Back during the height of the kit car rage, someone out there decided that their old Ford Pinto needed a redesign. So, they set about giving it a new look and they apparently liked the finished product enough to… more»
Oddballs
Sporty 4×4: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4
This 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 is claimed to be a low-mileage example despite appearing a little rough around the edges, with 48,000 miles showing on the odometer. It certainly needs some love in the cosmetics department, but as an… more»
K5 Camper: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne Chalet Camper
I must admit, when I saw this my reaction was “that’s a nice slide-in camper” but after a second look, I realized this is something different. Here we have a 1977 Chevy K5 Blazer Camper conversion that is the… more»
Convertible Pickup: 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport
The Dodge Dakota was at times an underappreciated truck, it just never seemed to get the loyal followers of its Ranger and S-10 competitors. In my opinion, Dodge got things right with the size of the Dakota, it was… more»
Olympic Edition 1972 Ford Mustang Sprint
The Mustang was obviously a success for Ford but by the early seventies sales were down and Ford had to get creative to boost interest in the Mustang. In 1972 Ford produced a special edition Sprint package to celebrate… more»
Some Work Needed: 2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS
During their time in the United States, Isuzu was no stranger to manufacturing vehicles that stood out from the pack, and the VehiCROSS SUV was a testament to that. It was the brand’s “halo” vehicle, and in a lot… more»
Beach Cruiser: 1971 Austin Mini Moke
A recent fascination of mine as it relates to the types of automobiles I aspire to own is the cars and trucks that would look perfect parked in an island community, places like the Outer Banks and Nantucket, to… more»
Closet Find: Air Jordans Worn By Michael Himself!
I know what you’re thinking, “Why is Barn Finds featuring a sneaker auction?” Well, hear us out. Most of us are collectors, right? Automobiles, parts, license plates, beer caps, dive bar t-shirts…Whatever it is, you like your collection and… more»
Big Healey Kit Car: 1967 Fiberfab Banshee
With a name like Banshee, it has to be cool – right? That’s my opinion of this rare Fiberfab Banshee, which was meant to emulate the iconic Cobra Daytona coupes, which is a car very few of us are… more»
Vintage Camping Accessory: 1965 Snyder Hi-Lo Camper
In an era where owning an RV has suddenly taken on new meaning, it’s no surprise that vintage camping accessories continue to attract decent attention and money on auction sites and classifieds pages. The 1965 Snyder Hi-Lo Camper seen… more»
Land And Sea Camper: 1971 Shipashore Combo Cruiser
Boats are a big part of the lifestyle around where I live in the aptly named Ocean State. Of course, on hot days when you just want to dive head-first into the ocean but the beaches are packed, a… more»
Brazilian Made Oddball: L’Automobile Ventura
Despite Volkswagens maintaining a consistent identity as an economy car for the masses, more than one company in Brazil set out to change that perception with sporting kit cars built on a Type 3 floorpan. While most of us… more»
Rare Pair: Two 1973 Volkswagen Sports Bugs
There were numerous special edition Volkswagen Beetles made over the years, and most all of them were cosmetic-only in nature. There was one model, however, that stands apart for the improvements VW offered when they released it, and that’s… more»
36k Original Miles: 1980 AMC Pacer Wagon
Simultaneously being a contender for the pinnacle of practicality while also being nearly 180° from the mainstream is no easy feat. I’ll argue here we have one example that may lay claim to that title. This 1980 AMC Pacer… more»
Vega-Mino! 1973 Chevrolet Vega Pickup
There’s enough of these pickup truck-conversions made from the venerable Chevrolet Vega to believe that there was indeed a kit available to perform the roof chop in the comfort of your own backyard. In fact, our own Scotty G…. more»
















