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Stingray Find: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 327/4-speed

Off the road and stored in a barn since 1983, this single family owned Corvette appears in a stance that many of us have seen before. Typically this stance can be seen with good traction, and the go pedal… more»

Rockin’ Roller: 1955 Chevrolet 4100 Bus

With the first transistor radio coming to market in 1954, I don’t know how many would have been in use on this 1955 Chevrolet 4100 school bus. By the 1970s, the school buses that I rode in were rockin’…. more»

1 Of 131! 1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible

UPDATE – Four months after being featured here on Barn Finds, this rare 1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible is listed for sale again, this time here on craigslist. The seller is asking $12,000 or best offer for this very worthy… more»

Rare Bird: 1 of 360 Modified 1985 Pulse

When a regular motorcycle just wouldn’t do in the mid-1980s, Owasso Motor Car Company had the answer. The seller of this 1985 Pulse bought it in this condition as a modified three-wheeler rather than the two-wheeler with two downrigger… more»

Huge Texas Stash! 250 Classic Cars For Sale

Though much-resembling a junkyard, this collection comes before the public for the first time. The listing here on craigslist says the whole collection is yours for $5000, but let’s assume that’s a bald-faced lie. I’d pay at least $500… more»

Wholesale Auction Find: 1987 Nissan 300ZX

When an older car that worked its way through the wholesale dealer auction world shows up for sale on eBay, I’m always intrigued. This 1987 Nissan 300ZX bears the signs of a potentially decent project that ended up as… more»

Fresh 440: 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury GT

After being in his possession for around 14-years, the owner of this 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury GT has decided that the time has come for the car to move on. The car runs and drives, and has the potential… more»

Solid Project: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

As a car to buy and restore at your leisure, this 1968 Pontiac Firebird looks like a pretty good proposition. There is no reason why you couldn’t buy it and enjoy it as it currently stands, and then take… more»

Bodacious Brit: 1984 Lotus Espirit Turbo

Though the Lotus Espirit is an appealing mid-engine sports car, it never gained traction amongst collectors and enthusiasts in the same way as other vehicles from the era – such as the unattractive and slow DMC DeLorean that it… more»

What The?! Odd Parade Car Project

I’m not really even sure where, to begin with, this odd creation! It’s truly indescribable and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing. According to the seller, this Buick powered “parade car” was running just a few years… more»

Restoration Ready: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Life can be full of those great “if only” moments. For instance, you have to wonder how much healthier this 1967 Camaro RS would have been today if only water hadn’t found its way into the car some years… more»

Movie Star? 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country

Calling all automotive sleuths, this is one for you to consider, and to maybe unravel a mystery. This 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country may have a movie link, but there is no documentary evidence to back the… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1960 Willys Pickup Project

Update 4/8/2019 – We have dropped the price on this Willys Pickup to $3K. There’s been lots of interest but no one who has called has actually shown up! Perhaps the lower price will entice more action by buyers… more»

Project or Parts? 1970 Lotus Elan

I have to admit, this Lotus Elan looked pretty promising from afar – and I’m still not quite sure why the seller thinks it’s potentially a parts car. Sure, there are some fairly important pieces missing like most of… more»

Wooden Cage? 1947 Citroen U23 Truck

I’m not sure what this 1947 (it says both 46 and 47 in the ad) Citroen AX wood-bodied truck was originally designed to carry, but I do know it was carried from France to Canada at some point and is… more»

BF Success Story: Howell Craft VW Dune Buggy

As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; and the latest… more»

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