars a year, this F350 could make itself a positive… more»

Gasser Potential: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Rough but iconic, this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air needs some attention. Completely untouched and original, we are certain someone wants this for a ground up project. Bidding has reached $1,126 with 4 days remaining. Find it here on eBay… more»

Just Plum Crazy: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

This ’70 Charger has all the right options, it’s an R/T that was originally painted Plum Crazy Purple, but sadly it’s in rough shape and is missing just about everything. So does the desirability and options list make up… more»

Room for Four: 1977 Ferrari 308 GT4

It’s hard to believe, but even the once-lowly Ferrari 308GT4 is enjoying a bit of a resurgence in enthusiast interest. It’s a perfect cirlce, really – the cars everybody wants go through such dramatic price esclations that the lower-tier… more»

Muscle Car? ’70 Mercury Montego MX Brougham

This fancy Merc is a 1970 Mercury Montego MX Brougham! Even the name is fancy. This two-tier upgrade car is on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $4,500 and there are still five days left on the auction. This… more»

Saving the Classics: Everett’s Auto Parts

As many of you know, I have been scoping out junkyards and salvage facilities for years, reporting back here on my findings. I have been visiting a yard called Everett’s Auto Parts in Brockton, Mass., for a while now, and… more»

Dad’s Coupe: 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

I’m of the mindset that you should – at all costs – avoid using the word “honestly” too often in any listing of any item for sale. It just pokes the mind into wondering, “Well, what aren’t they being honest… more»

Small Arms Exotic: 1937 BSA Scout

Imagine an aluminum-bodied, front wheel drive, composite (ok, wood + metal) framed roadster that only weighs 1,290 pounds! Sounds like a modern sports car dream, doesn’t it. I don’t even mind the front wheel drive at this price and… more»

The Pony You’ve Been Waiting For?

This might just be the one you’ve been waiting for! When we feature first generation Mustangs at Barn Finds, frequently the comments are “if it were only a fastback,” or “it’s too rusty,” or “it’s not original enough,” or… more»

Don’t Worry, It Unbolts! 1955 Austin Healey V8

Reader Doug T. sent in this 1955 “Nasty Boy” Austin Healey 100-4 that someone has taken some extreme liberties with. I know that Gerry Coker was never particular satisfied with the original 100-4 nose (they parked the prototype at… more»