In 1988 Francis Ford Coppola directed a biographical movie about Preston Tucker and his ultimately (and sadly) failed attempt to bring the Tucker 48 to the market. Four replica Tucker 48s were constructed for that movie, and this is… more»
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Still a Mystery: 1937 Stewart Coupe Ute
You probably haven’t seen too many of these before. We featured this 1937 Stewart Coupe Utility here on Barn Finds in 2017. It is again up for sale here on eBay with a requested opening bid of $20,000. The cute-ute… more»
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Rough Parts Of Town Car: 1935 Brewster Town Car
A person can spend their entire life researching the incredible number of failed automakers in America. Most had good ideas to bring to market, but the realities of building enough cars to keep the doors open was too much… more»
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Great Or Not-So-Great? 1985 Gatsby Cabriolet
I’ve always been on the fence when it comes to appreciating neoclassic cars like this 1985 Gatsby Cabriolet offered for sale here on Craigslist and located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On one hand, there’s no denying the head-turning charm they… more»
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All Aboard! 1929 Graham-Paige “Sound Train”
What on earth is that thing?!? Here’s one that raises a lot of questions—is it a car? A train? Why? When? Huh?!? So how about a round of Barn Finds 20 13 Questions…all aboard! 1. What is it? It’s a… more»
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1 of 121: 1980 Lotus Eclat Project
The early ’80s were not good times for Lotus, the company was in financial trouble. 1980 was a particularly rough year and overall production was down, so any Lotus model in 1980 is bound to be low production. According… more»
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French Barn Find: 1950s Mochet CM-125 Luxe
Put on your French microcar thinking caps and chime in at the end in the comments section on this one. This is, I believe, an early-1950s Mochet CM-125 Luxe. The seller has it posted on Craigslist in Plattsburgh, New… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1967 Chevrolet 2-Ton Truck
Have you ever needed a truck that fits somewhere between a regular pickup and a semi? If so, this truck found here on Craigslist near Russell, Kansas might be the one for you.
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Movie Car? 1989 Cadillac Limo Snowmobile
How many times have you thought to yourself, “I wish I had a Cadillac limousine snowmobile?” Well, it’s your lucky day. That’s exactly what can be found here on Craigslist in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. For the asking price… more»
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Rusty 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat?
I’ve seen plenty of rusty Dodge Challengers, but they are usually forty+ years older than this one! This is a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that has been modified with an amazing rusty patina look. Found here on CarGurus.com with… more»
EXCLUSIVE: Cushman Truckster Project
Update – We’ve lowered the price on this Cushman to $800 firm. Be sure to send me a message via the form below if you are interested in it! As some of you likely know, I am helping to… more»
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Fantastic Finster: 1973 Mercedes-Benzillac
We have seen quite a few crazy mashups here in the hallowed halls of One Barn Finds Tower but this really is a funky one. And by funky of course I mean, I love it! This is the love… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1991 Nissan Figaro Convertible
Reader David R and his wife bought not one, but two of these quirky and rare Nissan Figaros. These weren’t ever officially sold here in the States, but now that they are over 25 years old they can be… more»
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4X4 With Carvings! 1964 Valiant/Jeep
Every time I think we’ve featured all the “Let’s put an unusual body on a 4×4 chassis” we find another one! But this 1964 Plymouth Valiant/Barracuda/Jeep/Buick is different, especially once you take a look inside! It’s for sale here on eBay where… more»
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Mystery Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hearse?
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is described as an “Estate” and the conversion was supposedly done the year the car was built. An internet search for hearses of this year shows a few examples including this one. While this car… more»
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What? Why? Chopped 1966 Toyota Land Cruiser
If you’ve been waiting for a chopped top vintage 4×4, now is your chance to own this beauty! This 1966 Toyota Land Cruiser can be found here on eBay with zero bids at the time of this writing. Located in… more»
