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Rare Survivor: 1977 Fiat 128 Two-Door

UPDATE – This 1977 Fiat 128 Coupe is listed for sale again after it was featured about three years ago here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Wilmington, Delaware. The seller, whether… more»

Camper Conversion: 1975 Mercedes-Benz LPK608

The craze surrounding overlanding and building Instagram-worthy campmobiles shows no signs of abating, even as some adventure-seekers inevitably decide that the outdoor life is not for them. One of the more popular combination of two trends – that of… more»

Eccentric EV! 1963 B&Z Electric Car Company Electra King

UPDATE – This 1963 B&Z Electra-King is listed for sale again after it was featured last January here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Redmond, Oregon. The seller has dropped the price… more»

Last Collectible Bargain?: 1962 Corvair Monza Coupe

Is the Chevrolet Corvair the last undervalued collectible? In an era when every rusty, used-up beater coming out of a barn or garage is demanding $10K, and often getting it, Corvairs like the 1962 Monza Coupe given us by… more»

Oddball RV: No Reserve 1990 National Dolphin

Is there ever a good time to buy a project RV? That’s a loaded question depending on whether you fancy yourself a motorhome-kind-of-guy. What is clear to me, however, is that every motorhome starts off in the same place… more»

Can You Revive It? 1973 Citroen SM

In Houston, Texas on eBay with little time left is this 1973 Citroën SM, with a three-liter carbureted engine and automatic transmission. While the car is in fairly good order (especially the body) it’s a bit of a distress… more»

Three-Wheel Thrills! 1981 HMV Freeway

If you’re looking for the kind of thrill you get on a Slingshot or Spyder, unfortunately this ain’t it. What it IS, however, is what some would call the predecessor of those. This 1981 HMV Freeway is up for… more»

Ferrari Fiero! Testarossa Replica Project

When it comes to replicas and kit cars, some are definitely better than others. And perhaps, as time has marched on, the kit builders themselves have also found ways to make more convincing copies of high-dollar cars. This Ferrari… more»

Forced Sale: 1967 Amphicar 770

Some individuals have dedicated decades and, in some cases, millions of dollars, to the development of flying cars. They are brimming with sky-high optimism (excuse the pun), but their labors have so far failed to deliver. That makes me… more»

Fun and Utility: 2009 Mini Clubman 6-Speed

This 2009 Mini Clubman wagon with a highly desirable six-speed manual transmission and 51,000 miles on the clock is being offered on Facebook Marketplace in Cape Coral, Florida. The asking price is $7,960. The seller notes that “no more… more»

A Bubbly Personality: 1962 AMC Metropolitan Hardtop

As a former owner of a 1957 Metropolitan Hardtop, I’ll always have a sentimental soft spot for these historic little cars. (More about the history part later.) If I heard it once, I heard it a hundred times when… more»

For Sale as a “Kit”: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

The Isetta was designed in Italy in the early 1950s as a microcar that would carry two passengers. The single door opened outward from the front and its overall shape was that of a “bubble car.” It was built… more»

Throwback Styling: 1976 Stutz Blackhawk

Who remembers the Stutz Blackhawk, one of those “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” cars from the 1970s? Built in Italy, the styling of these opulent automobiles was over the top, which was the intended result. They were low-production… more»

1,440 Miles From New! 2000 Thor/Four Winds Infinity 34H Motorhome

Motorhomes are often bought as a treat for retirement or an alternative to buying a vacation home. After all, with a comfortable motorhome at your disposal, why stay tied to one location as opposed to going wherever you find… more»

Racer Replica: Laser 917 Kit Car

Kit cars are a curious thing. Even years after their relevance has faded away, you still find them for sale and plenty of people who seemingly want to scoop them up. Kit cars were a definite force to be… more»

Rust-Free Original: 1981 AMC Spirit DL

Plucky old American Motors entered the 1981 model year with only three car models on their books: the Concord, the Eagle, and the Spirit. None of them were big sellers, so you can be forgiven if you had forgotten… more»

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