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Back to The Water: DeLorean Hovercraft

If the “Back to The Future”  movie franchise has taught us nothing else, it has taught us that the much-maligned DeLorean DMC-12 was a car capable of far greater feats than the illustrious Mr. DeLorean ever envisaged. Dr. Brown’s… more»

Rare 1987 Ford Ranger Shadow Bed?

At first I was skeptical of this seller’s claims that this Ford Ranger “Shadow” edition was a one of 15 truck, and it isn’t really – but the bed does appear to be a rare article that existed in… more»

Gold Wing Inside: Tri-Magnum 3 Wheeler

Can-Am, Slingshot, Freewheeler: you may think the latest class of three-wheeled motorcycles is a recent innovation, but you’d be mistaken. This Tri-Magnum appeared in a magazine in the 1980s as a kit you could build at home around a… more»

Desert Rat: 1978 Subaru BRAT

Most of us know that the Subaru BRAT stands for Bi-Drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter. I guess BDRATT didn’t quite roll off the tongue as well in those marketing meetings. This example is a 1978 Subaru BRAT and it can be… more»

It’s A Pistol! 1989 Special

This somewhat unusual special called “The Pistol” started out life as a 1989 Ford Ranger pickup. Now it’s a whimsical one-off and is for sale here on craigslist in Tonganoxie, Kansas. The asking price for complete exclusivity is a mere $8,500…. more»

Welders Welcome: 1967 VW Bus

The listing for this rusty 1967 Volkswagen Bus is quite short, with just one picture and the seller clearly not interested in getting best offers or really any questions about the Type 2’s history or condition. To be fair,… more»

Packard Powered: 1950s Dunlap Electric Mower

Umm, you’re showing a vintage lawn mower? A vintage push lawn mower?! A vintage electric push lawn mower?!! Are you guys cray-cray, as the kids say?! (said, in 2014). No, we aren’t all crazy, just me. Well, apparently the ever-vigilant Fred H…. more»

$875 Will Make This 1979 Bradley GT Yours!

This 1979 Bradley GT looks like a potential bargain at just $875, but that assumes you’re interested in this particular type of kit car. If there’s one thing I’ve learned since bringing the highly-original Kelmark GT from Georgia to… more»

Military Novelty: 1961 AMC Mighty Mite

When it comes to over-engineering, military vehicles are a good place to look for vehicles that may be crude in appearance but have had everything thrown at them from a component standpoint. Take this AMC Mighty Mite, which is… more»

Rare German: 1960 Borgward Isabella Sedan

Production of the Borgward Isabella commenced in 1954, and the car remained in production until the company collapsed into a controversial insolvency in 1960. This Isabella 2-Door Deluxe sedan looks to be in really nice condition, and you will… more»

Oddball Camper: 1964 Mercedes 190D

So you have been searching for the perfect classic camper that has style, reliability, and a little bit of economy when it comes to fuel usage? Well, look no further than this unique 1964 Mercedes 190D camping rig. Equipped… more»

Small Carbon Footprint: 1924 Auto Red Bug

UPDATE 11/12/18 – We featured this a couple weeks ago, but the seller has since dropped the price almost a grand. Thanks go to Levi A for the tip! FROM 10/20/18 – In this day and age where people are… more»

Pace Car Survivor: 1979 Ford Mustang 5.0

1979 was a big year for the Mustang. It was the 15th year of the model and the first year of the famous Fox platform Mustang. The new model was a home run for Ford, the ’79 Mustang was… more»

Needs Tune Up: 1975 Cimbria Kit Car

Just after featuring the first Cimbria I can recall seeing in all my time writing for Barn Finds, another one in far better condition has appeared on craigslist. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco for spotting this one, which does have… more»

Custom Race Car Hauler: 1969 Dodge L600 COE

Custom race car haulers are an under-appreciated part of the car hobby, as they are seemingly the perfect accessory to your collector car or project while also serving a practical use as a transporter for said vehicle. This 1969… more»

British Forces: Shorland Armored Patrol Car

When it comes to former military vehicles, many of the ones we feature have been “neutered”, in a way, with their hardcore firepower already removed. That’s not the case with this fully-armed Shorland Land Rover patrol vehicle that Barn… more»

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