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Landlocked for 35 Years: 1972 Ford Falcon GT

The XA-series Ford Falcon is a legend in Australia, practically an icon and reserved for Aussies only as part of Ford of Australia’s lineup. This one has been hidden away for 35 years and is the most desirable GT-spec,… more»

Superficial Rust Only: 1964 Amphicar Project

There’s just over two hours left on this barn find Amphicar, located in Ontario. These are normally complete rust buckets when discovered, but this one looks quite tidy and is said to have superficial rust only. It has been… more»

Bogus Bull: 1986 Lamborghini Diablo Replica

When you have Champagne dreams and a caviar wishes but your wallet is more about homemade wine and canned tuna, this 1986 Lamborghini Diablo replica may be just the ticket. This kit car is listed on eBay with ten… more»

Kelmark Alternative: 1980 VW Aquila

There’s numerous poorly made VW-based kit cars to choose from if that’s your sort of thing. But why is it after all these years of subpar assembly there isn’t a high-quality conversion that actually lives up to its marketing… more»

Rare Brawny Bug: 1962 Crofton Bug

As we’ve learned several thousand times before, just because a vehicle is rare doesn’t automatically mean that it’s monetarily valuable. This may be one of those cases, but this 1962 Crofton Brawny Bug sure is unique, and rare.. and… more»

Crazy Cabover: White 3000 COE Sleeper

COE or Cab Over Engine trucks were a staple in the trucking industry for decades.  They were partially developed due to length limits imposed by the government for commercial vehicles.  By placing the cab over the engine you can… more»

Not You Too! Corvair 4×4

First they came for the Camaros, and I thought, Enh—who cares? Then they came for the Challengers, and I thought, It couldn’t handle much worse than it already did! Then they came for the Corvettes and I thought, Oh, boo hoo, one less C2… more»

Clipped Wings: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Shorty

We’ve seen quite a few shorty vehicles fly through here the last few years but this 1966 Ford Thunderbird shorty is.. different. This little bundle of fun is listed on eBay with bids of just over $500 so far… more»

Canadian Chevette: 1984 Pontiac Acadian

If a Chevrolet Chevette or even a Pontiac T1000 isn’t unusual enough for you, here’s a Canadian market 1984 Pontiac Acadian Scooter. This one is posted on Craigslist or here on the CL archive in beautiful British Columbia, Canada…. more»

Radical Racer: 1948 de Coucy Prototype

It may look like an attempt at an Oscar Meyer racer – but this 1948 de Coucy prototype was the result of prolonged wind tunnel testing, a radical new design discipline at the time. This rare, one of a… more»

Assault on Battery: 2017 Tesla Model 3

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just got your hot new car, the car that you ordered probably close to a year ago, and drove it only 490 miles and then ran it into a “heavy-duty… more»

Plug and Play: 1970s Wheel Horse E-141

Here is yet another crazy find and this one may leave your head spinning, or maybe you’ve heard of a Wheel Horse E-141 battery-powered garden tractor? I didn’t think so, I hadn’t either. This super cool silent steed is… more»

Running When Parked: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser

Ah, the classic “running when parked.” I love this description, as it means so little yet inspires much hope among enthusiasts passionate about a certain car. For example, if you’ve been hunting for a rare Toyota Celica Sunchaser convertible,… more»

Kansas Crown: 1970 Toyota Crown

I instantly recognized this car as one that I had seen before. It sure looks good all cleaned up! This 1970 Toyota Crown is listed on eBay with bids of just over $1,000 but the reserve isn’t met, of… more»

Ghost Dealership: Mothballed Subaru Dealer in Malta

The premise of an abandoned automotive dealership with cars still in the showroom wearing delivery-only mileage is one of the more romantic fantasies of the barn find hunter. Sometimes, they are just as they seem, with cars seemingly lost… more»

Rolling History: Barris ‘Lil Stinker’ 1922 Ford

Most everyone knows that George Barris created many of our most memorable TV and movie scene-stealing cars: Batman, The Munsters, Mannix, Knight Rider, and so many more. But it’s his over the top, wild and outrageous creations – like… more»

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