Restoring a DeLorean has gotten to be less of a tall task thanks to the support of a very devoted aftermarket and enthusiast owners groups. So, taking on a massive project like this 1980 DMC-12 is less of a… more»
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Dec 24, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Kiddie Kar Replica: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible
Back in the good old days, auto dealers were out to impress whole families, not just the member with the credit report. Pedal car replicas were available as promotional items at least in the 1950s, and Autolite, a one-time… more»
Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Tribute Wannabe: Munsters Drag-U-La
The Drag-u-la was a coffin-shaped dragster created by George Barris for use in The Munsters, a 1960s TV show that spawned a few subsequent movies. Barris built five of these interesting vehicles, but this isn’t one of them. It’s… more»
Dec 12, 2022 • For Sale Stories • 25 Comments
Runs on Jet Fuel! Turbine-Powered Batmobile
What warm-blooded American boy didn’t want to be Batman in the 1960s and drive the Batmobile like on the 1966-68 television show? I know I did. Then fast-forward 20 years and Batman and the Batmobile reappeared in what would… more»
Dec 10, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bob Hope Golf Cart: 1985 Golf & Country by Western
Western Golf Cart Manufacturing was a leader in the production of electric golf carts and built special editions like this one for the annual Bob Hope Chrysler Desert Classic Tournament. This one is said to be from 1985 and… more»
Dec 7, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Not a Plane: 1986 Pulse Autocycle
The ingenuity of mankind attempting to get from here to there has spawned occasionally astonishing solutions. Here on eBay is a 1986 Pulse Autocycle, with spirited bidding to $17,895. The Pulse is located in Galion, Ohio, and it’s largely… more»
Dec 5, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Plastic Fantastic: 1967 Piranha
ugh Ok, I am going to bust my 400-word limit here, because this car is just too interesting. Here on craigslist, covered for the second time at Barn Finds, is a 1967 Piranha, with an asking price of $150,000…. more»
Dec 5, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Parade Quality: 1945 GMC DUKW
Some classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds that are almost too cool for words. Such is the case with this 1945 DUKW. It could serve as an excellent parade vehicle, but it needs work before it returns… more»
Dec 4, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1959 VW Type 2 “Volkstream” High-End Custom
Business in the front and party in the back. That’s the description of the mullet haircut, but it’s also a way of showing the juxtaposition of two unlike things melded into one. That’s what tipster TJ has found for… more»
Dec 1, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored For 30 Years: 1983 Avanti II
These days, in the world of automotive, a halo car is one which is the pinnacle of the brand’s achievements, a car which customers lust over but was often out of reach for many. Studebaker had the same thoughts… more»
Nov 24, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Pantera Clone: 1977 Aquila GT Kit Car
The Aquila GT kit car is sometimes considered a BMW M1 replica, but I believe it’s much closer to trying to emulate the De Tomaso Pantera of the same era. Regardless, the goal here was to create an exotic-looking… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 73 Comments
COPO Survivor: 4k Mile 1977 Chevrolet Chevette
Larry D found us a COPO Chevy! It’s a nasty-fast Camaro, right? No. Or a Chevelle? Wrong again. It’s a Chevrolet Chevette, a 1977 model. If you want it, look here on eBay, but be prepared to pay up…. more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Patton Replica: 1944 Dodge Command Car WC-56
General George S. Patton (1885-1945) was a colorful and hard driving general who led the 7th US Army in the Mediterranean campaign and the 3rd Army across Europe to end World War II. Our subject vehicle is a 1944… more»
Nov 17, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Motor, Seats, Frame: 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
In the late 1920s, Alfa Romeo was just a teenager, advancing into the road car market with the likes of the Torpedo and into racing with the P2 Grand Prix. The company racked up such a string of race… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Custom Opera Coupe: 1982 Cadillac Seville
Cadillac reintroduced the Seville nameplate in 1976 in hopes of creating a smaller luxury car that would attract younger buyers. It sold well enough but missed its mark of putting more affluent “thirtysomethings” behind the steering wheel. So, the… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Early Rat Rod: 1941 Crosley Convertible Sedan
Crosleys are tempting palettes for customization. They don’t cost a lot, and they’re tiny – so creating a new vision won’t break your back. Over sixty years ago, someone had the same thought about this 1941 Crosley Convertible Sedan,… more»
