This is a bit of history here, although I guess all of the things shown on Barn Finds are a bit of history. This unusual vehicle is a 1960 Fabrique Nationale AS 24, a paratrooper’s trike that was used… more»
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Extra Lightweight Lotus Seven Project
If you’ve ever experienced a Lotus Seven, you know these cars are about as stripped down as you can get. As Colin Chapman use to say, “simplify, then add lightness”. Well it seems after simplifying the Seven as much… more»
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Barn Bubble: 1968 Lambretta Willam City
No, this isn’t photoshopped, or photochopped, or any other form of photo trickery; it’s a real car! This is a 1968 Lambretta Willam City and it’s powered by the folks who gave us Lambretta scooters. It’s found on eBay in Warminster, United… more»
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German Find: 1940 Ostner Delivery Trike
What is it? This is a delivery trike from 1940, manufactured by the Ostner factory in Dresden, Germany. This one is in running shape according to the seller, and is available in Bretnig-Hauswalde, Germany. It’s up for sale here on… more»
Plymouth Made Trains, Too?
Thanks to you Barn Finds readers, my education continues! Reader Greg P. writes: On March 24th, Jamie said he didn’t know that Plymouth even made pickups until he saw the 1938. I was wondering if he knew that Plymouth made… more»
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Milan Conversion: 1976 Cadillac Seville
I have been called a purist in the past. This is not always mentioned with approval, mind you, because a purist can be someone who despises any car or truck that receives modifications after it leaves the factory, or… more»
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Barn Spider: 1972 Fiat 850 Spider
Are there any Fiat fans out there? This dusty, somewhat creepy-looking barn spider has been stored in the owner’s barn for the last six years. That’s a lot of dust for just six years, it looks like it’s been… more»
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Desert Pony: 1972 Ford Pinto
Barn Finds guru, Jesse, wrote about a nice, original Pinto a few weeks ago, that thing looked like it was ready for Pebble Beach compared to this one! This car, a 1972 Ford Pinto, is in Los Lunas, New Mexico, a… more»
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Super Project: 1959 Cushman Super Eagle
This will be a super nice project: a 1959 Cushman Super Eagle. These aren’t super hard to restore and once you’re done it’ll look like this. These are small machines so you can store it in your basement while… more»
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Swedish Army Tank Engine: Rolls-Royce Meteor V12
Have you been lamenting the fact that you can’t seem to be able to track down an ex-Swedish Army tank engine for your next project? I know; me, too! Well, look no further, here it is. This Rolls-Royce Meteor… more»
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Big Tow: 1950 Buick Roadmaster Custom Wrecker
The seller wonders whether Harley Earl designed this custom Buick. I doubt it, but I also doubt if you’ll find another vehicle like this 1950 Buick Roadmaster Custom Wrecker. This thing has about the most perfect patina (there, I’ve said it!) that… more»
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British Pedal Power: 1914 BSA Auto-Wheel
Having been an antique motorcycle fan for a few decades now, I’ve seen a few of these and I have always wanted to own one. This particular bike is located about 2.5 hours Southwest of The Emerald City – Sydney –… more»
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Oh No! It’s a Studenado
The other David here on Barn Finds recently wrote up an incredibly scary 1939 Mercury Lumina he found on Hemmings. Mercumina? Lumercury? I thought it was pretty awful and clearly a unique effort made by a unique and unusual individual.
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Engineering Triumph: 1963 Triumph 3-Wheeler
Thanks to Barn Finds fan and frequent tip-contributor, Jim S, for tracking down this 1963 Triumph Bonneville custom three-wheeler! This isn’t a kit nor is it a quickly-thrown-together project. The owner and fabricator of this three-wheeler had an idea… more»
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Dry Docked Duck: DUKW Amphibious Vehicle
While the image of this six-wheeled amphibious DUKW peering out of the Oregon undergrowth is partly terrifying, it’s also not that unsettling given these former military vehicles now do parade laps in cities like Boston as a tourist attraction…. more»
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Moon Buggy Prototype Found In Junkyard!
If you thought Jamie’s Mooncraft Racer was out of this world, you’ll really love this Moon Buggy prototype that was recently discovered in a junkyard in Alabama. This is an actual lunar rover prototype that was built in 1965,… more»
