If I had a nickel for every time one of you asked to see more Hyundais, I’d have.. maybe a nickel, or not. But this one was too good to pass up – check out this 1986 Hyundai Pony!… more»
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Winnebago Built: 1990 Renault LeSharo
I know many of you are waiting with fierce anticipation of updates to my 1981 Toyota HiAce project, and I’ve not forgotten you – but the camper conversion is still a few months (years?) away, so this 1990 Renault… more»
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So Much For So Little: 1964 Peel P50 Project
You’ve probably seen the Top Gear segment where Jeremy Clarkson drives a Peel P50 around the streets of London and inside the offices of the BBC. This exposure helped elevate this obscure microcar into the public eye alongside Messerschmitt… more»
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Custom Two Door: 1963 Chevy Nova Wagon
These days, I am coming to grips that children demand more space in a vehicle. As I mentioned on an earlier post, I’m hunting for a clean Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 as my two-door BMWs are growing increasingly useless. I’m… more»
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455-Powered Car Hauler RV: 1973 Revcon 250
“Cool” is in the eye of the beholder on this one but I think it’s cool. Or at least a cool idea. Having the ability to haul a car behind a motorhome without needing a trailer is genius. This… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
The De Tomaso Pantera was an interesting mash-up of Italian and American know-how, pulling its design cues from Ghia (and their American born designer) and the V8 powerplant and US distribution from Ford. Thanks to reader Rocco B. for the… more»
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H/O BYO Prototype? 1977 Olds Cutlass Hurst
UPDATE 10/2/18 – This Hurst/Olds has resurfaced again, but this time it’s been listed on eBay. Thanks go to Rudy C for sending in the tip! FROM 11/8/17 – The internet is filled with rumors and hoaxes about rare cars and… more»
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Iowa Doodlebug! 1929 Ford AA Truck-ish Farm Vehicle
Today we send vehicles to the junk yard when the cost of repair exceeds or approaches replacement cost. Early mass-produced cars represented a serious investment and, frankly, people in those days were too resourceful and pragmatic to discard a… more»
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Drop-Dead Cool: 1931 Ford Model A Hearse
My nieces and nephews have repeatedly told me that I’m too old to refer to something as “cool”. However, not only is this 1931 Model A cool, but I think that it is “drop-dead cool.” You will find it… more»
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Rare Short Bus: 1948 Dodge 2 Window School Bus
A vintage school bus has a certain allure to it that always grabs my attention. I always wonder who rode on it and where are those kids are today. Most people have a memorable school bus experience so maybe… more»
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Long Before Tesla: 1969 Mars II Electric
It’s no secret that electric cars are nothing new, but we tend to think that there was a vast gulf between the electric broughams of the early days of automobility and the advent of the modern electric era with… more»
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High End Limousine: 1969 Mercedes Benz Pullman
This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman is a lot of car, and this particular example is one of 304 that were built. If you have ever fancied getting a start in the high-end limousine service, then this is the car… more»
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Chrysler Powered: 1940s Hobart Weldmobile
If you’ve seen one 1940s Hobart Weldmobile you’ve seen them all. Wait, what?! Despite it’s homemade appearance, this 1940s Hobart Weldmobile is a factory piece. No, really. This rare and unusual vehicle is listed on eBay with a buy… more»
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Aw, Shucks! – Part 2: 1915 Ford Model T Panel Truck
We featured this truck here on Barn Finds in November of 2016. Back then it had a buy-it-now price of $50,000 and was located in Newport News, Virginia. The car is still in Virginia, and according to the current ad,… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1988 Yugo GV
We’ve all heard them, the endless jokes about Yugos: “How do you double the value of a Yugo? Fill it with gas (if it will still hold liquid).” And, “Why don’t Yugos sustain much damage in a front-end collision? The… more»
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Wall Art: 1981 Ferrari Mondial
Some experts say you can’t total a Ferrari. For instance, the ex-Henri Oreiller 250 GTO was effectively totaled after the driver died in a competition-related accident, only to be rebuilt and fetch $38 million at auction. Similarly, a 2004… more»
