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Stalled Project: 1958 Lloyd Alexander TS Micro Car

German automaker Lloyd Engine Works was originally a manufacturer of luxury cars in its early days, with roots dating all the way back to 1908, but the company was folded into the Borgward Group in 1929, with the Lloyd… more»

Is This the Fish For You? 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin Fastback

If you’re poking around on eBay and see something unique, it might be that you found this 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin Fastback. With an early couple of bids nudging the car just over $1000, the price is cheap. The… more»

South American Rarity: 1972 Dodge Carryall Conversion

The seller of this 1972 Dodge Carryall Conversion throws out the possibility that it’s the only one of its kind in the United States, and while there’s no concrete evidence offered to back up that idea, he does for… more»

Storage Shed Find: 1962 Chevrolet Monza

Ford, Chrysler, and Chevrolet all rolled out compact cars for the first time in 1960. Ford and Chrysler went the more conventional route, with front-mounted water-cooled engines. However, Chevrolet decided to emulate the VW Beetle which may have started… more»

Heeeere’s Johnny! Ed McMahon’s 1968 Cadillac Limousine

We’ve featured several cars over the years at Barn Finds that have ties to a famous person, and this 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Limousine was once the very land yacht that Ed McMahon could be seen proudly riding around… more»

Solid Project: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker

The New Yorker was one of America’s longest-running automobile nameplates, appearing from 1940 to 1996. It was usually Chrysler’s most luxurious vehicle, excluding the Imperial which sometimes did not carry Chrysler badging. This 1948 New Yorker has been sitting… more»

Retired 50 Years: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk

The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the Hawk series of automobiles that dated to 1956 (and even further including the Starliner it was based upon). GT Hawks were built for three model years (1962-64),… more»

Rugged Original: 1964 International Harvester Scout 80

You will not be able to drive this one home but this 1964 International Harvester Scout 80 is presented as an original and still running example of one of the first SUVs. It is located near Fayetteville, Arkansas and… more»

Fire Victim: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

Considering there were only about 4,600 Studebaker Avanti’s built in the car’s brief lifespan, they’re a treat when you see one today. Except when they’ve had the misfortune that befell this 1963 edition. Something caught fire under the hood… more»

Dry Barn Find: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

Certain locations potentially produce more promising barn find projects than others. A dry climate helps protect classic steel, which is the case with this 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible. The seller located it in a New Mexico barn, and although… more»

“Green Machine”: 1970 AMC Rebel 390 V8

The Machine was a one-year-only performance car built by American Motors at the height of the muscle car movement. Production numbers were low, so the assortment that survives today isn’t large. Most remember the cars for their wild red/white/blue… more»

Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars

Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»

Street Legal! 1962 King Midget Micro Car

Would you believe this thing is street legal?!  That’s what the seller of this King Midget micro car says, although he does mention that they’re not very fast.  King Midget first began producing micro cars in 1946, with the… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet’s Second Generation Camaro enjoyed a successful run, remaining on sale from 1970 until 1981. Much changed during that period, including introducing new emission and safety standards that would forever alter how American manufacturers approached vehicle design. This 1973… more»

Texas Long-Roof: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

Parked in the 1990s, this 1957 Chevrolet 210 station wagon in Fort Worth, Texas seeks a new owner for the budget-friendly price of $5500. Faded paint contrasts with shiny aftermarket OEM-style steel wheels. A non-running 327 cid small-block V8… more»

Rare Package: 1973 Buick Century Sun Coupe

I’ve always loved Buicks, and that likely stems from my old high-school friend of 40 years ago who owned a 1970 Gran Sport that was bought new at Frank Davis Buick in Nashville, which still had the metal dealer… more»

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