One of the upcoming projects I’ll be profiling here on Barn Finds is a vintage go-kart I’ve picked up in the last few months. This is a new fascination for me, along with that of 80s-era motorcycles, as I’ve… more»
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Snowy Swede: 1962 Volvo 544
This, dear readers, is 1962 Volvo 544 that has been off the road since 1973 and doesn’t run, but it is available for $1,500 here on craigslist in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Yes, that Carlisle, where all the big shows are at… more»
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French Loaf: 1970 Citröen DS ID21F
If this style of car looks familiar to you, you’ve been paying attention in the vintage-automobile scene. That’s correct, it is indeed a Citroën DS platform station wagon (or Estate, or Shooting Brake, whatever you call it in your… more»
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Merry Mel-O-Dee: 1959 Chevrolet Ice Cream Truck
Here’s another that you definitely don’t see every day: A 1959 Chevrolet 3100 pickup chassis under a Good Humor ice cream truck body. Sure, there were hundreds over the years, but how many are really still around anymore? This… more»
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Coachbuilt Econobox: 1957 Fiat 600 Vignale
This unusual Fiat 600 Rendez-Vous is still the same humble people-mover underneath that sculpted Vignale bodywork, right down to the engine and other mechanical bits. However, the similarities end there, with a reworked nose panel and tail section that… more»
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Yugo Or Yu-gone? 1991 Yugo GVL
When it comes to regions that are a treasure trove for oddball cars, the Pacific Northwest is one of the most prolific out there. Located outside of Seattle, Washington, this 1991 Yugo GVL is available for just $750 here… more»
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Lost In the Mail: 1963 Studebaker Postal Van
Wow, now THIS is seriously rare. Many of you will immediately recognize the exterior, but when was the last time you actually saw one? It’s real, it’s in Woodbury, NJ, and it’s for sale here on eBay in a… more»
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Conversation Starter: 18k Mile 1987 Yugo GV
Okay, so, there have been more than a few Yugo featured on here over the years, however, this one caught our eyes when the seller bravely combined the words “Yugo” and “…runs and drives good…” in the same sentence,… more»
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Under the Porch Find: VW Rabbit Discovery
This is one of the weirdest finds we’ve seen yet, as an early 1980s VW Rabbit was apparently buried under a front porch in New Jersey and recently exhumed for a mechanical restoration. Details are limited as to the… more»
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Man Accidentally Finds Family’s Long-Lost Mini
Most car people have a story of “the one that got away.” That special car or truck you had when you were young or one you were forced to sell due to finances. Some people spend years searching for… more»
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Dining Room Find: 1937 Fiat Topolino Gasser!
As car guys (and gals), some of us have likely fantasized about putting our pride and joy in the middle of our living space, never having to venture to the cold garage or flimsy canvas tent in the backyard… more»
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Tesla Alternative: 1981 Ford Escort Electrica EV
Ok, there’s no jet engine in this 1981 Ford Escort Electrica, but Jet Industries out of Austin, Texas converted engineless vehicles to battery power and one such beast was the Ford Escort Jet Electrica. This rare example can be… more»
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61k Original Miles: 1986 Chyrsler LeBaron Convertible
While not exactly a “barn find”, you’d be hard-pressed to find one of these 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Convertibles anywhere anymore, particularly a turbo one, with the woody trim, and with 61,000 original miles. This one is listed for sale here on… more»
48k-Mile LHD: 1959 Hillman Minx Convertible
Talk about a TRUE barn-find! This left-hand-drive 1959 Hillman Minx convertible, is for sale here on Craigslist in Delaware, and it definitely checks all the boxes!
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One Extra Wheel: 1969 Bond Equipe GT
UPDATE – After almost three years, this Bond is back on eBay with the same photos and a $4,000 asking price. FROM 4/4/16 – This is an unusual car, at least in the US it is. The 1969 Bond Equipe… more»
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Rare Acapulco Edition: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
A few weeks ago, we featured an unusual 1974 VW Thing “Acapulco” edition that was listed for almost $20K. These rare resort vehicles do tend to sell reliably in the mid-teens with some outliers selling for more, so it’s… more»
