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»
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Low Mileage 1973 Opel Manta
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»
