According to the seller, this 1932 Packard was originally owned by Samuel B. Ely. If you aren’t familiar with Ely, he was a mining executive in the upper mid-west which for whom the town of Ely, Minnesota was named…. more»
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Microcar Barn Find Collection!
A seller on craigslist in Minnesota has listed a large stash of interesting microcars for sale, evidently clearing out a collection of the rare and obscure. You can see everything he has for sale here on craigslist, which also… more»
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What Happened?! Porsche 914 Conversion
Go ahead, search for the words “Marco” and “Porsche 914” and tell me what you find. I’ll wait. I’m tempted to believe this total oddball of a kit car is a one-off creation built by a guy named Marco,… more»
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Strange Six-Wheeler: Saab 906 Turbo Concept
Six-wheeled vehicles have taken many forms over the years, from the Formula 1 cars belonging to teams Williams and Tyrell to off-roaders that tout the extra axle as key to extra traction. Whatever the reason for this on-again, off-again… more»
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World’s Most Expensive Bumper? McLaren Ameritech F1 Kit
Good news: for just $149,400, you can buy a slice of McLaren F1 ownership. Now, don’t get too excited – it’s not the kind that lets you drive a McLaren once a month, or even breathe on one, really…. more»
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The Other Gullwing: Bricklin SV-1 Car And Part Stash
Health issues are forcing a Bricklin enthusiast to relinquish his collection of two project cars and a deep stash of parts. The owner’s son is managing the sale, which includes a running, project-grade SV-1 and another rolling chassis, along… more»
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600-HP 1989 Geo Tracker?!!
Does anyone need a 600 b.h.p. Geo Tracker? No, of course not. But this should not stop you from exploring the possibilities of making this impressive drag car part of your garage, as it appears to be built to… more»
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Cheap Cossie: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Cosworth Vegas were not cheap when they were new at about $5,900 in 1975. However, this 1975 Cosworth Vega is cheap and comes with an extra 1976 Vega, with no engine, as a bonus. This Cosworth is said to… more»
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Cheap Exotic: 1980 Bremen Sebring
The seller of this Bremen Sebring kit car claims he has invested close to $20,000 in the build but is now forced to sell it due to extenuating circumstances. Like so many other Volkswagen Beetle-based kits, the Bremen allowed… more»
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Wild Woodstock Bus With 23 Window On Top!
Given the prices that genuine 23-window Volkswagen Buses have been commanding, this heavily customized (and weathered) 1937 International Bus poses a conundrum for the next owner. While Woodstock sentimentalists would see a rolling monument to the glory days of… more»
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Sweet V8-Powered Ferrari F40 Replica!
This kit car on eBay appears to have the guts of a Pontiac Fiero beneath its faux Ferrari F40 skin. The trend of using a Fiero’s mid-engined corpse to convert it into a cheaper and oddly-proportioned version of a… more»
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Ex-Harrah’s Collection: 1968 Centaur Prototype
Details are scarce for this custom prototype that the seller says is not a kit car. The 1968 Centaur, as it is named, was purchased from the famous Harrah’s Automobile Collection in Reno, Nevada, which gives it some mild… more»
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Eclectic Collection: Barn Finds in Baltimore
This listing for what appears to be a shed or barn full of projects doesn’t have much info to go on, and prices listed seem ambitious. But there are some interesting projects here that may warrant a phone call,… more»
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Parked For 50 Years: 1937 Packard 120 Hearse
Here at Barn Finds, we are always looking for the unique and unusual. This 1937 Packard 120 Hearse is for sale here on eBay for an opening bid of $14,850. The car is located in St. Louis, Missouri and… more»
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Clean Charleston: 1980 Citroen 2CV
The notion of dressing up a car that’s grown long in the tooth is a phenomenon not limited to domestic automakers. Enter the venerable Citroen 2CV, which had a VW Beetle-like tenacity as it related to its refusal to… more»
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Ninety Years Strong: 1929 Hudson Essex Challenger
In 1929, the Essex Motors division of Hudson Motor Cars was third in domestic sales, just behind Ford and Chevrolet – a pretty impressive task for a car company many have never heard of. Found in Willoughby, Ohio is… more»
