One of the reasons that I love this job is the sheer diversity of the offerings that come our way. Situated in Marion, Ohio, and listed here on eBay with a starting bid of $2,000 and only a day… more»
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Rebuilt Then Parked: 1951 Mercedes Unimog
This is an unusual find in the world of Unimogs, as we typically see the later models pop up for sale. The seller calls this a 411 model, which would make it an updated version of the 401/402, if… more»
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Star Wars Connection: 1970 Bond Bug
I’m sure many of our non-British readers are saying “what the heck is this?” to themselves. This three-wheeler 1970 Bond Bug is for sale here on eBay, where bidding is all the way up to $400 with no reserve…. more»
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Rat Rod Material? 1962 Cadillac Futura Hearse
Is it weird to drive a hearse when it looks this cool? I mean, LOOK at it! This Caddy could make one super cool rat rod. It’s up for sale here on craigslist in San Diego, and the seller… more»
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Sleeping Beauty’s Coffin: 1976 AMC Pacer D/L
There were a few Pacer’s exported to Europe and they occasionally appear at car shows. The Germans have an affectionate name for them, it’s “Sard der Schlafenden Shönheit” or “Sleeping Beauty’s Coffin”. My favorite nickname was “The Flying Fishbowl”…. more»
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Not “Ike’s”: 1955 Cadillac “Presidential” Limousine
If someone told you they wanted to build a Cadillac Limo rat rod on air ride with a Cummins diesel engine, what would you think? That’s exactly what can be found here on eBay with an asking price of… more»
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A Gaggle Of Gravelys And What Else?
If you aren’t familiar with the Gravely two-wheeled tractor, where have you been for the past 80 plus years? Starting in 1936 with the Model L, these two-wheeled all-purpose farm machines have been a mainstay of small and hobby… more»
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Let’s Go 4-Wheeling! Stretched 2001 Jeep Wrangler
It may not be a barn find, but with millions of Americans out exploring and camping this week, it only seemed fitting to feature this eight passenger Jeep Wrangler! It was used to haul sightseers between Denver Colorado and… more»
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1957 Chevrolet + 1994 Z28 Camaro = Belaro!
“You’ve got chocolate on my peanut butter!” “You’ve got peanut butter on my chocolate!” Some of you older folks (like my age) may remember that old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial. Here’s an automotive version; “You’ve got a ’57… more»
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Upgraded Technology: 1980 Lectric Leopard
EVs aren’t quite “all the rage” as some folks think they are with just a tiny percentage of sales going to battery-powered vehicles. Conversion companies have come and gone over the decades and some of them produced some pretty… more»
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Rare Hauler: 1980 Heald Hauler Trike
Do any of you remember the Heath Kit radio kits? Some of us older folks remember those ads in the back of magazines to build your own radios and other electronics. Have any of you heard of Heald minibikes?… more»
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Skip the Powerwheels: Steelcraft Chrysler Pedal Car
Put a vintage pedal car on my list of things I’d love to have as garage art someday. The only trouble is, they command a fair amount of money once they hit the open market spotlight, like on eBay… more»
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Royal Project: 1966 King Midget
We have seen a couple of King Midgets here over the last couple of years and there is no question that they aren’t as popular as most other cars are. But, for those of us who love unusual, small,… more»
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Glamping Potential: Pilot Panther Showman’s Caravan
You may think the term “glamping” is annoying (I’ll admit to not loving it), but it’s definitely a trend and a potential money maker for the savvy camper builder. The idea of making camping more laden with creature comforts… more»
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Frozen In Time: Zamboni Yard Find!
We cover all types of vehicles here at Barn Finds, but I honestly never thought we would cover a genuine Zamboni ice resurfacer! Not only that, but one powered by an air-cooled Volkswagen engine! For all the ice hockey fans… more»
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Mad Max The Plumber! 1978 Ford Falcon Panel Van
In addition to launching the international film career of a young and dashing Mel Gibson, 1980’s 1979’s post-apocalyptic action movie Mad Max featured a number of interesting vehicles. Most memorable among them was “the last V8 Interceptor,” a modified… more»
