T.J., big thanks for this catnip of a tip, so we can feature the 1945 Oliver Cletrac AD crawler for sale here on facebook Marketplace. The Cleveland Tractor Company merged with Oliver in 1944, folding its variety of tracked… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Drives Like New: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop
I’ll let you in on a little secret; I turned sixty this year. My one wish? That I was as well-preserved as this 1965 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop. Mother Nature has done her worst to me, but this Buick… more»
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Cheap 5-Speed Project: 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
With Fox-Body Mustangs being strong performers in the classic market, finding an affordable project candidate is often challenging. However, this ’86 GT Convertible rides to the rescue as a driver-grade vehicle that would benefit from a cosmetic refresh. It… more»
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Early BMX: 1976 Yamaha Moto-Bike
This is something you don’t see every day: a bicycle from a motorcycle manufacturer. The seller has this rare and early BMX-type bike listed as a 1974 model, but those had a solo seat, and the lower forks were… more»
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30k-Mile Museum Piece: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
If you wanted a new, low-frills, full-size car in 1962, the Chevrolet Bel Air was hard to beat. It was a step up from the fleet-quality Biscayne, but not as well equipped as the top-of-the-line Impala. The seller’s car… more»
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Most Useful Bike Ever? 1979 Honda CT90 Trail 90
It’s hard to go wrong with a Honda 90, they’re so versatile. They’re useful for around town, on trails, and fairly easy to carry around on your RV to poke around in campgrounds while you’re on vacation. This 1979… more»
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Villiers 37A-Powered: 1967 Cotton 250 Trials Bike
We’ve seen a few trials motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the years, and they’re an interesting segment of the motorcycle world. Riders don’t go as fast as they can through a race track; the idea is to ride… more»
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Low-Mileage Project Convertible: 1989 Cadillac Allante
The late 1980s brought us one of Cadillac’s most ambitious cars, the Allante, a Pininfarina-styled two-seater that aimed to compete with the likes of Mercedes and Jaguar. This 1989 example, now up for sale here on eBay, shows just… more»
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One Owner: 1969 Ford Mustang Grande
Ford was on a serious path to diversification with its First Generation Mustang by 1969, which is understandable, because sales had dropped by 50% since the glory days of 1966. Buyers were spoiled for choice, with those seeking a… more»
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Winter Or Summer: 1971 Sno-Pony Convertible
It’s never too early for snowmobiles, as far as I’m concerned. NW Iowa Kevin must feel the same way, as he sent in the tip for this 1971 Sno-Pony ASV Convertible, reconfigurable snowmobile/ATV. This unusual thing is listed here… more»
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Clean Coupe: 1989 Chevrolet Beretta GT
When my brother and I were kids, the house across the street from our childhood home went up for sale. The owner, who was a prominent Chrysler salesman, always had a nice selection of cars – nothing exotic, save… more»
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Old-School Cool: 1964 Corvette With Ghost Flames
Few cars embody classic American style and performance as much as the second-generation Corvette. This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, now listed here on eBay, blends originality with a period custom touch thanks to its vintage black paint accented by… more»
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WWII Roots: 1946 Willys Jeep Project
After WWII, Willys wasted no time in transforming its proven military design into a vehicle for the civilian market. The result was the CJ-2A, a tough little 4×4 that carried the same rugged DNA as the wartime MB while… more»
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A Good Daily Driver? 1983 Chevrolet Chevette CS
As rough as this 1983 Chevrolet Chevette CS four-door sedan looks in the overall photos and even in the detailed photos, I tend to agree with the seller that it could make a good daily driver. Maybe not the… more»
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Original Paint Grocery Getter: 1966 Mercury Colony Park
Nothing speaks of luxury like simulated wood paneling, and when that paneling is ostensibly original to the car, so much the better. Presented as a “real rust free car from [the] Southern Utah desert,” this 1966 Mercury Colony Park… more»
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Early Patina: 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe 5-Speed
Porsche’s 912 has steadily gained recognition as one of the best-kept secrets in the marque’s history, offering the same timeless looks as the 911 but with a lighter, more balanced driving character. This 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe, listed here… more»
