The coup utility, or ute as they are known in Austrailia, has been very popular for many years. There were a few in the US that were also popular, like the El Camino and the Ranchero. Beginning in 1934 with… more»
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Round Three: 1974 Winnebago Winnie Wagon
Brian provided the link to this super cool Winnebago Winnie Wagon (say that 5 times fast!), and I immediately thought it looked familiar. Sure enough, we have featured this unique Winnebago/Dodge lovechild before, not once but twice! That does… more»
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All The Comforts: Model T Travel Trailer
Here is a travel trailer based upon what appears to be a Model T chassis. It’s listed on eBay in San Juan Capistrano, California. There is no history available so one can only guess when it was built and how… more»
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Captive Import: 1982 Plymouth Champ
You may have heard of the Dodge (Mitsubishi) Colt, but have you heard of the Plymouth Champ? I hadn’t! Captive imports have and will always fascinate me, especially Chrysler’s unusual relationship with Mitsubishi. Thanks to Matt W. for sending… more»
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One-Off Hatchback? 1973 Eckler’s Corvette
I recently had the opportunity to write up a funky Corvette wagon, and although this hatchback Vette is similar, it derives its design from a very different place. To quote the seller, “Today, Eckler’s sells aftermarket parts for a… more»
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Save from Scrap Yard: Citroen XM Parts Cars
A pair of late production Citroen XMs and a boatload of spare parts are hidden away in the town of Esperance, New York, and listed for sale with the thinly-veiled threat of dropping them at the scrapyard if a… more»
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Twin Boom Wrecker: 1976 International Harvester Loadstar 1600
As I delve further into the collector car and truck market, I find that there are a lot of unusual and unique cars and trucks out there. Though I usually use the eBay or craigslist to find my next… more»
Future Find: 2011 Pontiac Trans Am?
So this isn’t really a Pontiac, as it is common knowledge that Pontiac ceased to exist after 2010 and Firebird production ended in 2002. This is clearly and without a doubt a gussied up 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, however it… more»
Big Barn Find: 1950 GM Transit Bus
I can only imagine the size of the barn this thing was found it! It is being sold by the third owner, who acquired it the estate of a private collector, so presumably it was kept in a large… more»
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Manual Equipped G-Body: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon
After deciding that my brother’s 1979 El Camino was too rusty to save, my dad and brother set out to find a replacement car to build up as a hot rod. While perusing through local junkyards in upper Bucks… more»
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3 Cylinder Air-Cooled Diesel: 1950 Ford Hot Rod Truck
You could buy a dozen or more self-proclaimed “Rat Rods” on eBay any day of the week, but this one takes it up to that next level and firmly presses the “What-the-What!?” button. For example, is that a cross-cut… more»
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Obscure Q-Ship: 1991 Peugeot 405 Mi16
Obscure cars are enjoyable for knowing you likely won’t see yourself coming or going, but they can prove challenging to maintain long-term. This 1991 Peugeot 405 Mi16 is a truly loved example, with significant service records and a well-preserved… more»
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Rollin’ Coal: 1984 GMC Caballero Amarillo
For those who are old enough, remember the OPEC oil embargoes that happened back in the 1970s? After two oil embargoes (first in 1974, and then in 1979) rocked the United States, fuel-efficient engines and downsized cars replaced the… more»
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Cannot Rust: 1963 Winchester London Taxi
There have been several London taxis featured here on Barn Finds recently and here’s yet another, a fiberglass taxi. Wait, what, why fiberglass? London Taxis are very tightly regulated. They must be approved by the Public Carriage Office which requires… more»
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1971 Chevrolet Corvette Sportwagon
Station wagon conversions on vintage American cars are not unheard of, but they aren’t always easy to come by. Thanks to reader John B. for sending this one in! I have seen a ’65 Mustang wagon in person, and… more»
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WWII P-47 Belly Fuel Tank….Street Rod?
Although it was built recently, the seller has certainly tapped into traditional street rod style on this one. It’s not a perfectly restored ’32 Ford, but I wouldn’t exactly call this a rat-rod either! The seller, who seems to… more»
