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Cheap 1965 International Travelall D-1000

As if I needed another reason to move to the southwest US, finding solid vehicles like this 1965 International Travelall D-1000 just put it over the top. It isn’t rust-free but compared to what a swiss-cheese-mobile it would be… more»

Buick 4.1 Swap: 1975 Chevy Vega Kingswood

This 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kingswood wagon is described as an 80% finished project that has just 40,000 original miles on the body. The drivetrain has been swapped out in favor of a 4.1L Buick V6 paired to a manual… more»

One-Owner Survivor? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Update 2/23/20 – This Corvette was been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! We don’t know what it actually sold for or if it even did, but it’s now in Kosciusko, Mississippi. How high do you think it… more»

1 of 300 Made! 1959 Cadillac Superior Hearse

This 1959 Cadillac hearse is a really cool car and would make a unique project for someone. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid over $28,000, but the reserve hasn’t been met yet. There is… more»

Cheap Project? 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

At first glance, this 1959 Corvette seems to need a lot. Upon closer examination, it starts to look better and better, especially if you don’t require matching numbers. The car is for sale here on eBay where bidding has… more»

Wrecked Exotic: 1987 Ferrari Testarossa

I haven’t been in too many accidents in my life, despite driving 40,000+ miles a year. I’ve been lucky, there is no question about it. I can’t imagine the feeling to have been in an accident with a car… more»

Lots Of Possibilities: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

It seems that first-gen Camaros turn up as either fully restored trailer queens or piles of cinders that are usually promoted to be something way beyond what they actually are. But here’s a different twist, a ’68 Camaro Sports… more»

Lilliputian Limo: 1968 Wolseley Hornet Mk III

The original Mini was designed to be inexpensive transport for the masses, and it managed to become both a sales success and a motoring legend. Of course, a little luxury goes a long way, and the humble Mini managed… more»

Rough But Worthy: 1973 Porsche 911T

We had a different 911 slotted for this post that sold before we could get to it, and it was an entertaining specimen loaded with rust in all the worst places. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Montana D. who… more»

1939 Studebaker Coupe Express Project

While not an absolute first, the 1937-39 Studebaker Coupe Express was one of the first pickups to be car-based; like the much later El Camino and Ranchero and in a similar fashion to Australian “utes”, a pickup bed was grafted… more»

Blank Canvas: 1966 Corvette

I’m sure whoever left the original dealership in 1966 with this Corvette coupe (one of 27,720 C2s produced that year) never expected it to end up engineless and transmissionless in a garage! That’s the situation we have here, though,… more»

Plenty Of Parts: 1973 Opel GT

Some show cars and styling exercises that are produced by car manufacturers are destined to remain little more than concepts, while some eventually see the light of day as production cars. The Opel GT fits into the latter category…. more»

Pint-Sized Pony! 1970 Datsun 240Z

The iconic Datsun 240Z combines styling cues from Jaguar, Ferrari, and the general long hood, short trunk “Pony Car” look, a genre named after America’s wildly popular Mustang. This 1970 Datsun 240Z in Minoa, New York retains its original… more»

British Brick: 1961 Austin Seven Mini

When the original Mini was launched, it was by no means the first front-engined/front-wheel-drive car available to the motoring public. However, one of the characteristics that made it such a sales success was the fact that it represented a… more»

Almost Ocean Ready: 1968 Hughes Northstar 38

As anyone who considers themselves a boat enthusiast will tell you, the sacrifices – financial and otherwise – to maintain a seagoing vessel makes taking care of a vintage car look like a walk in the park. It’s a… more»

Solid Restorer: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Looking around the background, it would appear that the owner of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird has a real love for that particular badge. This vehicle is part of a collection, but the owner now openly admits that he will… more»

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