As of recent, I’ve developed quite a soft spot for the quirky Canadian/Californian company LaDawri Coachcraft that produced some amazing fiberglass cars, like the 1962 LaDawri Conquest found here on eBay. Some might be fooled by the original owners… more»
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West German Alternative: 1974 AWS Shopper
A 1974 WHAT?! You aren’t seeing things, this isn’t some photo magic with a toy car, this 1974 AWS Shopper is an actual car. An actual, real production car. Or, it was, for two years. This super interesting vehicle… more»
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2 Seater French Coupe: 1959 Simca Sport “Open Sky”
Over the years, I’ve come to love the lure, history – and yes, style – of many of French automobile manufacturer Simca’s offerings. Their Simca Sport models, like the one found here on eBay, is no exception – with its… more»
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How Many Left: 1966 Matra Djet 5
Up for grabs on eBay is an exceedingly rare 1966 Matra Djet 5, a fiberglass-bodied sports coupe that was the world’s first mid-engined production vehicle. Over the course of its production, the Djet enjoyed a colorful competition history and… more»
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A Gentleman’s Nash: 1953 Nash Healey Le Mans Coupe
When you think of Nash, the image of bathtub shaped cars come to mind. As one of the independent manufacturers who were always struggling with the “Big 3” for market share, Nash had to be on the lookout for… more»
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Volume Discounts! 1.6 Billion BC Rocks
Finally, a seller has included a good selection of photos for an online listing. These 1.6 Billion BC, give or take a millennium or two, Rocks are for sale in Mondamin, Iowa for between $1 and $100 each, what… more»
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Big Power Oddball: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Here is a rather unusual Corvette conversion that is thought to be equipped with an Ecklers Can-Am body kit. Clearly looking like a product of the 1970’s with its orange paint and wheels, this Corvette packs some heat with… more»
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Wonder Bread Rescue: 1947 Ford Box Truck
Here’s one we don’t often see: a 1947 Ford box truck, spotted by Barn Finds reader Peter Rettig. This unusual design has a body by Ward in New York, according to the seller, and wears an all-aluminum skin. The truck… more»
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Gullwings On Parade: Bricklin SV1 Project Pair
This pair of classic Bricklin SV1s has been unearthed in the Netherlands, a long way from their origins as a Canadian-built car sold largely in the USA. One bears Dutch registration while the other still sports UK documentation and… more»
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Plug In Porsche: 1971 Porsche 914 EV
The 914 was generally frowned upon by Porschephiles, at least until recently, and this 1971 Porsche 914 EV may be equally frowned upon by everyone whether or not they wear a full skin-tight black uniform or not (I kid… more»
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Barris Berry Buggy is Back: 1972 Mini T4
Enthusiasts have been talking about the increasing value and collectability of weird, whacky, and wonderful 1970’s Dune Buggy models over the past year, and the barn find found here on Craigslist thanks to reader Michael, is a great example of a… more»
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Pre-Miura Project: 1964 Lamborghini 2R Tractor
As many of us know, Lamborghini and Porsche were among today’s modern exotic car manufacturers that had a stake in the farming apparatus industry many moons ago. Similar to Porsche’s use of vehicles like the Cayenne today, tractors helped… more»
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SkyRanger with 7,500 Miles: 1991 Ford Ranger
This unusual Ford SkyRanger is yet another American Sunroof Company creation that seems both clever and crazy at the same time. Yes, this is the company that had its hand in the ASC McLaren featured this week, as well… more»
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Build it Your Way: Austin Mini Panel Van Project
This is quite a project: what we’re looking at are the remains of an Austin Mini panel van, a variant of the classic Mini we see even less frequently than the Countryman. The latter has fancy wood trim and… more»
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20,000 Original Miles: 1986 Subaru XT
As some of you know, I had a short-lived dalliance with an original owner Subaru XT6. Needless to say, the love affair was short-lived. That said, I still can’t help but notice these unusual cars when they pop up… more»
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E-Class Alternative: 5-Speed 1988 Mazda 929
Here’s a car that’s already extinct before you factor in the extreme outlier on the feature list: a rear-wheel drive 1988 Mazda 929. These are often overshadowed by Toyota’s Cressida of the same era, but here’s where this one… more»
