It’s incredible how frequently we see collector cars, or at least really desirable parts vehicles for collector cars, turn up at auctions with no reason given as to its abandonment by a previous owner. That’s the case of this 1964… more»
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Size 57 Long: 1957 Chevrolet Limo!
Want to run an unusual limousine service? How about finishing off this 1957 Chevrolet s-t-r-e-t-c-h limo project located in St. Paul, Minnesota. It’s listed for sale here on eBay where bidding is starting at $6,500 and there’s no reserve…. more»
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Rare Camper: 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet
This 1976 Chevrolet Blazer w/ Chalet conversion would make a great one-person hunting or fishing rig, maybe two people if you are really friendly. Found here on eBay with a requested opening bid of $4,500, this neat vehicle is located in Portola, California…. more»
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Roll Your Own Classic: Delahaye 165 Wood Forming Buck
We’re all experts at forming sheetmetal here at Barn Finds, right? So a project like, say, building a replica of one of the most sensuously curvaceous interwar French classics is all in a day’s work around here, but sometimes… more»
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Winter’s Coming: 1939 Ford Military Snow Blower
When it comes to interesting projects, this 1939 Ford has to be up there with the best of them. With Winter fast approaching, it might also be a practical vehicle to get up and running. This 1939 Ford Military… more»
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Lost Storage Space: 1959 Berkeley SE492
At a time in England when “men in sheds” produced a number of now-obscure cars, Berkeley gained a reputation for building fun-to-drive sports cars at budget-friendly prices. You have a chance to own one of these buzzy little cars… more»
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Short And Sweet? 1949 Lincoln Shorty
This unusual car started life as a 1949 EL-Series Lincoln, but now it’s about half the car that it used to be. It may not be to everyone’s taste, but it certainly presents an interesting prospect for a project…. more»
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Aluminum Bodied Tribute: Ferrari 250 GTO Replica
We’re on a solid run of these “Faux-rraris”, typically based on Datsun 240/260Z underpinnings and mechanical systems. I can’t remember having so many pop up in the years I’ve written for this site, but here we are. What’s most… more»
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Tow Mater: 1964 Ford F100
The movie “Cars” was a massive box office success, and since its release in 2006, it has spawned a number of clones of the characters from the movie. One of the most popular is of Mater, the lovable tow… more»
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Soft Roader: 1977 Renault Rodeo 6
Renault has made some curious vehicles over the years, and this one is right up there with the best of them: an “off-road” vehicle known as the Rodeo 6. This one is not surprisingly listed for sale in Poland,… more»
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Here, Kitty Kitty: 1969 Playcat C+2
We have shown a few snowmobiles here on Barn Finds over the last few years and they’re really only useful for areas that get snow.. (says Cap’n Obvious). Something like this 1969 Playcat is useful year-round no matter where… more»
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Drop Top Muscle? 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo SS
It is always weird to see a drop-top car that was never built from the factory that way. There are a bunch of companies that do soft top or roadster conversions, but the quality is key for this type… more»
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1959 Corvette XP-87 Stingray Racer Replica
The XP87 Corvette Concept Car remains one of the most striking examples of unchained designers building the car of their fantasies, smashing clay models to pieces and wowing audiences everywhere. Unfortunately, it’s rarely seen today, squirreled away by GM… more»
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Shorty Time: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Barn Finder Ian C has referred this 1964 Impala to us for consideration, and I must thank him for that. You will find this Impala listed for sale here on Craigslist. Located in Chilhowie, Virginia, this custom 1964 Impala… more»
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Golf Cart Alternative: Electra King Collection
Old-school electric vehicles seemingly maintain a strong enough following that they still appear on craigslist with some regularity. Also impressive is the sheer variety, showing us that the interest in building vehicles not reliant on gasoline has been strong… more»
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13,687 Mile Mule: 1986 Hyundai Pony
If I had a nickel for every time one of you asked to see more Hyundais, I’d have.. maybe a nickel, or not. But this one was too good to pass up – check out this 1986 Hyundai Pony!… more»
