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Rust And Rot Everywhere: 1986 Yugo GV

It’s hard to argue with a seller who comes right out and says that the car they have listed for sale “Has rust and rot everywhere, been sitting in a field 10+ years.” This field find is a 1986… more»

Very Nice Tribute: 1974 Austin Mini Cooper S

For a long time, I thought I was going to buy an original Austin Mini Cooper, but that’s probably never going to happen. Still, I should have bought that $800 Countryman that just needed its wood refinished. What we… more»

Superstretch Project: 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine

If you want to make an entrance at the country club, get a regular old Rolls-Royce. If you want to make an entrance in a city like Las Vegas, you’re going to need something truly unique. This 1984 Rolls-Royce… more»

Rare Replicar: 1966 Cord 8/10 Mini-Me

The Cord 810 and 812 were revolutionary front-wheel-drive cars that were produced for a brief time in the 1930s. The 810 model saw fewer than 1,800 copies before the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Co. ran out of funds for the vehicle. An… more»

“Everything Works.” 1960 Buick Flxible Ambulance Project

Every once in a while, a vintage “professional car” like this 1960 Buick Ambulance pops up on Barn Finds. These coach-built ambulances were very expensive vehicles when new, so it’s no surprise that not many were produced. Plus, in… more»

Speeder Survivor: Fairmont A6 Gang Car V8

Ol’ Scotty “Casey Jones” G sent in this tip. I can’t get enough railroad history and just anything to do with trains. I know these speeder car articles aren’t for everyone, but I thought I’d give this one a… more»

Mini RV Conversion: Rare 1973 VW Super Bugger

When a Barn Finds staff writer opens the “View Tips and Assignments” list, you never know what’s waiting for you. There’s usually one surprise, oddball, or head shaker for sale with a story behind it.  I had to claim… more»

Best Ad? 1950s Lancaster Direct-Drive Chainsaw

We’ve seen some great ads written by masters of marketing and mayhem, but this may be the best ad I’ve read in years, if not of all time. Please read this gentleman’s listing; you will not be disappointed. This… more»

Wild Wheels: 1961 Fiat 600D Y Berlinetta by Pininfarina

Sometimes, the story is not the car. Sometimes, it’s the people behind the car. This car boasts a long pedigree of artists, scientists, and manufacturers. Its shape sprang from research conducted by Alberto Morelli (no relation to the coachbuilder… more»

Barn-Stored Oddball: 1978 Ford Fiesta

Every once in a while, a listing pops up that makes you stop scrolling simply because you don’t see them anymore. This 1978 Ford Fiesta, currently listed on Facebook Marketplace in Rapid City, Michigan, is one of those cars…. more»

Mini-Mini Truckin’: Peterbilt Replica Go Cart

You may be surprised to learn that there’s a strong market for vintage go-carts and other pint-sized versions of the real thing. I know I was, when I saw some of the sale prices on auction sites for kid-friendly… more»

Suzuki-Powered: Dwarf Race Car

I bet you didn’t know you needed this, did you? This is the first time I’ve come across something referred to as a “Dwarf” and had it not be an insult. This is a real-deal thing, however, as the… more»

NASCAR Looks: 1976 Chevrolet Laguna Type S-3

In the mid 1970’s the high-banked heroes of NASCAR was not the Corvette or the Camaro. It was the GM Colonnade body style. Specifically, the aerodynamic nose of the Chevrolet Laguna Type S-3 drew a lot of attention. Built… more»

Salvage Yard Save? 1979 Volvo 262C

To me, this is such a crying shame. While I’m a big fan of salvage yards and finding “gold” within them, you still never want to see an otherwise save-able car end up there. The Volvo 262C is an… more»

Oddball EV Project: 1979 Comuta-Car

The Comuta-Car, the successor to the CitiCar, was an early attempt at scalable electric vehicle (EV) production. It was built between 1979 and 1982, and the number finished likely didn’t reach much more than 2,100 units. The Comuta-Car was… more»

1960s Wright Reciprocating Saw

This 1960s Wright Reciprocating Saw can be found listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Cascade, Wisconsin, and the seller is asking $150. Here is the original listing, and thanks to Lothar… of the Hill People for the tip! I… more»