Rarity, like beauty, can be said to be in the eye of the beholder. What some of us call rare, others will categorize as more or less common. The word “rare” just does not mean the same thing to… more»
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Junkyard Find: 1974 Jaguar XJ12
Looking for some affordable V12 power? Check out this 1974 Jaguar XJ12L here on eBay, where a New Mexico junkyard is selling it after being locked up in storage since 1986. Although dusty, the dry, desert storage means this vintage… more»
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Poncho Garage Project: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
What’s this? Only 2/3 of a car? Just wait, there’s more car included, but let’s just say there won’t be a lot of disassembling needed if you decide to take this project on! I found this coupe listed here… more»
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Pebble Eligible: 1938 Talbot Lago 23T
We don’t come across many barn finds that one would really consider a Pebble Beach contender, but this 1938 Talbot Lago might just have what it takes to be invited to the prestigious Concours. Quite a few Talbot Lagos have… more»
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GTO Package Deal In South Dakota!
Just about every summer my family made a trip over to South Dakota. The Black Hills, Reptile Gardens, and Mount Rushmore were usually the agenda, but Dad and I always had our eyes peeled for roadside classics. See, we… more»
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40 Year Sleep: 1952 Mercedes 220
From Yoni G – I am selling another car from my collection. This barn find 1952 Mercedes 220 has been garaged for the last 40 years and has low mileage of 22,728. The body has some rust, but the… more»
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What A Great Truck! 1950 Chevrolet Find In Miami
This 1950 Chevrolet pickup is described as an “unmolested barn find” by the seller. I’m not sure about the unmolested part after looking at the interior, but I can certainly see where this could be a really cool old… more»
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Still There: 1964 Chevy Corvair
There’s not much on the eastern side of the Sierras in California. The only highway really, is the north south highway, State Route 395. For the last couple of years I’ve seen this Corvair sitting beside the road in… more»
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Field of MGBs, Midgets And Triumphs: $300 Finds In Nashville
Barn Finds reader M.P. sent us this find, consisting of both Triumphs and MG’s, all you can haul at $300 per car (with one exception). They are located in Nashville, Tennessee and are advertised here on craigslist. As the… more»
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Rusty But Not Crusty: 1971 Fiat 850 Sedan
Now this is surface rust! Our own Jeff L. came up with this find, as did Jim S. It’s actually located about four hours away from me in Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s listed for sale here on eBay where bidding… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1966 Chevy Corvair
There isn’t much time left in the auction for this dusty 1966 Chevy Corvair here on eBay. It’s been locked up in storage for 20 years, when it was driven in, parked and forgotten about. There’s no reserve on the… more»
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Straight As An… 1978 Plymouth Arrow
One of the cars I’ve discovered in the junkyard that still stands out to me is the rarely seen Plymouth Arrow. I know where a gold one is still sittng, rusting away, atop a pile of junked cars. This… more»
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Infernally Optimistic? 1964 Ford Mustang Project
Reader BentleyGuy writes: Someone ought to start a website for hopelessly gone junk or infernally optimistically priced CRAP!! I nominate the above! I have to admit, I think he’s right. Believe it or not, this tired 1964 Mustang is listed here on craigslist… more»
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NAPCO 4×4: 1955 GMC Suburban
Northwestern Auto Parts Company or NAPCO was known for their four wheel drive conversions back in the forties and fifties. They knew what they were doing and GM even offered their Power-Pak as a factory installed option. This 1955… more»
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Are you Grand Prix Ready? 1972 Pontiac
OK baby, a one-owner find that may be just the right one for you? Here you have a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix that was, as per the seller, running when parked in 1999. This 1972 Grand Prix is listed… more»
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Pick A Sled: 1961 Cadillac Or 1982 Ford?
Olaf E sent a very interesting tip. The are two cars listed in this ad on craigslist, a 1971 Cadillac and a 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. They were left sitting in the tractor yard on a farm in Brookings, South… more»
