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What the Heck!? 1996 Suzuki Volkswagen Bus Van?

If you’ve never heard of a Suzuki Every van, you’re probably not alone. I hadn’t heard of them until I saw this “VW Bus” here on Craigslist. According to Wikipedia, they have been produced since 1961 under the “Carry”… more»

German Exotic! 1985 Bitter SC

When German race car driver Erich Bitter conveived a German-engineered road car with a gorgeous Italian body and interior, the entrepreneur’s clever plan birthed this 1985 Bitter SC. One of 223 exported to North America over multiple years, this… more»

Last Gasp Model: 1958 Packard Hawk

When I first saw this 1958 Packard Hawk, it set my mind racing. The Hawk represented the last hurrah for the company before production ground to a halt. It made me wonder whether a carmaker has ever gone out… more»

Rare 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible!

Packard introduced the Caribbean in 1953 based on their 1952 show car called the Pan American. For most of its somewhat brief life, the Caribbean was available only as a luxury convertible, the top-of-the-line automobile offered by the company…. more»

Affordable Classic! 1976 Buick Skyhawk

The new owner of this 1976 Buick Skyhawk will face some choices, and some will be better than others. Although it has its share of faults, it runs and drives well. That raises the prospect that it could serve… more»

Barn Find Estate: 1954 Austin A40 Countryman

If you’re looking for an unusual project, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more eye-catching offering than a 1954 Austin A40 Countryman Estate. Located just southwest of Portland, Oregon, and offered here on Craigslist for $3,000, this British classic… more»

1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible And More!

Usually, there has to be something notable about a subject car for me to take an interest. It could be something small and obscure, or something obvious that everyone sees. In the case of the 1969 Dodge Coronet, my… more»

Get It While It’s Cheap! 1966 International Scout 800

Over the past several years automakers have been bringing back classic brands like the Challenger, Charger, Bronco, and Blazer. When these brands re-surface as new vehicles, the classic versions tend to skyrocket in popularity. Not to be left behind,… more»

Needs Work: 1968 Fiat Dino Spider

There are some cars that get a pass no matter how trashed they are when discovered. What I mean to say is that they will be restored no matter what, just given the rarity or desirability factor. Obviously, everything… more»

3-On-The-Tree! 1966 Ford Fairlane 500

Beginning in 1962, the Fairlane series of Ford automobiles would be downsized to fill a new niche, the intermediate, sandwiched between the full-size and compact product offerings. The Fairlane would get reskinned in 1966, gaining stacked headlights like the… more»

Family-Owned Oval Window: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle

UPDATE 05/18/2022: It appears that the owner of this 1956 VW Beetle Oval Window had no success with their last listing, so they’re rolling the dice by offering it for sale again. Our own Russ Glantz spotted the Beetle… more»

Dukes Of Hazzard Wanna Be? 1969 Dodge Charger

A 1969 Dodge Charger. Right, one of about 85K built and we’ve probably covered every existing one on Barn Finds. They are popular and some of the worst examples that I have covered still ring up bodacious prices. This… more»

1 or 12 Left? 1958 Edsel Bermuda Station Wagon

Ford had high hopes for its new division of cars in 1958. The Edsel debuted with no fewer than 18 models to join Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln. The problem was the brand was introduced at a time when the… more»

Field Find: 1957 Dodge Power Wagon W-100

The Power Wagon was Dodge’s range of four-wheel-drive pickup trucks that were built from 1945 to 1980. Beginning in 1957, the designations W-100, W-200, etc. were created to differentiate ½ versus ¾ ton and so forth (D was used… more»

Supercharged Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2

Whether then-president Sherwood Egbert really thought the Avanti could help save Studebaker is debatable, but legend has it that the concept of the car was born on a cocktail napkin. Rushed into production in 1963, the Avanti never reached… more»

One of a Kind? 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

The 1966 model year was a banner one for Ford, with more than 2.2 million vehicles rolling off their production lines. More than 25% of those wore the Galaxie badge, but only 27,454 were the Galaxie 500 Convertible. That… more»