Oddballs

Tiny But Fun! 1954 Eshelman Sport Car

In the ‘50s and ‘60s, Cheston Eshelman’s company built all sorts of interesting things, including this Sport Car. It essentially was a children’s toy car that could go 15 mph using a Briggs & Stratton engine. They were mostly… more»

Very Rare 1961 Dodge Dart Seneca Wagon

As the proud owner of several Dodge Darts, including one that was perhaps the second car I ever owned, it’s a delight to see this rare survivor—a 1961 Dodge Dart Seneca wagon. You can find it here on eBay… more»

UPDATE: 1990 Herb Adams V.S.E. JackRabbit Speedster!

UPDATE – We featured this 1990s Herb dams VSE Jackrabbit back in May of 2017, and it has appeared back on the market. It appears that little has changed with this classic over the past four years. It isn’t… more»

Vintage Reproduction Survivor: 1978 Gadabout 1900 Surrey

Oh, Florida! A place of warm beaches, dreams, and cars of all descriptions. Today we look at an automotive curiosity born in Ft. Lauderdale: a 1978 Gadabout 1900 Surrey, produced by Vintage Reproductions, Inc. Located in Orlando and listed… more»

Vintage Dune Buggy: 1962 Volkswagen Beetle

It’s amazing how many different shapes and sizes Volkswagen-based dune buggies came in. If there is someone out there who can pick off the different makes and manufacturers and the respective model names of the multitude of kits, they… more»

Cheap Exotic: 1979 Lancia Zagato

The Lancia Zagato remains an oddball in the collector car marketplace today, but it really shouldn’t be. There’s a lot here to like, from the influences of both Pininfarina and Zagato to the mid-engine design and targa-top roof. Still,… more»

Dual Quad 413 V8: 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport

While the Chrysler 300 “letter series” of cars are revered today, few may recall that Chrysler offered a non-letter group of 300 cars beginning in 1962. They looked almost the same, but these 300 Sports started with less muscle… more»

Zombie Hunter? 1964 Chevrolet 4X4 V8 Van

OK, all of you “The Walking Dead” fans, here’s your chance to buy some zombie insurance. You never know, the next apocalypse could be right around the corner and you wouldn’t want to be caught unprepared. Just like this… more»

Rare 1955 Hillman Minx Californian

Hillman has a long and storied history-making “midsize” economical cars for the Australian, North American, and European markets. I put “midsize” in quotation marks because by modern standards these would be decidedly compact. The Minx Californian is a coupe version… more»

1950 Cadillac Superior Station Wagon Ambulance

When you hear the phrase “Cadillac ambulance” most people probably think “Ghostbusters!” Well, this 1950 Cadillac ambulance pre-dates that one by about nine years, but it is still really cool. The seller states it has been off the road… more»

Sand Machine Stash: Dune Buggy Collection

When it comes to dune buggies, you don’t have to look too far to find a roached-out carcass of a fiberglass kit sitting on the side of the road or in the local classifieds. Despite their fun-loving reputation and… more»

Levi’s Edition: 1974 AMC Gremlin X

This is a Levi Edition 1974 AMC Gremlin X. AMC is not longer around but Levi jeans and apparel are. While rough, the car is still recognizable and is said to run and drive. AMC built this edition of… more»

Jeep + Ferrari = Bill Harrah’s 1969 Jerrari 4×4

Founder of the Harrah’s casino empire, Bill Harrah, amassed a massive car collection with upwards of 1,500 vehicles. Among them was his prized Jerrari – a case of what can be done to make lemonade out of lemons. The… more»

Customize Or Restore? 1964 Seagrave Fire Truck

And now, something from the “What am I supposed to do with this?” department. Well, if you ever dreamed of being a fireman but couldn’t manage the rigorous training involved, here’s your chance to do it on the sly… more»

Shelby GT350 Mustero? 1966 Ford Mustang Pickup

While the Ford Mustang was a huge success when it first came out, Ford wanted to make certain it also would have a performance reputation. For that, they brought in Carroll Shelby to add his magic and the GT350… more»

THROWBACK: The Barn Bug Herbie Movie Collection

UPDATE – To celebrate Barn Finds’ 10th Anniversary, we are taking a look back at some of the top posts over the years! If you happen to know the current status of any of these Bugs, please let us… more»

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