Oddballs

1 of 1 Gwynn Prix: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix

Just when you think you’ve heard of every 1970s personal luxury coupe custom creation that had grand plans for mass production and only ended up making a handful (or less) of them, another one pops up. This example is… more»

Collection of Cars in California

Most collectors lean toward one brand of car, style or vintage. In this case, the seller offers a little bit of several things. Two are AMC products, two are kits car and one is a VW Beetle, the nicest… more»

Save This Custom Wagon! Saab 99 Turbo Combi

When it comes to one-offs, we often associate whatever wild automotive creation we’re staring at with some sort of factory-backed skunkworks. The reality, however, is many oddballs like this wagon-bodied Saab 99 Turbo were built by private individuals to… more»

Snow Machine Duo: 1963 Thiokol Snowcats

Given the brutal cold blanketing parts of the country today, a snow machine that can blast through the worst Mother Nature can offer seems downright appealing. For whatever reason, the information on this pair of Thiokol Snowcats isn’t loading… more»

Last Flown in 1990: Taylorcraft BC12D

This Taylorcraft BC12D is sitting in a hangar as a forgotten project, having last left the ground in 1990. Don’t mind the mood lighting; there’s nothing particularly eerie about this budget-friendly flyer that was seemingly designed to be the… more»

SuburBeetle! Subaru BRAT-VW Beetle Mashup

This one is a bit hard to categorize: is it a 1985 Subaru Brat or a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? Or, some sort of Frankenproject dreamed up by either an overachieving or underachieving person adept in fabrication. A shop project?… more»

Bodacious Bike! 3-Seater VW-Powered Trike

This find is one of the more bodacious vehicles to ever grace our pages! With three seats, a VW Beetle engine, and a 17-foot long shadow, this custom creation would ensure you would be riding a truly unique vehicle!… more»

Twin-Engine Powered! 1984 Honda CRX

It must be Tiny Twin-Engine Freak season because this crazy 1984 Honda CRX in Oxford, Florida is almost as insane as the Twin V8 Yugo from December of 2020. Dual Honda Accord engines power the diminutive two-seater: one in… more»

One of 80 Made: 1983 Spartan II Neoclassic

The neo-classic movement was a tremendous force in the automotive marketplace at one time, leading to the creation of all sorts of shockingly expensive, assembly line-built monstrosities that the rich and famous seemingly flocked to. Nowadays, they aren’t worth… more»

French Connection: Peugeot 505 Collection

Among the makes and models of cars I’ve never owned, there is a glaring hole in the section devoted to French vehicles. I’m not sure why, but circumstances have never aligned wherein I’ve had the chance to buy one… more»

Unusual Three Wheeler! 1959 Berkeley T60

Ever heard of a Berkeley? We have covered them here at Barn Finds before but I have to admit, I’ve missed those posts. This example is a bit special as it’s a three-wheeler – how unusual! Let’s take a… more»

1 of 4 Left! 1966 Ford Mustang Mustero

Mustang purists may wish to sit down for a moment. What you’re about to experience is akin to showing a devout Catholic a picture of the Virgin Mary wearing a cowboy hat… somewhere between a breech of taste and… more»

Grand National Powered: 1970 Fiberfab Avenger GT40

Kit cars are a fascinating segment of the vintage car marketplace, as they run the gamut of being near-production grade examples to absolute battle traps assembled in a privateer’s garage, with no limit on how many beers were consumed… more»

Factory Built: 1988 Tiffany Classic Coupe

When it comes to looking like you live a life of luxury, the vehicle of choice in the 1980s was undoubtedly the range of retro-inspired conveyances of pure excess, known by their equally grandiose names like Excalibur and Tiffany…. more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: Back to the Georgia Collection!

As some of you may recall, I’ve been helping a friend with a massive stash of vintage cars and trucks in the north Georgia mountains unload some of his inventory. Because of the restrictions around air travel and having… more»

Dock Find: 1941 Elco Marine 57

This 1941 Elco Marine model 57 is a major undertaking, but when it comes to anything produced in limited quantities, it certainly deserves consideration as a restoration project. This particular vessel is a rare one, believed to be one… more»

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