People have debated for years about what makes a “barn find” authentic. Some believe that it has to actually come out of a wooden barn to be the real deal. Well, we have one for those purists among us…. more»
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Ultra-Rare 1953 Muntz Jet Barn Find
There isn’t anything like the rush of discovering an ultra-rare sports car hidden in a barn. I can only imagine how it felt to discover this 1953 Muntz Jet. These sports cars are extremely rare and sought after. Earl… more»
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Pine Scented Lotus Sprint
While browsing his local craigslist, reader Mark O. was surprised to find a Lotus. It’s not pretty, but it’s a Lotus! For some that means bad wiring and a cheap interior, but this American version of the Eclat also… more»
Name That Car: Mystery Sports Car
This little sports car was discovered parked in front of a repair shop in Ojai, California. It was listed on eBay a few years ago, but then disappeared and was forgotten about. It has just resurfaced and I thought it… more»
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Barn Find 1952 Ford F2 Tow Truck
Most Barn Finds aren’t running when they are discovered and typically have to be towed, so when we came across this 1952 Ford F2 tow truck we thought it might be the perfect vehicle to go out hunting for… more»
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1961 Corvair Rampside Projet
If you wanted a Corvair back in the sixties, but needed more hauling capacity, you could have always bought a Corvair truck. The Loadside was the entry level truck, but there was also a special Rampside model available. This… more»
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1954 Corvette Nomad Concept Recreation
Special thanks to Reader Robert J, who discovered and shared this 1954 Corvette Nomad Concept Car recreation with us. While it’s not the actual concept car Chevrolet built for the 1954 Motorama, it’s still a fascinating find. Unlike the… more»
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Microcar Museum Up For Auction
If you haven’t already heard, the largest collection of microcars ever assembled is going to auction tomorrow! Bruce Weiner has spent many years traveling the globe in pursuit of the most unlikely of collector cars and he has housed… more»
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Functional Fun: 1973 BMW 2002 Touring
Europeans have always appreciated hatches more than we do here in the States. I think we are the ones who have been missing out though because they got great little cars like this. The BMW 2002 is a great… more»
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1950 Crosley Hotshot Projects
Over the last few years I have acquired a peculiar interest in the Crosley Hotshot. Maybe it’s because a Hotshot won the first race at Sebring or maybe because it is considered America’s first postwar sports car. Whatever the… more»
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Camping Rig: 1963 Volvo L3314HT
If Land Rovers and Jeeps seem mainstream, then we have the perfect rig for you. This is a 1963 Volvo L3314HT and we doubt you will see any others while up camping. These were built for the Swedish Army… more»
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August Fun: 1965 Citroën Ami 6 Berline
We haven’t featured any good oddball cars for while, so here is one for you. This is a 1965 Citroën Ami 6 Berline and we doubt that few of you have ever seen one. Citroën actually sold a ton… more»
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Two Door Wagon: 1950 Plymouth Deluxe Suburban
When most of us think of Suburbans, we think of massive four door SUVs, but this 1950 Plymouth Deluxe Suburban has just two doors and is in amazing condition. Plymouth built an impressive number of these wagons, but very… more»
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Ugly Inside And Out: 1976 Lotus Eclat
The owner of this 1976 Lotus Eclat just emailed us and told us that they found this car in storage. They do not elaborate, but they claim that the engine looks rebuilt. Unfortunately, the interior is long gone as… more»
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One-Off: 1949 Sabyan Special
The ’40s and ’50s yielded some fantastic and over the top designs, but there were those who wanted something even more radical. This is where Mr. William Sabyan enters the picture, he was a metal worker and mechanic, and… more»
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Rare Glass: 1962 La Dawri Daytona
In the ’50s and ’60s, many people in the automotive world thought that fiberglass would be the next big thing and even GM saw its potential. Today fiberglass is primarily seen as a cheap material to build kit cars… more»
