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1936 Maytag Model 92 Washing Machine Engine

Built in October of 1936 and originally “medium dark green” in color, you knew you had something soecial during the tough times of the late-1930s when you had a gas engine for your washing machine. This 1936 Maytag Model… more»

Rare Sportback: 1987 Nissan Pulsar

When different generations become the majority group in any society, it’s tempting for them to assume they are the smartest, the best, the strongest, what have you. We all think we’re better than the ones that came before us… more»

Fun in the Sun: 1970 Citroen Mehari Project

Let’s see, how many beach cars can we name? The Mini Moke, Fiat Jolly, maybe the VW Thing, Meyers Manx… then the weird ones, like the Honda Vamos and today’s special – the Citroën Mehari. Find this beachy project… more»

V8 Powered Shorty: 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova

Shortening a vehicle can sometimes yield positive results, as this 1972 VW Type 2 Bus we recently featured here on Barn Finds turned out pretty well after part of its length was removed.  I’m having some mixed feelings about… more»

Obscure Norwegian EV: 2011 Think City

2011 seems so incredibly long ago now, doesn’t it? It’s hard to believe that it has been 15 years since we only had a $14-trillion national debt (compared to $38-trillion today), Andy Rooney retired from 60 Minutes, and CNET… more»

Tee Time: Vintage Harley-Davidson Golf Cart

Once upon a time, Harley-Davidson made all kinds of things. Of course, motorcycles were its mainstay, but the company also manufactured delivery vehicles, an in-town car (Utilicar), mower motors, drone motors, and… golf carts. Listed on eBay is this… more»

Rare Sight: 1982 Ford EXP

A two-seater coupe doesn’t come along for $5k every day, so you’re best off paying attention to this opportunity to grab one up if this is your jam. Check out what could soon be your 1982 Ford EXP via… more»

Forgotten Roadsters: Pair of Siata Springs

There exists a class of vehicles made solely for entertainment purposes, and that are especially useful if you happen to own a beach cottage somewhere that it rarely gets cold. The Fiat Jolly and Citroën Méhari come to mind… more»

Climb Every Mountain: 1971 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710M

It is often said that when embarking on any off-road adventure, getting there is half the fun. This 1971 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710M will not only provide an engaging motoring experience but also take its occupants to locations beyond those… more»

Battery Powered Project: 1974 Ford Pinto

Every now and again, a reader sends in a tip that is perfect for a site like Barn Finds and it sells quicker than expected. Reader Darren Barton sent in an excellent find for a Ford Pinto with the… more»

Who’s Gonna Put An LS In It? Coffin Car Project

Wondering what to do with that coffin that’s been lying around in your backyard? Here’s an idea: make it into a car. Of course, the top-shelf coffin car would be a George Barris-built Drag-U-La from The Munsters. But today we’ll… more»

1968 Plymouth Fury III Sport Suburban Wagon

At least once a week here on Barn Finds, a car is posted that is so bafflingly equipped that one would give almost anything to interview the original owner in an effort to get to the bottom of it. Here’s… more»

RS200 Replica: 1993 Toyota MR2

There is seemingly no limit to someone’s creativity if they wish to build a car that is otherwise unobtainable for mere mortals. We’ve seen it for generations, now, where various econoboxes are used to help someone get a little… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1972 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT

I’ve always envied the one-make person, the “Mopar-or-no-car” types, or those who bleed Ford Blue, or those who sided with 50 percent of Americans in always buying GM (when they were at their peak). I am not that guy,… more»

Estate Find Fixer Upper: 19XX Yugo GV

Now that’s a barn find! I mean, maybe not in the mind-blowing importance of the vehicle in question, but in an old(ish) car actually being shown in a dusty, dirty barn. A few generations of birds, mice, and other… more»

Supercharged Trophy Winner: 1995 Toyota Previa DX

Among the more unusual cars from the 1990s is the Toyota Previa. A minivan by any other name, the Previa has quickly become adored by fans of the Radwood movement, or really anything built from the late 80s to… more»