After purchasing my 1981 Toyota HiAce and later acquiring a 1986 Isuzu Trooper, I began to explore the world of overlanding and camping across this great nation of ours. Along with that, as a gearhead, you start to notice… more»
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River Finds?! Mustang, RX7 And More Recovered
After a tip from a former get-away driver, the experts at Adventures with Purpose explored the depths of the Tualatin River near Portland, Oregon in search of sunken vehicles. The boat ramp here, like many around the world, makes… more»
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Mystery Car! 1939 Thorne Hot Rod Road Racer
Sometimes we come across a barn find that doesn’t have the history one would like it to — and thus remains a mystery. This car is certainly one of those! Titled as a 1933 Plymouth convertible but appearing to… more»
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Designed by Dean Jeffries: 1969 Mantaray II Kyote
Here we have another variant in the large family tree of VW-based dune buggies that were seemingly everywhere in the 60s and 70s. As I learned from selling an orphan brand of kit car dune buggy last year, it… more»
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“Ol’ Smokey” 1946 Indian Chief Firefighter Bike!
This is probably one of the most unique 1946 Indian motorcycles on the planet! Not only is it an awesome vintage bike, but it is outfitted to be a firefighter bike! Named “Ol’ Smokey” it can be found here… more»
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Daily Driver? 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A
The seller describes this 1948 Willys Jeep as a sunny daily driver! It looks like a fun vehicle and his wife says it has to go before he can get another project. This Jeep is located in Pall Mall,… more»
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Lime Green MPG Machine: 1981 HMV Freeway
Made for a short four years and with only around 700 of them having been produced, it’s rare to see a vehicle like this 1981 HMV Freeway anywhere but online. We have written about them in the past and… more»
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The One And Only: 1994 Benzillac Convertible!
I recently heard the term “meatball sundae” to describe two things that are great on their own, but unappetizing when mixed together. I think today’s car qualifies. Find this unholy mashup here on craigslist in Portland, Oregon. “Benzillac” sounds like… more»
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Steam-Powered Classic: 1923 Stanley Steamer Limousine
If it wasn’t for visionaries willing to boldly tread new, interesting, and daring paths, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the sorts of cars that we do today. Some of these paths have opened up for these individuals into… more»
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Mad Max Inspired: 1951 Plymouth Business Coupe
UPDATE 4/3/2020 – This seller has lowered their asking price significantly since we first featured it. They are now down to $4,500, which might still be a tad high given what it is, but I’m sure someone out there… more»
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Cut In The ’80s: 1956 Chevrolet 210 Shorty
Don’t adjust that video screen! And I assure you that the above image, unlike many that you find on the internet, is not PhotoShopped. While you may like or hate them, Barn Finds has uncovered a lot of “shorties” over… more»
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The Only 1963 Alfa Romeo Mialietta Spider!
Now for something completely different! Alright, so technically this is a 2000 Mazda Miata with a five-speed manual… and a 1963 Alfa-Romeo replica body merged into one in an attempt to create a modern Giulietta Spider. Calling it a… more»
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Oddball Daily Driver: 1982 Ford EXP
Ford EXP coupes are generally extinct, so finding one is tricky. Finding one that’s claimed to be in daily driver grade condition is downright impossible, generally, but the seller of this clean brown example in Rhode Island claims his… more»
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Rare Garage Find: 1939 Adler Trumpf Junior
In the 1930s Adler was among Germany’s “Big 3” automakers along with BMW and Opel. Beginning in the early 1900’s they produced a myriad number of automobile models, motorcycles and even bicycles. By the time the roaring ’20s rolled… more»
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22k Mile Survivor: 1981 Ford Escort GL
Update 3/22/20 – After featuring this 1981 Ford Escort GL last fall, it’s for sale again, this time here on craigslist in Palm Bay, Florida for $3,900. Someone won the car on the eBay auction for $2,550 and at… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1997 Daihatsu Midget II
In the unforgettable 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, our heroine, Judy Garland’s Dorothy Gale, receives a rousing welcome to the land of Oz from the diminutive and fancifully dressed Lollipop Guild. Clearly Daihatsu had the hard-working guild in… more»
