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Burned Buyer: 1979 Mercedes 280SL

One of the worst feelings I’ve experienced as part of this hobby is driving a car I bought sight unseen for the first time. The car in question is one of my current projects, a 1987 BMW 535is. Needless… more»

1970 Mustang Convertible For $750!

From EJB – I’ve always loved Mustangs. My Mom had one when I was kid and I remember being fascinated by the running horse on the gas cap. I bought my first Mustang at age 23 (73′ convertible) and… more»

1975 Porsche 911 Targa For $11k

Well this Porsche 911 here on craigslist in Florence, South Carolina went quick! But what could be the matter with this car to make it worth so little? He says the engine has been rebuilt and it was professionally painted. That 2.7L… more»

This Is A $200 Car: 1948 Kaiser Manhattan

The owner of this Kaiser listed here on craigslist is, this once, honest and even modest about the value of his car. He states “This is a $200 car”. It’s been been sitting in barn since 1966. It’s in Petaluma,… more»

1985 Aldino Fiero: Are You Fooled?

I am not a huge Ferrari fan. I didn’t spend my youth plastering posters of F40s and Daytonas on my walls like those other kids. But the Ferrari BBi Berlinetta Boxer was different – that was a car that got my… more»

1978 Toyota Celica GT: Lot Special

It’s sometimes entertaining to look at a seller’s other listings in addition to the classic project you’re checking out. This 1978 Toyota Celica GT here on eBay is an interesting specimen, but it’s slotted among a collection of plastic… more»

Wrecked Supercar At Insurance Auction!

The other day we featured a story about a D-Type replica that one of our readers scored for cheap on Copart. Well, this find may not be as affordable, but when was the last time you saw a Saleen… more»

Never Left Home: 1976 Ford Bronco

Finding the perfect project vehicle is never as easy as you’ll expect it to be. You think, “I’ll just fire up my local craigslist and see endless possibilities for cheap projects!” But then the sad reality sets in: if… more»

Stored For 40 Years: 1962 Mercury Meteor

This 1962 Mercury Meteor 2-door represents an unusual (and short) chapter in FoMoCo history. The smaller Meteor was only made for two years and were based on the comparable Fairlane. This one is fresh out of 40 years of… more»

Dirt Cheap to a T: 1924 Ford Model T

A very interesting week continues here at Barn Finds. With more than 140 comments and counting as of this writing, Jesse’s post a few days ago about a 1969 Camaro cowl, has sparked a great deal of debate about… more»

Some T and A for the Weekend!

All right, get your minds out of the gutter. This is a discussion about classic Fords! First up is a 1924 T-model, two-door sedan, found on here on craigslist, and located in Bonne Terre, Missouri. The name of the… more»

Chicken Taxi: 1950 Ford Shoebox Coop… Sedan

This sedan is obviously not a coupe, but it might be a chicken coop. Does that make sense? Or is it a taxi for poultry? Those are just a couple of possibilities. What else could the chicken wire separating… more»

Ready To Repair: 1971 Dodge Charger

Sometimes there are some interesting images posted in the ads we run across.  We do like the project car, the rolling tool boxes, the jack and creeper all just waiting.  Are you ready to start working on a Charger? … more»

1931 Nash 899 Victoria Coupe Project

In October of 2015 we featured a 1930’s Nash that had the bed-in-car factory option here.  This model, a 899 Victoria Coupe, didn’t offer the “bed-in-car” option, through you might be able to fit one in?  Listed here on… more»

Cheap But Challenged: 1977 Corvette Project

Yes, this Corvette is rough. Really rough! But it might be going really, really cheap! It’s located in San Pierre, Indiana, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Maybe it’s the way for you to get into an inexpensive… more»

Project Coupe: 1959 MGA 1600 Coupe

It has been reported that 11,378 left hand drive North American 1600 units were produced in 1959. This one is located in St. Louis, Missouri and is listed here on craigslist for $4,750.

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