While I find the seller’s description of this 1981 Peugeot 505 Turbo Diesel here on eBay somewhat hilarious, I can’t fault the opening bid of just $1.00 with no reserve. That’s likely because even the seller knows it’s downright disingenuous to… more»
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In the Country: 1973 Mercedes 300SEL
One of the more curious aspects of researching cars for Barn Finds is the description given in the listing. Take, for instance, this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 here on eBay. It’s clearly been sitting for a while, a condition that developed after… more»
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One Owner 1964 Ford Galaxie XL!
Thanks to reader Larry D for sending us a link to this wonderful looking 1964 Galaxie 500 XL for sale here on craigslist in Chicopee, Massachusetts. This car is a real “garage find” – it has been in storage for… more»
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Top Of The Line: 1951 Pontiac Catalina
Buick is generally credited with offering the first mass manufactured hardtop car with its 1949 Riviera. Joining this increasingly popular trend, fellow GM brands were quick to offer their own hardtop models, and not only as halo cars.
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Pretty Pink Project: 1956 Hudson Rambler Sedan
Pretty isn’t exactly a word that the average classic car lover would use to describe a car. And, pink isn’t exactly the color that the average classic car lover would want on a classic car. So then, why do I… more»
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Will You Bid? 1959 Ford Ranchero
Yes this Ranchero is very rough and sure it needs a ton of work, but I’m amazed no one has bid on it yet! I’ve always liked the looks of these ’59s and actually find it to really work as… more»
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Get French Connected: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
Almost always near the top of many top-ten lists of all-time greatest movie car chase scenes is The French Connection, released in 1971. Right up there with Bullitt, The Blues Brothers, Ronin and many others. Right up there where… more»
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Bit Of Mystery: 1966 Pontiac GTO
I’m torn with this Pontiac. The seller only offers one photos for potential buyers to base their bidding off of. They give a fairly detailed description of the car, but stating the car is solid doesn’t mean much when… more»
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Looking For Some Love: 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS
“SS”. Super Sport. Magic letters to Chevrolet fans! This 1965 Nova SS appears to be the real thing, but a lot of work will be necessary if you want to return it to stock form. It’s located in Mechanicsville,… more»
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Z Code: 1976 Jeep Cherokee Chief
Among the circles of Jeep fanatics across this great big country of ours, there’s an almost universal appreciation for the words “Z Code.” That signifies the factory-fitted 401 engine, which meant a nice bump in power and stump-pulling torque…. more»
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Cop Package: 1985 Volvo 240 Police Car
“It’s got a cop motor…cop suspension…” Those words are forever immortalized in many a gearhead’s mind after watching the original Blues Brothers movie. From that point on, we’ve always been fascinated by the notion that some huge, domestic sedan came with a… more»
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Euro Ford: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
Barn Finds reader Lincoln Scott spotted this down-on-its-luck 1987 Merkur XR4Ti here on craigslist, where it’s been parked for the last ten years. The seller says somewhat wisely that the car ran well when it was left next a bramble… more»
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1947 Riley: Collector’s Dream?
The seller of this 1947 Riley describes it as a collector’s dream. Admittedly, it caught my eye when Peter R sent it in. I’m no Riley expert, but I do know that they built some interesting cars. The seller… more»
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Perfect Panel Patina: 1958 GMC Panel Truck
Talk about patina, this one has a panel truck full of it, literally. This 1958 GMC Panel Truck listed here on craigslist in San Miguel, New Mexico has weathered to the point of looking like a two-year art school… more»
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Aggravate Your Neighbors: 1972 Fiat Convertible
Those are the seller’s words, not mine, but I’m inclined to agree. If you want to irritate those who live around you, this 1972 Fiat 124 Sport Spider might do the trick…
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Friend Find: 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500
When I saw this car on my local craigslist, I knew both the car and the owner in a minute. A good friend of mine who is a true craftsman purchased this Triumph Spitfire 1500 to restore, and had finished… more»
