I love cars with rare, odd, and unusual features, but typically cars like the Corvette were what we might consider cookie cutter cars. They offered a few different engine options and a number or color combos, but for the… more»
Project Cars
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1977 Porsche 911: Good Buy Or Not?
One of my earliest and fondest car hunting memories is of making the 30 minute drive to a small neighboring town with Jesse and our father to look at a Porsche 911. Our dad had spotted the car a… more»
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1963 Falcon Convertible For $2,000
Obviously, you can’t expect perfection in a classic Ford convertible for only $2,000. This Falcon has some challenges, but may be the right car for the right person. Thanks to Jim S for this great find! Located in Niagara… more»
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Three Volvos for $1,500: The Sensible Buy?
Barn Finds reader Robert R spotted this interesting package deal for 3 Volvos here on craigslist in Kansas. To me, this is what the smart shopper does: they look for someone unloading the last remnants of a collection of cars… more»
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Jeff In The Junkyard: Tiverton Forest
After taking a weekend off to attend a wedding, I thought this week’s edition of Jeff in the Junkyard should feature one of my favorite stops from last year, an active salvage yard in Tiverton, Rhode Island. This business has been around… more»
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Barn Find 1972 Volvo 1800 ES
This Volvo came from a barn in South Carolina, but is currently located in Miami, Florida. It’s for sale here on eBay with an opening bid of just under $2,500 and a buy-it-now of $3,695.95. It’s equipped with a… more»
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1973 Dodge Charger: Optioned Up
If buying a classic muscle car that was optioned to the hilt is your thing, this 1973 Dodge Charger here on eBay may be worth checking out. This matching numbers 400/727 combination is looking a little worse for the… more»
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1965 Honda S600: Original Screamer
One of my all-time favorite vintage roadsters is the Honda S600, for two reasons: one, it’s the spiritual forebearer to the modern-day S2000 roadster, a true performance car bargain and engineering feat that will make the hair on the… more»
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1966 Porsche 911: Yours For Only…
When fellow contributor Jamie forwarded the link to a 1966 Porsche 911 here on eBay for the princely sum of $98,500, I thought he was sending me a time-capsule car. You know, one that is ready to drive and… more»
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1969 BMW 1602: Windblown Baur
I have to give a tip of the hat to my fellow Barn Finds writer Jamie for cluing me into this rare BMW 1602 Baur that popped up here on eBay. The seller’s asking price isn’t giving anyone a deal –… more»
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1976 Mustang II Mach 1: Must Go
Barn Finds reader Frederick M spotted this bargain-basement 1976 Ford Mustang II Mach 1 here on craigslist, with a $300 asking price under the condition the car leaves immediately; otherwise, it has a date with the junkyard. What’s worth noting… more»
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What Is It? 1963 Halsey-Crosley
No, it’s not a toy! Thanks to Chevy55 for this unusual find! Located in Benton, Kentucky and listed for sale here on craigslist for $1,500, this 1948 Crosley chassis and running gear was re-bodied in 1962 by the Halsey Machine &… more»
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1971 Fiat 850 Racer: Ambition Required
So I had to do some digging to see if this 1971 Fiat 850 Racer on eBay was a case of a poorly-worded description or a project car worth looking at. It turns out there was indeed a ‘Racer’… more»
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1970 Plymouth Barracuda: Hemi Upgrade
When I first saw this Cuda, I thought I had just discovered the ultimate backyard Mopar. While it is a great find, the seller’s ad is a bit misleading at first. It is advertised as a 1970 Hemi Cuda… more»
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1974 Meyers Manx SR2: Windows Included
A little ways back, Josh wrote up the discovery of a Meyers Manx SR that was used by muscle-car tuner Baldwin Motion. Although far more recognized for their Volkswagen based dune buggy conversions, these scissored-door SRs are a different take… more»
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1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible: Dusty Texan
According to the seller of this 1974 Cadillac Eldorado here on eBay, his grandfather passed the car down to him and it’s sat gathering dust in a Texas warehouse ever since. What a shame – this is the perfect… more»
