We’ve all seen or heard of the Meyers Manx VW-based dune buggy kits that were all the rage in the 60s and 70s, and today command a premium if its heritage can be proven. Lots of copy cats have… more»
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Porthole Pony: 1979 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
This is probably the icon of the already iconic Pinto series, a 1979 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon! This porthole pony is on Craigslist with an asking price of $5,595. The seller says that the only thing not original on… more»
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Custom Cut: 1978 Lincoln Continental Shorty
GAA! What is that? This isn’t Tom Cruise’s new ride (ok, no more short jokes), this is a 1978 Lincoln Continental Shorty. This is one funky ride and it’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,500 or will… more»
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Maxi Project Mini Bike: 1969 Broncco TX-6L
Here’s another mini bike, this one was found by Barn Finds reader, Clarke B. Thanks, Clarke! It may not look like more than a pile of twisted metal and trashed upholstery, but this 1969 Broncco TX-6L is actually quite… more»
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Italy + France: 1969 Simca 1118
Here’s an unusual one; go figure, coming from me. This t-square special is a 1969 Simca 1118. What a sexy name! 1118! If you’re dead-set against square cars, this one isn’t for you, this car defines the “three-box design”… more»
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Air-Cooled American: 1930 Franklin Sedan
I always find it fascinating to see how so many manufacturers took on the idea of their own cars, and their own internal combustion engines. The Franklin automobile brand was headquartered in Syracuse, New York, and produced automobiles from… more»
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Sometimes Mama’s Rule Has To Be Broken!
If you’re from the South, you may have heard of Mama’s rule: If you can’t say something nice about someone, don’t say anything at all. Well, I can’t hold my tongue back on this catastrophe of a 1931 Ford Model… more»
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Barn Burro: 1971 El Burro Sand ‘N’ Sno Bike
This wacky minibike is a 1971 El Burro Sand ‘N’ Sno Bike and it’s on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $699 or make an offer. They are pretty rare, but as you can see there are a… more»
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USSR Car: 1980 SMZ S-3D
Here’s yet another Soviet-era car and… wait, what? This 1980 SMZ S-3D is highly unusual, to say the least. It’s also a fairly rare car, and if you’re like me, which, for the love of Mike, your friends and… more»
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No Charge For Duct Tape! 1990 Yugo Cabrio
Here’s a garage find, an unused 1990 Yugo Cabrio, a rare version of this line of cars. This car is posted on Craigslist with an asking price of $1,150, that’s about 10% of what a similar but perfect, ultra-low-mileage Yugo… more»
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Offset Oddball: 1965 Chevrolet Pipe Truck
Here’s a project for you creative types. I can imagine all sorts of vehicle-related uses for this super cool 1965 Chevrolet “Pipe Truck”. It’s listed on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $3,150 or make an offer…. more»
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It’s Not Just Us! Here’s A French Shorty!
And here I thought we in the United States hosted the only folks interested in drastically shortening a vehicle to comical proportions! Apparently I was wrong, and I appreciate Barn Finds reader Arno D. for sending in this great… more»
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Beetle-Ru! Dual Engined VW/Subaru
Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you: that’s an ’80s Subaru with a Beetle back-end welded onto it! Although it may not be four-wheel drive, it does sport two engines, one driving each end. It’s hard to reckon what… more»
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Short Shed Find: 1959 Goggomobile T400
This car combines the best of all worlds – it’s an unusual, small vehicle and it was found in a barn! Or, a shed. This 1959 Goggomobile T400 is listed on eBay and it is a project car, as you can see…. more»
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1940s Hensel Steam-Powered Motorcycle
Oh no, not another 1940s Hensel Steam-Powered Motorcycle! Wait, what? A Hensel Steam-Powered Motorcycle?! What the heck is that, you ask? Well, I’m not sure if I even know! This uber-custom, steampunk, post-apocalyptic, Mad Max machine was custom made by… more»
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Panoramic in Pink: 1958 Opel Olympia Rekord
It’s not too often when we see a pink car but this looks like a nice pink project P1. This is a 1958 Opel Olympia Rekord and it’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,500. It looks solid and… more»
