This 1973 Opel Manta has reportedly only traveled a genuine 31,000 miles. It is a clean looking car, but it will require some work to make it immaculate. You will find it listed for sale here on eBay. Located… more»
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D.I.Y. Tow Truck: 1940 Ford Pickup w/ Crane
This 1940 Ford pickup is not what it seems at first glance. The photo above is a before shot. The current truck has been stripped, body work done and primed. It can be found here on eBay with an… more»
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Two 1988 Buick “Pace Car” Wagons!
In my neighborhood, there’s a gentleman who owns every brand of the classic estate wagon: Buick, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet. What he doesn’t have, however, is his own pace car variant modeled after the 1976 Buick Century Free Spirit Indianapolis 500… more»
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Vive la Différence: 1972 Citroën SM
Citroëns, much like escargot and foie gras, are an acquired taste. This is particularly true with the early 70’s SM model. Their styling was like nothing else; and with mechanicals such as front wheel drive, a high-pressure central hydraulic… more»
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Whalom Park Artifact: 1951 Crosley Fire Truck
Here in New England, the nostalgia effect is very real. Buildings that should be razed survive, artifacts to the past are celebrated, and amusement parks play a very big deal in residents’ perceptions of their past. Whalom Park in Massachusetts… more»
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Not Your Usual Rusty Justy: 1990 Subaru Justy GL
When you think of classic 90’s Subarus, the Justy isn’t exactly the first model that springs to mind. It’s likely no coincidence that the Justy was discontinued in the USA the same year Subaru introduced its iconic Outback, but… more»
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Star of the Silver Screen: Tucker 48 Movie Car
In 1988 Francis Ford Coppola directed a biographical movie about Preston Tucker and his ultimately (and sadly) failed attempt to bring the Tucker 48 to the market. Four replica Tucker 48s were constructed for that movie, and this is… more»
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Still a Mystery: 1937 Stewart Coupe Ute
You probably haven’t seen too many of these before. We featured this 1937 Stewart Coupe Utility here on Barn Finds in 2017. It is again up for sale here on eBay with a requested opening bid of $20,000. The cute-ute… more»
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Rough Parts Of Town Car: 1935 Brewster Town Car
A person can spend their entire life researching the incredible number of failed automakers in America. Most had good ideas to bring to market, but the realities of building enough cars to keep the doors open was too much… more»
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Great Or Not-So-Great? 1985 Gatsby Cabriolet
I’ve always been on the fence when it comes to appreciating neoclassic cars like this 1985 Gatsby Cabriolet offered for sale here on Craigslist and located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On one hand, there’s no denying the head-turning charm they… more»
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All Aboard! 1929 Graham-Paige “Sound Train”
What on earth is that thing?!? Here’s one that raises a lot of questions—is it a car? A train? Why? When? Huh?!? So how about a round of Barn Finds 20 13 Questions…all aboard! 1. What is it? It’s a… more»
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1 of 121: 1980 Lotus Eclat Project
The early ’80s were not good times for Lotus, the company was in financial trouble. 1980 was a particularly rough year and overall production was down, so any Lotus model in 1980 is bound to be low production. According… more»
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French Barn Find: 1950s Mochet CM-125 Luxe
Put on your French microcar thinking caps and chime in at the end in the comments section on this one. This is, I believe, an early-1950s Mochet CM-125 Luxe. The seller has it posted on Craigslist in Plattsburgh, New… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1967 Chevrolet 2-Ton Truck
Have you ever needed a truck that fits somewhere between a regular pickup and a semi? If so, this truck found here on Craigslist near Russell, Kansas might be the one for you.
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Movie Car? 1989 Cadillac Limo Snowmobile
How many times have you thought to yourself, “I wish I had a Cadillac limousine snowmobile?” Well, it’s your lucky day. That’s exactly what can be found here on Craigslist in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. For the asking price… more»
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Rusty 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat?
I’ve seen plenty of rusty Dodge Challengers, but they are usually forty+ years older than this one! This is a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that has been modified with an amazing rusty patina look. Found here on CarGurus.com with… more»
