When it comes to BMW’s 5 Series sedans, the third-generation E34 chassis doesn’t usually get the recognition it deserves. However, it’s hard for anyone to look past a BMW model modified by the tuning powerhouse known as Alpina. This… more»
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Caddy Camper: 1958 Cadillac Superior House Car
One of my favorite things about writing for Barn Finds is receiving tips about vehicles like this 1958 Cadillac Superior House Car that is available here on eBay. Despite just a few photos and a sentence or two of… more»
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Creative Thinking: 1950 Plymouth Coupe
It is said that necessity is the mother of invention, but I’m sure that we will have a few readers who will be wondering whether the invention of this particular custom was really necessary. Barn Finder Sean C spotted… more»
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1987 Dodge Charger with 360ci V8 Swap and RWD Conversion
In the 1980s, Chrysler used a familiar namesake for its fuel-sipping, front-wheel drive L platform – the Dodge Charger. Surely, the thought of a FWD economy car sharing the name of a prolific muscle car caused unhappiness among Mopar… more»
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Small Block Swap: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Wagon
Chevrolet’s Vega is an unassuming car in stock form, and it’s also one that caused the company lots of grief in its original iteration. Luckily, this 1972 Vega Wagon that’s here on eBay has a V8 swap and plenty… more»
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Chop Top: 1980 Toyota Stepside Pickup
It’s hard to tell that this 1980 Toyota stepside pickup has a secret or two by looking at this opening photo but it has an interesting story. This stormy stepside can be found here on eBay in Charlotte, North… more»
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Cool Custom Cat: 1937 Chevrolet Snow-Cat
I’ll jinx it for sure to say that winter may finally be over here in the upper-Midwest part of the U.S. since some areas just had a few inches of snow again yesterday. This 1937 Chevrolet-based custom Snow-cat doesn’t… more»
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Unique Custom! 1948? Fiat 500 B Giardinetta
Even without this car’s custom modifications, its next owner is guaranteed exclusivity. Few Fiat 500-based vehicles travel American roads, and this 500B Giardinetta (Estate Car) sets the Rarity knob to “11.” Buyers must don their propeller hat, embrace the… more»
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SEMA Concept! 2003 Ford E-350 4×4 Van
Many of us are big fans of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas but most of us have never been there. If you’re an industry insider you can have a chance to sneak in and… more»
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Prestige Pickup: 1981 Cadillac Eldorado “El Camino”
Undertaking a custom conversion that sees a family sedan or coupe transformed into a pickup is not unusual. However, seeing such a conversion performed on a Cadillac is less common. Barn Finder Roger spotted this incredible custom for us,… more»
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Aired Out Ambulance: 1940 Packard 180
Purchased from an elderly man several years back the current owner of this Packard Ambulance has invested a tremendous amount of time and money into this one of a kind cruiser. Featuring a modern suspension and drive-train, this Packard… more»
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Caribou Conversion: 1973 Cadillac Pickup
This restored and slightly modified (isn’t every Cadillac pickup modified?) 1973 Cadillac Deville Caribou conversion pickup could be a screaming bargain given what some other examples sell for. The seller has this custom listed here on eBay in Woodland… more»
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Paris Edition: 1980 Cadillac Eldorado
A car like this 1980 Cadillac Eldorado Paris Edition isn’t for the faint of heart, those who are trying to hide away or fade into the woodwork. This unusual custom can be found here on craigslist in Waxahachie, Texas,… more»
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Stretched Jeep: 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Limousine by DaBryan Coachbuilders
It’s not every day that you see an oddball vehicle such as this 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Limousine that Barn Finds reader Russell Glantz found here on eBay. However, sometimes you get a reminder of how truly small the… more»
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1980 Mercedes-Benz Carat Duchatelet Cullinan!
In the 1980s, there was a wide selection of unique customization options for vehicles, especially large-scale companies that specialized in putting brand new cars under the knife. One such coachbuilder was Belgium’s Carat Duchatelet, who outfitted this 1980 Mercedes-Benz… more»
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Hangar Find? The Plane Car!
I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when the conversation that resulted in this hybrid airplane-truck was occurring! Or perhaps the bartender — it might have come after a rather large tab! The PlaneCar… more»
