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Skeleton Car? 1978 Datsun 280Z

As some of you know, I’ve been helping to clear out a stash of vehicles from a property in Georgia. One the models we have several of (and that has proven popular in terms of how many we’ve sold)… more»

Runs And Drives: 1971 Triumph GT6

Now here’s a car that’s alive with possibilities, a 1971 Triumph GT6 “for restoration or driving” (not both?) here on eBay in Crescent Valley, Nevada with a minimum bid of $2,500. No one’s bid yet.

Rough R2: 1963 Studebaker Avanti 4-Speed

This is definitely a car we don’t see pop up for sale in project-grade condition every day, and it fits the description perfectly of diamond in the rough. It’s a desirable 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2, equipped with the rare… more»

Stored Since 1973! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door

Who wouldn’t love to find a 1955 Chevrolet in a barn! But what if it had (gasp!) 4-doors? Well, if this was my project, I’d be thrilled with it. Even with “two extra doors” this car appears to be… more»

Ready To Roll! 1949 International KB-2 Pickup

When we think of post-war pickups, the big names usually come to mind first. Ford, Chevy, Dodge…but International doesn’t usually roll off the tongue. This running, driving example is up for sale here on eBay out of Richmond, Minnesota…. more»

Rebuilt 390 Engine: 1966 Mercury Cyclone GT

This is a different opportunity, it’s more like “Buy this 390 CI V8 engine and we’ll throw in the ’66 Mercury Cyclone GT.” There’s no description of the car other than “Complete car, needs restoration call for info…” But… more»

Chopped and Rolled: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette Project

C4 Corvettes are a dime a dozen, but how many are offered with a custom chopped top? OK, this is about as far away from custom as you can get, as it’s merely the case of a bored previous… more»

Engine Sold Separately: 1967 Fiat Dino

Fiat’s 2000 Dino has long been considered a cheap entry into Ferrari ownership, owing to its Ferrari-built powerplant. This example is a major project, needing rust repair and “complete restoration”, according to the seller. There’s just one catch: the… more»

Parked In 1985: 1964½ Ford Mustang

The owner of this 1964½ Ford Mustang inherited the car when his parents passed away, and has now decided to part with it. His parents drove it regularly until it was parked in a barn in 1985, and it… more»

Stored For 31 Years: 1976 Dodge Colt Wagon

Looking literally like a captive instead of just a captive import, this 1976 Dodge Colt wagon is a barn find according to the seller. It has been parked since 1989 and that 31 years of being out of the… more»

Rusty Cat: 1969 Jaguar E-Type FHC

The Jaguar E-Type is a striking looking car that remains a desirable classic today. Good examples can command some pretty extraordinary prices, but this 1969 model is going to require a lot of work if it is to reach… more»

Rusty Ranch Hand – 1970 Ford Bronco U15

Long before trucks had Tow/Hall Mode, Adaptive Cruise Control, or even heated seats, Ford’s first-generation Bronco answered the call for a reasonably compact and rugged vehicle capable of traversing rough terrain in all sorts of weather. As a sort-of… more»

Highly Optioned: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette

Frequently early C1 Corvettes are found in either perfectly restored, trailer-queen condition or in a disintegrating pile where the fiberglass ruins would seem more appropriate for making recycled fishing poles. Not so with this 1956 example, it’s nicely optioned,… more»

62k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National

We have seen quite a few examples of the Buick Grand National over the years here at Barn Finds. Their condition has ranged from the pristine, through to cars that are one step removed from the crusher. This 1987… more»

Project or Parts? 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe

The owner of this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe is pretty candid about its condition. He states that it represents an ambitious restoration project, but that it could potentially be used as a parts car. The fact that it runs… more»

Super-Low-Miles? 1958 Triumph TR3

Vintage British tin has emerged as collectible classics that don’t have as much of a ridiculously high cost of entry, as compared to many other genres. This particular example is up for sale right now, here on craigslist in… more»