I apologize for not being more adept at understanding how the rich and powerful can get any factory in the world to build a car to their liking, but here’s my best shot at deciphering exactly what happened to… more»
Project Cars
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1-of-280: 1950 Simca Sport 8 Cabriolet
Introduced in 1949, the Simca Sport 8 was based on the Simca 8 chassis and mechanical package. However, the Sport 8 was the recipient of some stunning styling and improved performance and achieved a degree of success in events… more»
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British Work-Horse: 1955 Land Rover Series 1 Pickup
A quick quiz question for you: What distinctive feature did the original Land Rover prototype share with the McLaren F1 Supercar? If you don’t know the answer, then please continue reading, as all will be revealed. Unveiled to the… more»
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One Of The Last 1929 Kleiber Trucks Left!
If you remember the barn find liquidation we featured a while back, you might recognize this 1929 Klieber. If you missed that one, you can read about it here. This rare truck has spent its entire life in California… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1970 Lotus Europa S2
When you look at this 1970 Lotus Europa, you might think that this is a freshly restored car and counter to what we propose to feature in terms of project cars and barn finds. According to the seller, however,… more»
READER AD: 1970 Kawasaki H1 MACH III Triple 6
When this Kawasaki was new, it was a serious performance machine with a top speed of 120 mph and the capability of running a 13-second quarter mile. All that performance came from a 500 cc 3-cylinder engine, triple Mikuni… more»
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Solid and Original: 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
We’ve seen a few Chevrolet 3100 Pickup project vehicles recently here at Barn Finds, but this seems to be one of the best. It appears to be a solid example, and while it has its share of surface corrosion,… more»
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A Solid Alfa? 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT
It isn’t clear how long this Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT had been sitting in the shed as pictured above, but I suspect that it was quite a while. It has now been dragged out, and the owner is… more»
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Follow Up Find: 1957 Volkswagen Oval Window
After a 30 year hiatus in the desert, the current seller purchased this Oval window bug from the original owner. With a marvelous character, this Beetle is well weathered and is almost a driver. Barn Finds last featured this… more»
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Many Parts Included: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
When this 1958 Corvette was a new car finished in its original Silver Blue and Silver paint combination, it must have been a pretty stunning car. Today, it is a shadow of that former car, but there is no… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1980 Toyota Celica Supra 5-Speed
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of project and parts vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process,… more»
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Bullet Nose! 1960 VW Single Cab
While Type 2s are generally sought after in any form, the rare variants tend to command even more interest. Take this single cab truck with the earlier-style bullet nose and smaller rear turn signals: while we see plenty of… more»
READER AD: 1980 BMW 633 CSi For $500
It has its bumps and bruises, but Reader Dean N’s BMW 633 CSI seems like a great buy if you are in the hunt for a GT project car! At $500 it would be worth buying simply for the… more»
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Sitting For 50 Years: 1940 Ford Tudor Standard
If you look very carefully, you can just see the merest glimpse of a shed poking its way through the undergrowth. It doesn’t look like anyone has been in there for years, so you just have to wonder what… more»
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Worth $2,500? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
After featuring a supposed rust-free Mopar this morning, we must have needed something a little more corroded. Barn Finds reader Mike S sent in this Road Runner thinking it was nuts that someone would ask $2,500 it. Well, we… more»
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1969 Porsche 912 Field Find
There’s a clear symptom of a classic car bubble when you see examples that were abandoned long ago pop up for sale. This 1969 Porsche 912 is a textbook example of a car that was stripped of it potential… more»
