Ask almost anyone to name a rear engine sporting car from the late fifties-early sixties time period and you’ll probably hear Karmann-Ghia. Say Renault Caravelle and you’ll likely get a blank stare. That may be what’s going on with… more»
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I Shall Call it Mini Z: 1973 Kar Camaro Z28 Mini
For Christmas in 1975, I received a book called “Weird and Wonderful Cars” written by Mike Hill. The significance? On page 39 of that book, there is an illustration of one of these (only finished in Tangerine). As a… more»
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Double Trouble: 1980 IH Scout Diesel & 1980 IH Traveler Diesel
International Harvester built the Scout from 1961 until 1980. Along the way there were different models and engine choices. It’s not everyday you see a Scout Traveler, or a Scout Diesel. What about a 1980 Scout Diesel and a… more»
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Short A Wheel: 1987 Reliant Rialto GLS SE
After being imported from the UK, this three-wheeler icon is looking for a new place to call home. The seller states that he has the proper paperwork so that the next owner will be able to register it in… more»
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Give Me A Break: 1975 Citroën Ami 8 Break
I never thought that I’d own a French car but I do. They’re an acquired taste for sure, at least for those of us who weren’t born and raised in France. This 1975 Citroën Ami 8 Break is a… more»
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224 Mile Oddball: 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Ambulance
This is said to be the last Cadillac Fleetwood Ambulance ever built! That claim may or may not be able to be verified but it sounds reasonable, regardless this is certainly an unusual find. This 1993 Fleetwood was converted… more»
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Styling Exercise: 1981 Dodge Omni 024 DeTomaso
Talk about rare: this is one of only 619 Omni 024 DeTomaso’s built in 1981, and has to be one of the last ones left in anything resembling fair condition. It’s actually better than fair (in my opinion) and… more»
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All-Wheel-Drive And Hemi Power? 1950 Studebaker Pickup
Talk about a sleeper hot rod! This 1950 Studebaker pickup has great patina on top and a fierce drive train underneath. Found here on eBay with a current bid in five-figures, this truck is sure to impress the muscle… more»
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Would You Believe…? 1970 Ferves Ranger
Would you believe…this is a Ferrari? I mean, not exactly, but sort of; Ferves is a portmanteau of FERrari VEicoli Speciali (Ferrari Special Vehicles), and the Turin-based company produced about 600 of these pint-size, Fiat 500-derived off-roaders between 1966… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1941 Ford C.O.E. 10-Wheeler
COE or cab-over-engine trucks are becoming quite desirable. If you want a cool vintage truck that stands out in a crowd, COE’s are the way to go. They can make really cool hot rods or haulers and share a lot… more»
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C3 Or 3C’s? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Supercharged Sportwagon
Legendary custom auto designer Chuck Miller was the first to take the 3rd generation Corvette C3 platform and design what became known as the Sportwagon. Conversion kits were available from American Custom Industries (ACI) and Eckler’s in the early… more»
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Space Invaders Incoming! 1970 Invader
Although this kit car almost looks like the wreckage from an alien crash site, it’s actually a Volkswagen Beetle-based kit car from 1970 called an Invader. It’s for sale here on craigslist and is located in Ashby, Minnesota. The seller is… more»
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One Year Import: 1980 Rover 3500SD
This V8-powered Rover 3500SD is one of just a few hundred sold on our shores as a U.S.-market model. The exposed headlights and larger bumpers are tell-tale signs that this is a one-year-only version as the car was quickly… more»
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Oil Sign With Oil Baron Price: Mobil Pegasus Sign
It’s probably safe to say that the vast majority of car guys and gals know this logo. Mobil has an incredibly interesting history and anyone with deep, deep, deeeeeeeeep pockets can snag this rotating Mobil Pegasus neon sign which… more»
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Half Scale Gullwing: 1990 Mazda Autozam AZ1
In the US we get only a small portion of the models that Japanese manufacturers build for their domestic market. One of those forbidden delights is the Autozam AZ1, a mid-engine, two seat sports coupe and one is for… more»
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Reach For The Sky! – 1968 Peter Pirsch Ladder Truck
Diversity is the name of the game here at Barn Finds. Recently I posted an article about a 1968 Morris Mini. Hailing from the same year is a vehicle that is the complete polar opposite to the Mini. Possessing… more»
