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Like New: 105 Mile 1994 Cagiva Moke

Originally conceived for military applications, BMC turned to civilian production of the Mini Moke when the armed forces rejected its proposal. The Moke managed to survive in various forms until the end of 1993, with our feature Cagiva Moke… more»

One-Owner Feel: 1999 Honda Civic CX Hatchback

With just 113,000 original miles and two careful owners, this 1999 Honda Civic CX Hatchback is a clean, unmolested survivor from a time when Hondas were built to last and simple daily driving was the goal. The seller notes… more»

2 for 1 Projects: Pair of Batmobile Replicas

If you’re reading this review, you are no doubt a fan of Batman. And the fascination could have started with the early comic books, the 1966-68 TV show, or the series of big-screen movies that began in the 1980s…. more»

Rare River Runner: 1966 Amphicar 770

This 1966 Amphicar 770, now listed here on eBay, is a fascinating piece of automotive history with documented resort use dating back to the 1960s. Finished in red and showing just 16,000 miles, this amphibious classic was purchased new… more»

Rare Captive Import: 1981 Dodge Challenger

The concept of a captive import is demonstrated perhaps no more perfectly than buy Chrysler Corporation, which used a cozy relationship with Mitsubishi throughout the 80s and 90s to bolster its entry-level vehicle game. The Dodge Challenger was a… more»

Bertone Design: 1980 Volvo 262C

Among the weirder car creations of the last few decades, there is the Volvo 262C Bertone. When you take a company like Volvo that has built a certain kind of car – in their case, a safety-minded vehicle with… more»

One-Of-A-Kind For Sure! 1957 Cadillac Hearse Camper Conversion

To quote British funny man John Cleese, “Now for something completely different.” There’s one-of-a-kind vehicles and then there is this: a 1957 Superior Coach Cadillac Hearse that was converted into a custom-built camper back in 1968. Boy, I would… more»

4th Of July Find: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Pedal Car

What pairs better with Fourth of July than wieners! Celebrate our nation’s birthday with this mid-90s vintage Oscar Mayer Wienermobile pedal car, presented in a no-reserve auction here on eBay. Current bidding sits at $1 – that’s right, one… more»

Ready For The Road? 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

This stainless steel icon is instantly recognizable—and this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is a sharp example with just 28,528 miles on the clock and a recent $10,000+ in maintenance to back it up. Offered by DeLorean Midwest, a long-time specialist… more»

No Rust Anywhere: 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire

Before you say anything, I know you’re right. The Starfire, Skyhawk and Sunbird were cynical attempts by General Motors to offer compacts across most of its lineup without actually putting in any real effort. I also know that empirically… more»

Junkyard Trade? 1975 Renault 17 Gordini

Renault was seen as not much more than a curiosity in the U.S. for much of its time here, which included stints as a small-scale manufacturer to importing vehicles under the AMC brand. Overall, despite being a powerhouse in… more»

Alfa Romeo Carabo Tribute: Fiberfab Aztec 7

The last time we saw one of these unusual Fiberfab Aztec 7 kit cars for sale was right here on Barn Finds and written by yours truly; I guess you could say I’m drawn to this wild and weird… more»

17k Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Corvair

As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I’ve long endured Ralph Nader jokes at gas stations, in parking lots, in my nightmares…but the reality is that Ralph Nader is most likely responsible for the car you see here,… more»

Fiberfab Kit: Avenger GT40 Project

Are you a kit car fan? It’s a personal question. My answer flips back-and-forth between “No” and “Well, if it’s done right…” more times than I care to count. For instance, I dig this Fiberfab Avenger GT, but that’s… more»

The Enthusiast’s Tractor: 1962 Porsche 238 Standard Star

The idea of accessorizing your collection around an affinity for a certain brand is not a new concept. To someone who has a garage full of Porsches, adding one of the few tractors produced by the company in the… more»

Bustle Back Hot Rod: 1983 Cadillac Seville

The Cadillac Seville is one elegant-looking car on the outside, especially the second-generation models with that bold but chic rear-end styling.  Years ago, I remember seeing a few of these running around with an aftermarket fake spare wheel added… more»

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