Here’s something you don’t see every day. Even back in the 1970s and ’80s they weren’t too thick, at least in the US. This 1982 Renault 5-Door Le Car is in Bothell, Washington, halfway between Bellevue and Everett, and it’s on… more»
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Soviet Cycle-Car: 1983 SMZ S-3D
Hang onto your big, furry hats, this one will be a little different. This is a 1983 SMZ S-3D. This highly unusual yet highly-desirable (for me, at least) car is listed on eBay in London, United Kingdom, with a Buy It… more»
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Floating on Air: 1986 SCAT Hovercraft
I know, I know, you’re tired of seeing so many hovercrafts here on Barn Finds! Well, our ol’ friend, Jim S., sent this one in and we couldn’t pass it up. This is a 1986 SCAT Hovercraft and it’s listed on eBay… more»
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Pontiac-Commissioned Prototype: The Fitchbird
The “Fitchbird.” I actually thought these cars were long, long gone, but apparently not. John Fitch, one of the greatest American sports car drivers ever (among other things–Mr. Fitch was an extremely accomplished man) modified two Firebirds at the… more»
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Malcolm’s Folly: 1988 Yugo GV
Most of you know that one of the best salesmen of all time, Malcolm Bricklin, imported these cars in the late-1980s in an attempt to bring an inexpensive car to the US market. This particular 1988 Yugo GV is… more»
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Cave Find: Flintmobile Sedan
The Flintmobile was offered in several configurations, ranging from the sporty two seater all the way up to this family sedan. While most buyers preferred the two seaters for their lightweight design, the sedans had the distinct advantage of… more»
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Suitcase Scooter: 1962 Valmobile
If you’ve been wondering how to carry your transportation in a suitcase, you’re in luck! This 1962 Valmobile is a suitcase-sized scooter that actually folds up into a 75-pound package that you can put in the trunk of your… more»
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The Wright Stuff: 1941 DC-3
It’s amazing what you can find listed on eBay! Here’s an airliner Jim S found for us! There’s one $70,000 bid and no reserve. The DC-3 revolutionized the airline industry, providing 200 MPH travel in comfort, yet is able to… more»
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Tough Trike: 1960 FN AS 24 Paratrooper Trike
This is a bit of history here, although I guess all of the things shown on Barn Finds are a bit of history. This unusual vehicle is a 1960 Fabrique Nationale AS 24, a paratrooper’s trike that was used… more»
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Extra Lightweight Lotus Seven Project
If you’ve ever experienced a Lotus Seven, you know these cars are about as stripped down as you can get. As Colin Chapman use to say, “simplify, then add lightness”. Well it seems after simplifying the Seven as much… more»
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Barn Bubble: 1968 Lambretta Willam City
No, this isn’t photoshopped, or photochopped, or any other form of photo trickery; it’s a real car! This is a 1968 Lambretta Willam City and it’s powered by the folks who gave us Lambretta scooters. It’s found on eBay in Warminster, United… more»
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German Find: 1940 Ostner Delivery Trike
What is it? This is a delivery trike from 1940, manufactured by the Ostner factory in Dresden, Germany. This one is in running shape according to the seller, and is available in Bretnig-Hauswalde, Germany. It’s up for sale here on… more»
Plymouth Made Trains, Too?
Thanks to you Barn Finds readers, my education continues! Reader Greg P. writes: On March 24th, Jamie said he didn’t know that Plymouth even made pickups until he saw the 1938. I was wondering if he knew that Plymouth made… more»
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Milan Conversion: 1976 Cadillac Seville
I have been called a purist in the past. This is not always mentioned with approval, mind you, because a purist can be someone who despises any car or truck that receives modifications after it leaves the factory, or… more»
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Barn Spider: 1972 Fiat 850 Spider
Are there any Fiat fans out there? This dusty, somewhat creepy-looking barn spider has been stored in the owner’s barn for the last six years. That’s a lot of dust for just six years, it looks like it’s been… more»
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Desert Pony: 1972 Ford Pinto
Barn Finds guru, Jesse, wrote about a nice, original Pinto a few weeks ago, that thing looked like it was ready for Pebble Beach compared to this one! This car, a 1972 Ford Pinto, is in Los Lunas, New Mexico, a… more»
