I have to admit – it’s always been a dream. Not to have a “…mobile command center with a controlled environmental room…”, like the 1972 International Harvester found here on Craigslist thanks to reader AMXBrian has, but to retro-mod… more»
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High Priced Toy! 1962 David Bradley Play-Trac
I say this a lot, but this is another unusual one! Some stealthy Barn Finds reader sent in this tip and didn’t leave their name, thanks! This strange feature is a 1962 David Bradley Play-Trac, which is basically a… more»
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1 of 4 Registered: 1976 Datsun 180B SSS
Otherwise known as a 610 or Nissan Bluebird, this 180B is a UK-market model with the desirable SSS trim. This denotes the 180B has the twin-carb version of the 1.8L L18 four-cylinder, along with a 5-speed manual and other… more»
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Never Seen One: 1952 Austin A40 Pickup
While Ausitn’s A40 isn’t uncommon to see in two-door form, I can’t recall seeing too many pickups roving around. With just 40 bhp on tap, they certainly didn’t have much in the way of hauling capabilities, but I’m sure… more»
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Running When Parked: 1987 Yugo
Yugos still tend to draw a laugh from the car hobby, but it’s hard to deny there’s been a more memorable car (for better or for worst) made in the last thirty years. Even non-car people born in the… more»
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The Green Dragon’s Return: 1958 Studebaker Roadster
A while back, we featured a rather odd creation that looked like a British Roadster but was built off of a Studebaker. You might remember Jamie’s story on the Green Dragon in February, which you can read here. Well,… more»
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Vintage Prerunner: 1960 VW Beetle
I’ve never quite understood what makes a vehicle a genuine “prerunner” and what makes it just a hopped-up pedestrian vehicle designed to do things no mass production vehicle should attempt. This 1960 VW Beetle is nested under the “barn… more»
Off Road Bug: 1971 VW Veep
At first glance, you’d think this is just a plain old Jeep, but take a closer look and you’ll quickly discover it’s anything but an old Jeep. It’s actually a VW based kit car that was built to look… more»
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Two Back-Seat Drivers: 1981 Dodge Omni Funny Car
To answer the question “Why would you weld 2 1981 Dodge Omni front-ends together?”, I think you have to answer it in the thickest New Jersey accent you can muster with “For ‘da kids”. You gotta admit, parade bound… more»
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Jolly Impersonator: 1978 Trabant 601-Z Tramp
This unusual car is a slightly modified 1978 Trabant 601-Z “Tramp”. This oddball is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $7,499 and a buy it now price of $12,000. It’s located in St. Louis, Missouri. According to… more»
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Armored Luxury! 1995 Mercedes Benz S600
Mercedes-Benz owners may boast that their doors close “like a bank vault” or praise their vehicles “bulletproof” nature – an ability to travel great distances unaffected by environmental conditions or speed limits. This 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 armored sedan takes… more»
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1/8 Mile Drag Car: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Shorty
Chevrolet offered the Impala in six different models in 1963 but none of them were as unusual as this 1963 Chevrolet Impala Shorty. And by unusual, I mean.. uh.. um.. This odd rod is listed on eBay with a $1,400… more»
Kurtis Kraft Kopy: 1947 Kurtis Midget Racer
If posed the question “If you could travel back in time, where would you go?”, chances are you might not answer with “1923, Los Angeles, California – the Don Lee Coach and Body Works shop.” But if you could… more»
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40s Ford Bodykit: 1963 VW Beetle Speedster
There’s a lot going on here with this 1963 VW Beetle convertible, which is technically done as a Speedster tribute, along with a bit of a 40s Ford body kit molded in. Are you keeping up? I’m not sure… more»
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Scarce Buggy: 1965 VW Concept 1 Kit Car
This unusual VW-based kit car is called a Concept 1, which is super confusing when you consider the reincarnated VW “New” Beetle was called the same thing. This example, spotted by Barn Finds reader Jamie, is dusty but complete, even… more»
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Micro Mania: 1953 Mochet CM-125 Grand Luxe
Wow, this thing is small. As in being over a foot shorter than a Subaru 360 sort of small. That’s small. This is a 1953 Mochet CM-125 Grand Luxe and it’s listed on eBay as a classified ad in… more»
