Military-inspired vehicles have always found a place in the public car collective. From Jeeps to Hummers to G-Wagons, OEMs have always figured out how to provide some utilitarian designs to the masses. For sale in Philadelphia, PA, is Volkswagen’s… more»
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Original Patina: 1946 Crosley Sedan
All we know about this long-time-stored 1946 Crosley panel two-door sedan is that it “needs restoration,” and that the “engine is out and turns free.” The owner may consider parting it out. It’s on Facebook Marketplace in Easton, Connecticut,… more»
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Rust-Free 1966 Renault Caravelle
About ten years ago, my dad found a long-sitting, decrepit old Renault Caravelle for sale on a dealer’s lot nearby for two grand, so I immediately jumped in the car to go see it. It was rough. I would… more»
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Born in Turin, Made in France: 1964 Simca 1000
It pays to have friends in high places. Henri Pigozzi, who grew up in Turin but founded Société Industrielle de Mécanique et de Carrosserie Automobile (Simca) in France, had known Giovanni Agnelli, head of Fiat, and his family for… more»
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Sportbak Custom: 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a major shift in interest in 1980s and 1990s-era vehicles, most commonly seen at shows like Hagerty’s “Radwood” celebrations. The movement has cast a spotlight on cars and trucks that were simply… more»
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Sliced And Diced: 1961 Econoline Pickup Project
This chopped and shortened 1961 Ford Econoline pickup project is coming to Barn Finds from Henderson, Nevada. With an asking price of $10,000, all the difficult custom bodywork looks to have been completed, and this truck is ready to… more»
BF Exclusive: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon
1973 was a good year for the Ford Pinto. It was the last year for small bumpers with the original body design and the robust 2.0-liter engine. It was also the first year for front disc brakes, heavy-duty steering,… more»
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Long Forgotten Orphan: 1927 Erskine Coupe
The history of the American automobile is one of expansion and consolidation with a lot of drama thrown in for good measure. As Americans fell in love with the automobile, dozens of companies sprang up to meet the wants… more»
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To The Batcave! 1966 Batmobile Tribute
Some cars become the stars of TV shows, despite being subtle and restrained. The Pontiac Firebird driven by James Garner in The Rockford Files is a perfect example of that phenomenon. Others, like the General Lee from The Dukes… more»
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Imported Cutie: 1989 Nissan Pao
Retro cars are nothing new and are almost as old as the automotive industry itself. Japanese manufacturers have ridden the trend’s wave for decades, a fact perfectly proven by this 1989 Nissan Pao, which incorporated design cues from many… more»
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Dad’s Pair: Two 1955 Hemi DeSotos
The seller’s father purchased two 1955 DeSotos to restore, but now they are being sold. One of the projects, a two-door Fireflite Sportsman Firedome Special Coupe, has been started, while the Firedome sedan remains intact. Could these be the… more»
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Storage Find Smorgasbord: BMW Isetta, Pontiac Catalina, and More!
One of my favorite listing “types” is a mish-mash of cars offered for sale by a guy who is likely similar to many of us: a variety of vehicular interests, all colliding together in a cinder block garage. The… more»
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Modern Micro Car: 2001 Corbin Sparrow
Have you been thinking about getting an electric car (most Barn Finds readers probably haven’t)? If so, why get a Tesla or some other highly touted vehicle when you could get a Corbin Sparrow? If you like isolation when… more»
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Cheap Wheels Oddity? 1960ish Cheetah Kit Car
The 1960s brought the era of the kit car and most of them were based on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis and engine. But the Cheetah was different, it was a fiberglass-bodied kit that relied on Chevy Corvette infrastructure to… more»
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Unloved Classic: 1987 Yugo GV
I always chuckle when I hear that “the key to happiness is lowered expectations”; in fact, I’ve found myself saying it a time or two. With an initial base price of $3990, you’d be excused for thinking that the… more»
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Project With A Rebuilt Engine: 1968 Saab 96
Like most of you, I actively look for dozens of specific cars for sale online, and the offbeat Saab 96 is one of them. There’s something appealing about its functional shape, sheer quirkiness, and storied rally history with daring… more»
