I love ’50s and ’60s technology. With the space race, cold war, and speculation about the future all taking place at once, people were coming up with some crazy ideas. One company I had never heard of was the… more»
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Sheet Metal Engine: 1948 Crosley Wagon
Some cars just make you smile, and this is certainly one of them. Remember the Crosley? This 1948 has seen better days but it looks like it’s all there and the floors are solid. Perhaps it was parts hauler… more»
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Wankel Wagon: 1974 Mazda RX4
No, it’s not an RX2, 3, 7, or 8! This unusual RX4 wagon is currently in Sanford, Florida and is for sale here on eBay, where the buy-it-now is $4,000, but the opening bid is only $2,500. Let me… more»
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Barns Finds Are Everywhere!
It seems like everyone is jumping on the barn finds bandwagon these days. Even the model car guys are getting in on the action. Just check out this 1/18th scale Cobra I found here on eBay. The seller starts… more»
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Doors For All: 1961 Pontiac Catalina Limo
So not only does this Pontiac Catalina Airporter Limousine have room for about 12 people, it’s got a separate set of boxes on the roof for all their luggage. Currently the Pontiac is located in Brentwood, California and for… more»
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Salad With Your Caddy?
Like salads? Like 1959 Cadillacs? Then there’s a deal for you here on eBay where this 1959 Cadillac DeVille has been converted into a salad bar! It’s located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where the buy-it-now is $12,500 but offers are… more»
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The Milk Man’s Midget Racer
As I was on the hunt for an interesting motorcycle to feature, I came across the most interesting of finds! It clearly isn’t a motorcycle, although it is powered by a Cushman motor. This 1960’s midget racer looks like it could… more»
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1971 Shala Vette: Custom Built Hardtop?
I’ve seen a number of Shala Vettes, but this is the first hardtop I’ve ever come across. If you don’t know what a Shala Vette is, they were kit cars built in the ’60s and ’70s by Dick Dean… more»
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1969 Velorex: Three Wheeled Rarity
The popularity of the recently re-imagined Morgan 3-wheeler has spurred a new generation of owners who throw caution to the wind to practically sit on the ground with the handling qualities like only a 3-wheeled vehicle can deliver. But… more»
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1968 Cadillac: Six Wheeled Luxury
I’m often left asking why when I see cars like this! Now don’t get me wrong, I think this custom Caddy is quite incredible and I would love to have a closer look at it, but I can’t help… more»
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Messerschmitt Motherload
Of all the micro cars we have featured over the years, the Messerschmitt has to be one of my favorites. I just love the quirky styling, simplistic engineering, and the aircraft inspired steering wheel. If you too are a… more»
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1968 Corvette Monster Truck!
While I was attending college at the University of Wyoming, I would often see a Ranchero that clearly had the chassis, engine, and 4×4 system from an large truck installed under it. I often laughed at it (especially when the… more»
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Grounded Jet: 1987 Pulse
We thank Barn Finds reader KCapley for continuing the series of unusual finds we’ve been featuring lately by sending us this Pulse. We covered one a long time ago, so based on the manufacturing figure in the ad for this one,… more»
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One Seater! 1981 Freeway
100 miles per gallon from a classic car? I guess that may depend on your definition of “car”! This Freeway has the less powerful 12 horsepower Tecumseh engine (versus the optional 16 hp that only got 80 mpg) and is located… more»
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1981 XK1 Tri-Hawk: Never Seen One
What’s that you say? You’d like to ride a motorcycle but you don’t want to get wet from the rain or bugs in your teeth? Well, have we found a solution for you. Called the XKI Tri-Hawk, this curiosity… more»
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1960 Chevrolet Impala: Stageway 12 Seater
Jim S recently pointed out to us just how many project cars the Barn Finds staff currently has and I have to admit, our passion maybe turning into an obsession. I’d contend that it is a good thing, but my… more»
