This is one of the more entertaining ads I’ve read in quite some time. The listing for a 1974 AMC Gremlin X, which can be found here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now price of $3,550, really captures the excitement… more»
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Options Open: 1969 Mustang Fastback
Think of this Mustang as a blank sheet of paper (or blank computer screen if you are younger than I am). It’s located in Midland, Michigan and is offered for sale here on eBay where bidding starts at $5,000. The car’s… more»
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Price Reduced! Jensen Healey Duo
We’ve covered some bargain Jensen-Healeys before at Barn Finds. As a matter of fact, I included this pair of cars in a comment right here about a month ago when they were priced at $2,150 for the pair. Now they… more»
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1972 Jensen Interceptor: Bare Metal
Kudos to Barn Finds reader Robert R for spotting this 1972 Jensen Interceptor project here on eBay with the reserve unmet. While I’ve never taken on a bare metal restoration like this, I’m still always amazed when these projects get this… more»
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1978 Lotus Esprit With Just 5,548 Miles
Thanks to Robert R for this beautiful find. Yes, beautiful, I happen to admire the clean wedge of the Esprit shape! This Esprit was specially ordered back in 1977 and the seller asserts that the gold color is unusual…. more»
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1970 Porsche 914: Prices Climbing!
There is a Porsche 914 in my neighborhood that I have had my eye on the for past few weeks. I’ve been sorely tempted to make the owner an offer, as it has clearly been parked in their drive… more»
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Two ’66 Barracudas, One Listing!
Not one project, but two – maybe. Thanks to Jim S for this great find! This pair of 1966 Plymouth Barracudas are being sold only as a pair here on eBay, where bidding is opening at $999 with no… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: From MA to MD
As we continue our weekly series of junkyard finds (you can find the previous two entries here and here), I’m being a bit lazy this week and combining some remaining finds from the yard that yielded my prized dashboard… more»
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1927 Ford Model T: Restore Or Leave Original?
This is a quintessential barn find. A lot of these Model Ts were parked in 1927 when the Model A was introduced, which could explain why so many are still around. The T was already years behind every other… more»
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1971 Ford Mustang Mach I: Eleanor’s Twin
When I spotted this 1971 Ford Mustang Mach I with no reserve listed here on eBay, all I could think of was Eleanor from the original Gone In 60 Seconds movie. Although this ’71 is two years older, it looks just about… more»
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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T: The PR Car
This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T with a factory sunroof is listed here on eBay as a disassembled project with the reserve unmet and bidding over $6,000. So, while it doesn’t look anything like it did when it was last… more»
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1965 Mercedes 220 SEb: Sleeping Beauty
Few cars are more confusing to me than the ones that were previously restored – or at least refreshed – and then allowed to fall back into the condition they were in prior to rejuvenation. This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220… more»
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Beamed! 1967 BMW 2000 CS
After a barn beam dropped on this rare BMW coupe while in storage, the seller has decided to pass it on to someone else. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida and up for auction here on eBay, this predecessor of… more»
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1963 Studebaker Avanti: Wide-Eyed Luxury
I’m not sure why I’m fascinated by the Studebaker Avanti, but I know examples like this 1963 R1 here on eBay with zero bids always stop me cold. It may be the polarizing styling, with those Beetle-like headlights peering… more»
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Pictures Worth A Lot of Words: Datsun 510
I complain frequently about the number and quality of photos we see in classic car ads. Just because the car is covered in dust and dirty doesn’t mean clear pictures aren’t appreciated, especially when deciding to bid on a… more»
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Cut In Half: 1970 Marcos GT
This 1970 Marcos GT was cut in half (!) to clear customs when it was imported 21 years ago from England. Just the body shell, which is fiberglass anyway, but still! It’s said to have been sitting in a… more»
