A few years ago, some of you may recall that our own Scotty G. bought one of the rarer Subarus ever sold here in the U.S. with his gorgeous 1988 RX Turbo sedan. You can find one of his… more»
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Mar 22, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
14K Actual Miles: 1985 Airstream 345
This 1985 Airstream 345 is a behemoth, but in all the right ways. It’s a massive road machine that truly embodies the idea of a home on wheels. This Airstream is a low-mileage example that the family owners intended… more»
Mar 18, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Epic Kiddy Car: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT California
You may want a Ferrari 250 GT California; if you do, welcome to the club. However, these are out of reach for most collectors as the buy-in never dips below six figures (and then there’s the insurance! Heavens to… more»
Mar 15, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Testarossa Wannabe: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s popular to disparage cars and trucks given the custom touch from a certain era that reflects a style no longer popular. But what if we’re being unfairly cruel to bad ideas executed well? The Ferrari Testarossa is an… more»
Mar 11, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Car Museum Find: 1982 Talbot-Matra Murena
One of my favorite “types” of discoveries is a low-mileage, mothballed car from an obscure car museum. The museum doesn’t have to be completely off the radar, but a lot of the smaller ones are, unlike the Petersen and… more»
Mar 10, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Wingho Spexter Speedster: 1981 Porsche 911 Targa
With enough time, money, and ambition, you can build pretty much any car you want. While it’s certainly popular to buy expensive things solely for the sake of buying expensive things, one could argue that true status comes from… more»
Mar 9, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Trade School Project: VW Porsche Kaiserslautern Coupe
How do you place a value on a car made as a one-off by a shop class? I don’t think there’s an easy answer to that question but it’s certainly the one on my mind when trying to… more»
Mar 9, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Better Than a Trike: 1989 Reliant Rialto SE
Reliant might have been the oldest company that made the most models while still being obscure in the history of automaking. Founded in 1935 by Tom Lawrence Williams and E.S. Thompson, who built a prototype in Williams’ yard, Reliant… more»
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1 Of 3? Kanzler Coupe Project
We never know what to expect at Barn Finds when checking our tips tab, but recently reader Roger spotted something I’d never heard of before, although I’m guessing maybe a few of our readers probably have. Before your eyes… more»
Feb 28, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Blazerado? 1981 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 4X4
Sometimes in life, you’ve just got to get past the question of why, and once that’s done it’s easier to focus on what. Even the seller himself questions why this contraption was built, and the simple answer is he… more»
Feb 28, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Three Wheelin: 1964 Casalini David Motofurgoni
In 1939, Casalini S.R.I. was founded in Piacenza, Italy, making pasta machines. Little is known of its early history, but by the 1950s, it was making parts for scooters and mopeds. In 1954, Casalini introduced its first scooter with… more»
Feb 24, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Shorty Drop-Top! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
For some reason, a 1957 Chevy seems like a popular choice when it comes to building a “shorty” – a car that’s had its midsection taken out. That creates a shorter wheelbase that eliminates seating capacity for rear passengers…. more»
Feb 24, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Parked in ’87: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Wagon
Rare doesn’t always mean valuable, but rare can certainly mean cool. This 1962 Chevrolet Corvair station wagon has been in the seller’s care since 1987 when he parked it in the garage as a running vehicle. He claims there… more»
Feb 22, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Make Waves: 1964 Amphicar 770
The cheerful, whacky Amphicar has an unsavory genesis. Its designer was Hans Trippel, a German industrial designer, auto enthusiast – and member of the Sturmabteilung, a Nazi para-military force. When Germany invaded France, Trippel ran the Bugatti plant for… more»
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
BMW Chassis Swap: 1981 Checker Marathon
Sometimes, a listing just demands more details than the seller offers. In most cases, it’s because vital details are missing, but in this instance, we just want to know how this project came into existence. This is a genuine… more»
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
