Once we were a nation of builders. Long before the internet was around, and when cable TV consisted of twelve channels, people actually went out to their garages and built things. One of the more popular pastimes for such… more»
Kit Cars
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cheap Gullwing? 1973 Bradley GT II
The GT was perhaps the best-known kit car built by the troubled Bradley Automotive back in its heyday during the 1970s. Most, if not all, were fiberglass bodies attached to a VW Beetle chassis and engine. This example is… more»
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
Feb 7, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Great Gatsby! 1986 Classic Tiffany
The Tiffany was one of several over-the-top, opulent kit cars built by Classic Motor Carriages of Florida. In the case of this one, a 1986 Mercury Cougar is lurking around under all the fiberglass and chrome that were applied…. more»
Feb 5, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
V8/5-Speed: 1983 Blakely Bernardi Roadster
The automotive world was littered with kit cars from the 1960s until the 1980s. They are rarely seen today, but one of the better cars from the days of old was the 1983 Blakely Bernardi Roadster. Buyers could choose… more»
Feb 4, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Replica Times Two: 1981 Manta Montage
This 1981 Manta Montage spent some time as Barn Finds Classified, as well as touring several other venues, and now here it is on eBay. The asking price has been reduced several times and now sits at $20,000. The… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Retro Kit Car: 1960s Fiberfab Valkyrie
Kit cars peaked in the 1960s, with many manufacturers producing bodies that an owner could drop onto a pre-existing production frame. More often than not, the frame hailed from the good people at Volkswagen, but some companies went their… more»
Dec 24, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Kiddie Kar Replica: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible
Back in the good old days, auto dealers were out to impress whole families, not just the member with the credit report. Pedal car replicas were available as promotional items at least in the 1950s, and Autolite, a one-time… more»
Dec 22, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Shoebird? Thunderbox? ’49 Ford “Body Kit” on a 1992 Thunderbird SC
If you’re the type that likes the classic “shoebox” slabside looks of the 1949-51 Fords, but prefers a more modern ride – and can get your hands on a good used 1989 – 1987 Thunderbird or Cougar – than… more»
Dec 20, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rare Fiberglass Sports Car: 1952 Crosley Skorpion
Update 12/20/22 – The asking price of this fiberglass oddity has been nearly cut in half! Will that be enough to find it a new home though? Find it here on eBay. Thanks go to Barn Finds reader Sisuman…. more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Ford Never Made One: 1924 Ford Model T Speedster
While Ford made at least a couple dozen body styles for the Model T over its long production history, a speedster was not one of them. But with fifteen million sold, eventually, people began to use the T as… more»
Dec 11, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Motorcycle Powered: 1960 Berkley B95
This isn’t the first Berkeley that we have covered but they’re a rare breed and don’t surface often. Besides their rarity, I chose this 1960 B95 subject because I liked the way it looked and thought you would find… more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Stunning Replica: 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder
If you happen to have a spare $20 million sitting in your bank account, you could hit the road behind the wheel of a 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder. However, if your balance looks as sad as mine, this… more»
Oct 8, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Buried Alive! 1978 Bradley GT
The GT was one of the kit cars offered in the 1970s by Bradley Automotive. Using the guts of a VW Beetle, they were more like sports cars than dune buggies, like the Meyers Manx. They scraped by between… more»
Oct 5, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Let’s Go Racing! 1959 Devin D Porsche
The Devin was born of a fortunate confluence of passion and science. Race car driver Bill Devin spent the late 1940s and early 1950s racing and hot-rodding cars, most notably, a Crosley Hotshot. During the same time frame, advancements… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Estate Sale: 2 VW Bugatti Type 35 Replicas
It’s not often you get the chance to buy a Bugatti, and even rarer to be able to buy two. However, these are the replica VW chassis versions, so, unfortunately, won’t ever be commanding huge prices. But for simple… more»
