The De Tomaso Pantera was an interesting mash-up of Italian and American know-how, pulling its design cues from Ghia (and their American born designer) and the V8 powerplant and US distribution from Ford. Thanks to reader Rocco B. for the… more»
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H/O BYO Prototype? 1977 Olds Cutlass Hurst
UPDATE 10/2/18 – This Hurst/Olds has resurfaced again, but this time it’s been listed on eBay. Thanks go to Rudy C for sending in the tip! FROM 11/8/17 – The internet is filled with rumors and hoaxes about rare cars and… more»
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Iowa Doodlebug! 1929 Ford AA Truck-ish Farm Vehicle
Today we send vehicles to the junk yard when the cost of repair exceeds or approaches replacement cost. Early mass-produced cars represented a serious investment and, frankly, people in those days were too resourceful and pragmatic to discard a… more»
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Drop-Dead Cool: 1931 Ford Model A Hearse
My nieces and nephews have repeatedly told me that I’m too old to refer to something as “cool”. However, not only is this 1931 Model A cool, but I think that it is “drop-dead cool.” You will find it… more»
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Rare Short Bus: 1948 Dodge 2 Window School Bus
A vintage school bus has a certain allure to it that always grabs my attention. I always wonder who rode on it and where are those kids are today. Most people have a memorable school bus experience so maybe… more»
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Long Before Tesla: 1969 Mars II Electric
It’s no secret that electric cars are nothing new, but we tend to think that there was a vast gulf between the electric broughams of the early days of automobility and the advent of the modern electric era with… more»
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High End Limousine: 1969 Mercedes Benz Pullman
This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman is a lot of car, and this particular example is one of 304 that were built. If you have ever fancied getting a start in the high-end limousine service, then this is the car… more»
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Chrysler Powered: 1940s Hobart Weldmobile
If you’ve seen one 1940s Hobart Weldmobile you’ve seen them all. Wait, what?! Despite it’s homemade appearance, this 1940s Hobart Weldmobile is a factory piece. No, really. This rare and unusual vehicle is listed on eBay with a buy… more»
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Aw, Shucks! – Part 2: 1915 Ford Model T Panel Truck
We featured this truck here on Barn Finds in November of 2016. Back then it had a buy-it-now price of $50,000 and was located in Newport News, Virginia. The car is still in Virginia, and according to the current ad,… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1988 Yugo GV
We’ve all heard them, the endless jokes about Yugos: “How do you double the value of a Yugo? Fill it with gas (if it will still hold liquid).” And, “Why don’t Yugos sustain much damage in a front-end collision? The… more»
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Wall Art: 1981 Ferrari Mondial
Some experts say you can’t total a Ferrari. For instance, the ex-Henri Oreiller 250 GTO was effectively totaled after the driver died in a competition-related accident, only to be rebuilt and fetch $38 million at auction. Similarly, a 2004… more»
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Cow-dillac: 1963 Cadillac Luxury Pickup
“Car has been customized,” begins the ad for this ’63 Cadillac flower car shared with us by reader Greg F.—well, yeah, that’s for sure! Check out those sky-high fins! They say fully loaded luxury pickups are “Texas Cadillacs,” but… more»
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Built for the Jetsons? 1957 Mixed Galileo Show Car
Even though it’s an era that pre-dated my existence by a significant amount, I imagine the post-WWII years were some of the most fascinating times in American history. The country felt triumphant and ready to shed the dark days… more»
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Zero Emissions Hauler: 1912 C-T A10 Electric Truck
In the early days of self-powered vehicles, electricity emerged as a potential default power source over gasoline or steam. An early electric-powered heavy hauler is up for auction on here on eBay in Winfield, West Virginia with a current… more»
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Historic Hero: 1953 Dodge M43 Ambulance
This 1953 Dodge ambulance may be familiar to some of you who have watched the television series M*A*S*H. The Korean war lasted from 1950 to 1953 and was the backdrop for the 1970’s and ’80’s television “dramedy.” This ambulance… more»
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Room for Friends: 1957 BMW 600
It helps to see other projects where the seller has convinced himself that “rarity” constitutes a major investment of time and money. I fall into this trap easily, where I take into account how many are left of a… more»
