During a short lived production run in the 1980’s, fewer than 28,000 Jeep CJ-8 Scramblers were sold. They featured a very cool and unique design for the time period: basically a stretched version of the CJ-7 with a pickup… more»
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Nova What? 1974 Chevrolet Nova 4×4
Yeah, you heard me. This big bully looking vehicle is, in fact, real, and is up for sale. You can purchase this 1974 Chevrolet Nova 4×4 for a current bid price of $7,650, with no reserve, and there’s the… more»
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Never Seen One: 1960 Mitsubishi Go Pickup
The range of Japanese oddballs that did duty as commercial and/or light utility vehicles never ceases to amaze me, as you wouldn’t think a vehicle with just three wheels was able to perform cargo ferrying duties. Well, this 1960… more»
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Lightweight Challenge: 1959 Californian Special
Recently we have seen the emergence of a number of one-off cars that have sprung from the fertile minds and workshops of enthusiasts from days gone by. This particular car is called a “Californian” by its owner as that… more»
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Time Capsule: 1970 Corvette Stingray Mako Shark
Barn Finds reader Pat L referred this particular car to us to feature, and I must say thank you for that. I think that this could be an interesting car, although I’d be willing to bet that it won’t… more»
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Clark, That There’s An RV: 1964 Dodge Travco
How neat is this old R.V.? While modern recreational vehicles have all the conveniences including WiFi, satellite T.V., washing machines and convection ovens, there’s something about the nostalgia of vintage campers. This particular R.V. is a 1964 Dodge Travco…. more»
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Most Looked At in America: 1982 Excalibur Series IV
It’s easy to forget the Excalibur was a solid performer when introduced, but the somewhat garish exterior was the first thing most folks noticed before ever peering under the hood. As the seller enthusiastically points out, the Excalibur may… more»
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Who’s Carl? 1946 Ford Produce Truck
I’m lucky enough to live in a community that supports local farmers. Fresh fruits and vegetables are pedaled at our local Farmer’s Market each Saturday morning. How great would this truck be if you were a regular produce vendor at… more»
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Not That Ferrari: Oddball Ferrari Tractor
Curiously, we featured this “Ferrari” brand tractor back in 2016 when it first popped up for sale. Apparently, it didn’t sell when he lived in New Mexico and he dragged this oddball all the way to Connecticut as part… more»
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The Non-Italian Stallion: 1984 Lamborghini Countach Kit Car
Kit cars can be really interesting. They are one of those things that over the last 40 years seem to cycle in and out of fashion. Some of them can be quite good cars, while some of them are… more»
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Daimlers In Distress: Daimler SP250 Package Deal
Daimler was one of England’s earliest builders of automobiles, having bought the British rights to the respected Daimler name from German pioneer Gottlieb Daimler. Pronounced (in the UK) DAME-ler instead of the German DIME-ler, they really aren’t well known… more»
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Fleetwood Lac: 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine
There is one quick way to elevate your status in life, regardless of an actual change, and that is to buy a limousine. If you are a musician, a limo can quickly escalate things as well. Pulling up to… more»
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Australian Ground-Breaker: 1950 Holden FX
The Holden 48-215 was Australia’s first locally developed production car. A groundbreaking car in Australia developed and manufactured with support from the Australian Government, the 48-215 (affectionately referred to as the FX) changed the face of motoring in Australia…. more»
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Swivel Seat And T-Tops: 1975 Hurst/Olds Project
In my opinion, the Colonnade era Oldsmobile Cutlass had the most handsome design of any GM product in the 70’s. The design has the right combination of sport and luxury. The Hurst company teamed up with Oldsmobile to produce… more»
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All the Clichés: 1959 Cadillac Coupe Deville
It’s time to step back, draw in a deep breath and laugh at the world. Barn Finds reader Michael referred this Caddy to us. I’ve read the ad more than once, and it puts a smile on my face… more»
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Facelifted FIAT: 1970 SIATA Spring
Italy was home to a number of automotive tuning and accessory firms with names like Abarth and Nardi gaining prominence. One company that is less well-known by Americans is SIATA –Societa Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accessori. An example of their… more»
