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Real Cool Reel Mower: 1967 Yard-Man 250

Here’s a good litmus test to see if you’re a true motor head or not. This wacky looking thing is a 1967 Yard-Man 250 riding lawn mower! I know, it’s cute, isn’t it? That’s another litmus test, if you… more»

Oddball Boat Car: Custom one of a Kind

Here at Barn Finds we see our fair share of unusual custom vehicles and this one is no exception. Barn Finder Levi A referred this to us and I thank him for that. You will find this somewhat distinctive… more»

Off Kei: 1972 Honda Z600 4×4

Better known as Honda’s second car to be sold in America, the Z600 was a small and incredibly economic car with sporty styling. Originally equipped with an air-cooled 600 motorcycle engine, this particular Z600 has undergone surgery, but I… more»

Missing for 50 Years: 1956 Bangert Manta Ray

This rare kit car, known as a Bangert Manta Ray, has been the subject of extensive hunting and research. You could also call it the Cauffman car, as the original owner was one Elwood Cauffman who built it to… more»

Grabber Orange Explosion: Custom Ford Thunderbird

This 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe has been out of action for the last 18 years, following what the seller says is $20K in showcar-grade enhancements. Obviously, the first thing you notice is the outrageous “Grabber Orange” paint sprayed… more»

Vintage Dirt Track Racer: 1968 Mustang Fastback

Barn Finder Levi A has referred this particular car to us and I am really grateful for that. Every now and then a car comes along that you feel that you are destined to write about, and for me… more»

Anything But Average: 1975 Triumph Spitfire

I’ve given this article the title of Anything but Average, and I feel that it is an appropriate description for this 1975 Triumph Spitfire. You will find this little Triumph listed for sale here on eBay. Located in Bernville,… more»

Weekend At Bernie’s: 1958 Packard Starlight Hardtop

Remember the movie “Weekend at Bernie’s”? No, it wasn’t a political special from last year’s crazy election. This classic comedy was about two fresh out of college business types attempting to make their recently deceased boss look alive enough… more»

4×4 Diesel 5-Speed: 1992 Mitsubishi Delica Vantech

This camper is 26-years old but it’s still much newer than what we normally like to show here. It was so unusual and so nice, and it checked so many boxes that it was hard to pass up. This… more»

All Aboard: 1975 Crown Bus

Barn Finder Michael has managed to locate another vehicle that is close to my heart, and I thank him for that. This 1975 Crown Bus is located in Lancaster, California. You will find it listed for sale here on… more»

The Omni that Goes Like Hell…

When I was a young lad in the early 1980’s I remember doing grocery runs and school shopping at Bamberger’s in my moms ‘81 Dodge Omni. Now I was too young to know at that time how important cars… more»

Big Rat: 1933 Chrysler 4-Door

If you are looking for a project car your whole family can fit in, this may be the one for you. This 1933 Chrysler 4-door is described by the seller as “a BIG CAR with heavy fenders and lotsa… more»

Don’t Call If You Don’t Know: Kellison J6

By any account, the sixties were a pretty wild time for gearheads of every variety.  The horsepower war between the manufacturers was out of control, the custom car scene took full flight during the decade, it was a glorious… more»

One Of Fourteen? 1963 Corvair Motor Home

So, you’ve been thinking about getting into the RV scene and enjoying the carefree vagabond lifestyle. But as a car guy or gal, you want something with style because you’re unique. The RV of your dreams – a 1963… more»

Kelmark Alternative: 1970 Cimbria Kit Car

Like so many kit cars, the history of the Cimbria is a cloudy one. It started off as a U.S.-born design, enduring some mild transformations and updates and even spinning off a UK version called the Eagle SS. The… more»

Go Go Little Car: 1959 Goggomobile TS400

The postwar need for cheap transportation in Europe was met with all sorts of small cars, most of them powered by tiny, two-stroke engines. A surprising number of them made it across the Atlantic to the US to take… more»

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