Yes, this big old Franklin is air cooled! Air cooled engines are usually only found on motorcycles and in micro cars, but at one time you could find them powering Franklin’s big sedans! They even built an air cooled… more»
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One Crappy Dragster!
This custom dragster may be more of an outhouse find than a barn find, but I think it deserves a mention just for the good laugh it provides. The seller doesn’t include much information in their eBay listing, but… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Lotus Eclat
The Eclat is the fastback version of the Elite. I like the looks of this body style better than the “shooting brake” style of the Elite. It is a fiberglass body mounted on a steel backbone chassis. This right hand drive example… more»
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El Cadimino: 1964 Cadillac Flower Car
It may seem a little morbid, but I think this old flower car would look good done up as a work truck. Junk all the funeral specific stuff and this thing could almost pass as a El Cadimino! You… more»
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Small Cars, Big Money
Great finds come in many sizes, from full sized cars all the way down to scale sized models. The next time you are out looking in a barn, be sure to check and see if there are any smaller versions… more»
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Another Shriner’s Car: 1949 Austin A-40
This Austin was a Shriner parade car in Winnemucca, Nevada apparently until 1978. It’s now listed on craigslist for $4,500. It looks complete, but the engine is apart and ready for honing, rings and reassembly with the included rings and gasket set.
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The Burma Jeep: 1945 Ford GTB
These were known as the “Burma Jeep” and were used by the Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific in World War ll, as well as the Korean War. This one is listed on craigslist near Sacramento, California for $3,800. There’s… more»
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Join The Parade: Antique Shriner’s Car
Do you remember watching the parades with the guys in funny hats driving little tiny cars? This is one of those cars and is listed here on craigslist with no price in Northern Michigan. There is no other information given about… more»
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All The Stories: 1921 Faultless Raceabout
Are you looking to add a car to your collection that you can enter and possibly win the next show that has an Unrestored Preservation Class? This 1921 Faultless Raceabout Speedster offered here at Hyman LTD could be the perfect contender… more»
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Affordable Woodie: 1983 Chrysler Town & Country
Are you looking for a one-owner “woodie”? Well, at least one with plastic that looks like wood? This 1983 Chrysler Labaron Town & Country Mark Cross Edition Convertible is listed here on craigslist and is priced at $5K. Could… more»
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Sprite Not Included: 1969 BMC Flatbed
Produced in England, this flatbed was used as a lumber delivery truck. It was imported to California over 20 years ago and now parked in Lawndale, California. It is currently listed here on eBay with a bid of $1,425… more»
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Went Fast: 1923 Model T Dragster
A barn find according to the owner, this dragster once raced at Lions Dragstrip in Long Beach, at Colton Drag Strip, Riverside Raceway for the HotRod Magazine Race in ’69 & ’70 and at the Winternationals at Pomona in 1970…. more»
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Restored Flyer: 1919 Briggs & Stratton Flyer
We previously posted a 1917 Smith Flyer here that was clearly unrestored. Today we have a 1919 Briggs & Stratton Flyer that may have been restored to as good as new condition. Listed here on Hyman LTD and priced at $16.5K… more»
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1987 Yugo GV: Sub-12,000 Miles
It’s hard to believe that Yugos still exist in any form, much less an example with under 12,000 miles. But here is living proof that even one of the most infamous cars in history can emerge as a “great… more»
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Driving In A Bubble: 1955 Messerschmitt KR200
The Messerschmitt KR-200 was produced between February 1955 and December 1966. The bubble canopy is the most distinctive feature of this three wheeler. Listed here on eBay and parked in Leawood, Kansas, this 1955 Messerchmitt KR-200 has a high… more»
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Volvo Style Pickup!
Volvo pickup you say? Volvo never built a truck version of the PV444 or PV544, but that didn’t stop anyone from building this one. This is the best little pickup we have seen today! Listed here on eBay in Fountain… more»
