Here is another fantastic junkyard find sent to us by reader Olaf E. The ad is posted here on craigslist in Las Vegas, Nevada, maybe to reach a bigger audience, but this collection of old cars for sale is… more»
Junk Yards
Jun 8, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
My Name Is Joe: This Is My Salvage Yard
Thanks reader Olaf E. for sending us a link to this great craigslist ad – fun in Muskegon, Michigan for sure, where a guy named Joe has a salvage yard with quite a few interesting cars, trucks and parts… more»
May 5, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: The Left Behinds
As some of you have likely noticed, it’s been ages since I’ve posted about my junkyard expeditions. Part of this is my fault due to pure laziness – I’ve had the pictures but haven’t felt like I had anything good enough… more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Salvage Yard Tour In Illinois
Today’s salvage yard tour is going to be a quickie. We don’t have much time, so we’ll get in, and get out. This is U-Pic-A-Part, located in Washington Park, Illinois. Admission is $2.oo, which is too much to pay… more»
Feb 9, 2016 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Junk Yard Tour: Madison, Illinois
The Barn Finds faithful have not been treated to a formal salvage yard tour since Jeff took us to a yard hidden deep in the forest somewhere along the eastern seaboard, in May, 2015. We appreciate your patience, and… more»
Dec 21, 2015 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: Vermont Visit
A few weeks ago, we profiled a craigslist ad about a Vermont salvage yard that was clearing out its old inventory, allowing any visitors brave enough to venture into this isolated stretch of the Green Mountain State to take… more»
Dec 14, 2015 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Make Offer: Citroen Safari Wagon Projects
After a day of stomping around junkyards, I tried my luck at one final yard in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. After having my request to check out an old 3-Series spurned, I wandered down the street to a European repair… more»
Dec 8, 2015 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Another Junk Yard Liquidation Sale!
We recently featured a salvage yard that is liquidating their old cars at just $500 per car. Well, another old salvage yard has just decided it’s time to liquidate, but this one specialized in Fords. The owner of this yard… more»
Dec 3, 2015 • For Sale • 27 Comments
$500 Fire Sale: Vermont Junkyard Clean-Out
For a few weeks now, I’ve been seeing a craigslist ad pop up on message boards and Facebook discussion groups. Part of me wants to keep it to myself, but this is too good not to share: an old-school… more»
Dec 2, 2015 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Wrecking Yard Closeout: What Will You Save?
From John A – This is an old wrecking yard is in the final stages of being closed out. The property is sold and there is only a couple of months to save what is left from the dreaded… more»
Nov 18, 2015 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: Granite State Finds
After taking much of the summer off from junkyarding, I spent some time researching and calling over 25 different salvage yards throughout Maine and New Hampshire over the last few weeks. I haven’t spent much time in those areas,… more»
Sep 29, 2015 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Jeff In The Junkyard: Back From Vacation!
As you may have noticed, I’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from my junkyard trips. Blame it on nice weather and not wanting to spend weekends deep in the woods getting bitten by ticks and scraped by brambles!… more»
Aug 17, 2015 • Sightings Stories • 12 Comments
Custom Car Museum Or Salvage Yard?
From an Anonymous Reader – I recently went to Frankies Auto Parts just south of Gettysburg, PA. They have a section of the yard for older & unusual vehicles. I took a couple of dozen pics while there! All… more»
Aug 6, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Louisiana Lot: Collection Wind-Down
There are days when I imagine it’s a burden to own a lot of cars. Especially if you’ve been collecting for many years and maybe want to downsize. I don’t know the motivations, but there’s a collection of parts… more»
Aug 3, 2015 • Events For Sale • 14 Comments
Auction in Maine: Connell’s Auto Collection
Connell’s Auto Collection in Maine is a yard I’ve heard about off and on for a few years. I’ve always known them to keep a collection of antique vehicles around as part of their normal salvage operations, but the… more»
Jul 31, 2015 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Classics in Vermont: Bruce Cliche Collection
A few days ago, Josh wrote up a post about a junkyard liquidation sale posted on craigslist. Well, soon after it disappeared, Barn Finds reader Jeff Pratt sent us more information about the seller who is located in Vermont. It turns… more»
