Most car people have a story of “the one that got away.” That special car or truck you had when you were young or one you were forced to sell due to finances. Some people spend years searching for… more»
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Dining Room Find: 1937 Fiat Topolino Gasser!
As car guys (and gals), some of us have likely fantasized about putting our pride and joy in the middle of our living space, never having to venture to the cold garage or flimsy canvas tent in the backyard… more»
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Tesla Alternative: 1981 Ford Escort Electrica EV
Ok, there’s no jet engine in this 1981 Ford Escort Electrica, but Jet Industries out of Austin, Texas converted engineless vehicles to battery power and one such beast was the Ford Escort Jet Electrica. This rare example can be… more»
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61k Original Miles: 1986 Chyrsler LeBaron Convertible
While not exactly a “barn find”, you’d be hard-pressed to find one of these 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Convertibles anywhere anymore, particularly a turbo one, with the woody trim, and with 61,000 original miles. This one is listed for sale here on… more»
48k-Mile LHD: 1959 Hillman Minx Convertible
Talk about a TRUE barn-find! This left-hand-drive 1959 Hillman Minx convertible, is for sale here on Craigslist in Delaware, and it definitely checks all the boxes!
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One Extra Wheel: 1969 Bond Equipe GT
UPDATE – After almost three years, this Bond is back on eBay with the same photos and a $4,000 asking price. FROM 4/4/16 – This is an unusual car, at least in the US it is. The 1969 Bond Equipe… more»
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Rare Acapulco Edition: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
A few weeks ago, we featured an unusual 1974 VW Thing “Acapulco” edition that was listed for almost $20K. These rare resort vehicles do tend to sell reliably in the mid-teens with some outliers selling for more, so it’s… more»
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Convertible Junior: 1986 Saab Turbo 006 Go-Cart
With Christmas just a few shopping days away (ok, over 300 days away), what better gift to get your son or daughter than this 1986 Saab Turbo 006 Convertible Junior go-cart?! I know, there isn’t a better gift. This cool,… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
The late 1960s and early ’70s were good times for Pontiac, their lineup offered just the right combination of performance and styling. The GTO had the performance market covered and the Catalina was there if you wanted spacious luxury…. more»
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Failed to Start: 1967 Citroën DS21
One of the challenges with owning an oddball vehicle is the limited support network for repairing said vehicle when a repair is required above your own skill level. I’ve run into this with my vintage Toyota HiAce project, as… more»
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UPDATE: Huge Stash Of Barn Finds Found In France!
UPDATE – This collection has been sold. The Lamborghini Miura was the star of the show with a $640k high bid! FROM 1/13/19 – More often than not, haphazard collections of vehicles may contain one or two interesting cars… more»
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3 for 1: 1972 Honda Z600 Package Deal
Quirky, cool and fun, the Honda Z600 was Honda’s second automobile to be officially sold in America. Powered by an air-cooled motorcycle like engine, these small cars are fun and affordable classics. Like with any uncommon car, amassing plenty… more»
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20K Mile Survivor: 1983 Dodge Aries
The Dodge Aries and all of the other K car derivatives were a staple of the American roads from the early ’80s until the late ’90s. Love ’em or hate ’em the Chrysler K platform family of cars were probably one… more»
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Country Homes Camper: 1995 Ford Aerostar 4WD
While the Ford Aerostar is frequently derided as being one of the more unattractive people haulers ever made, some variations on the theme of a gigantic box on wheels can transform it into a very capable cruiser. Take this… more»
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Shop Class Build: 1954 Buick Camper
Shop class is a great place to learn and develop techniques, but you often don’t want the finished project. Well this Buick “camper” is a neat build in theory, but needs work to be a functional reality. This custom… more»
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Swedish Unimog: 1979 Volvo Laplander
While it’s easy to think that the domestic Hummer brand or Mercedes’ Unimog contraptions were the only players in the military-rigs-for-the-street market, Volvo was no stranger to the off-road game as this nicely preserved Laplander shows. Otherwise known as… more»
