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1964 Rover P4 110 Right Hand Drive

Rover P4s are adorable British cars. They’re very uncommon in the States (the example at hand was imported). They are often referred to as the “poor man’s Rolls-Royce”. This 1964 Rover P4 110 is barn-find quality. It is listed… more»

93k Mile 1949 Studebaker Champion

The Champion was considered Studebaker’s “entry-level” model in the late ’40s and ’50s. It was the affordable economy car for the brand and was fairly common. The example at hand is said to have 93k miles and is the… more»

1937 Ford Marmon-Herrington Prototype Re-creation

In 1931 Walter C. Marmon and Colonel Arthur W. Herrington took over the Indianapolis Duesenberg plant and started using it to build 4X4 and 6X6 vehicles for the Army. In 1937 the duo created a prototype vehicle to use… more»

Updated Engine? 1949 Willys Jeepster

If you’re a fan of the “Glam Rock” band T. Rex, you know what song’s in my head right now, and you’re welcome…it’s probably now in yours. For those who don’t know T. Rex from a Brontosaurus, I’m talking… more»

A Little Beast: 2002 Cadillac DeVille 6-Door

If you are a fan of automotive history, then perhaps one of the most fascinating rabbit holes to dive down is that of presidential limousines.  From President Taft’s purchase of two Pierce-Arrows, a Baker electric car, and a White… more»

Affordable Project? 1974 Lotus Elite

We’re getting to a point where seeing a classic car below $2500 is becoming rarer than spotting a unicorn at a Sasquatch convention. So, we must check it out when a classic British car with a famous racing name… more»

Update: Parked 23 Years – 1988 Yugo GVL

UPDATE – This 1988 Yugo GVL is listed for sale again after it was featured last August here on Barn Finds. The same seller has it posted here on craigslist in Palmdale, California and they’ve dropped the price from… more»

Rare French Classic: 1926 Sandford 3 Wheeler

It’s not every day you come across a car that seems to blur the line between museum artefact and functional vintage treasure. This 1926 Sandford 3-Wheeler, currently for sale on eBay here for $5,300 with the reserve not met… more»

81k Mile 1991 Saab 900 Turbo

In 1991 Saab introduced a naturally aspirated 16-valve version of their previous engine. 900 turbos with this engine are often more sought after due to their more exhilarating driving experience. The later versions of the 16 valve are said… more»

1952 Dodge M37 Truck Survivor

The Dodge M37 was an American military vehicle that was used during WWII. With a 3/4 ton capacity and 4-wheel drive, they are capable haulers. The example at hand appears to be largely original and very rugged. Its mileage… more»

Custom 1976 Volkswagen Beetle

This is a highly customized rendition of a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle. It seems to have a WWII fighter plane-inspired livery and cabin. It’s a no frill’s themed car perfect for the right buyer. The car is said to have… more»

Muscle Limo! 1996 Dodge Viper RT-10

The Viper was Dodge’s mega performance/sports car built off and on between 1992 and 2017. It was a crazy-fast hot rod, capable of doing 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds, and had a top end between 160… more»

Hidden Estate Sale Find: 1971 Citroen DS

There’s a common phenomenon we see when collector cars come up for auction in unexpected places. Basically, it seems to play out that an individual managing an estate decides to use a general auctioneer service to clean out the… more»

5.0 V8 Powered 1986 TVR 280i

Arguably one of the least British-looking British cars, the 1986 TVR 280i is a very boxy sports car with perfectly ’80s styling. It seems that only 980 280is were produced from 1984-1987 making this car fairly rare. The example… more»

Rare 1998 Pontiac Trans Am

This is said to be a very rare vehicle. It is allegedly the first LS Trans Am ever made by Pontiac/GM and has a VIN #1. It was part of the GM Heritage Collection and was given a special… more»

Last Gasp: 1991 Trabant 1.1 Limousine

By 1991, the Cold War was, for all intents and purposes, over, at least compared to the previous four decades of hiding under your school desks. Not to mention the Berlin Wall had recently been dismantled and people were… more»

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