My son recently discovered the classic Kenny Rogers song, “The Gambler.” It has been playing on a near-nonstop basis in our home for the past three weeks, so I currently know all the words by heart. It’s a fitting… more»
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Three-Gauge Long Hood: 1966 Porsche 912
There are times when you are presented with the option to buy a car, and it gets deep into your psyche. You decide you will move mountains to take on a project, whether it means renting space or selling… more»
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BMW Diesel-Powered 1984 Lincoln Continental
I rant about bad photos a lot here on Barn Finds, and craigslist ads seem to be the worst. My apologies for that. Here’s a listing for a 1984 Lincoln Continental with a BMW turbodiesel engine, and the car… more»
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Summer’s Coming: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
The Volkswagen Thing is an intriguing combination of parts, with a chassis designed to handle light off-road duties owing to its military origins in the Type 181 model. Unlike that vehicle, however, the Thing was clearly intended to be… more»
BF Classified: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is a two-owner survivor that presents superbly. It carries the hallmarks of a classic that has been treated respectfully throughout its life, while the combination of interior features and the velvety-smooth V8 under the… more»
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Going Postal: 1969 Volkswagen Type 147 “Fridolin”
It’s a lot easier to say “Fridolin” than Kleinlieferwagen, which was the official name for Germany’s first purpose-built postal delivery vehicle. Designed by Volkswagen and unveiled in 1965, it supplanted the sea of yellow VW Bugs that the Deutsche… more»
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Porsche Speedster Replica With Patina
There’s little doubt that a Porsche Speedster is an extremely valuable asset these days, and it has been for years. All of the key ingredients are there, from limited production to inspired performance to legitimate racing pedigree. Because of… more»
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The Other Bond Car: 2000 BMW Z8 Convertible
The BMW Z8 was one of those iconic models that became highly collectible almost instantly. Seen as the spiritual successor to the iconic BMW 507 sports car, it blended the old and new perfectly without being too obvious about… more»
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BF Auction: 1975 Volkswagen 23 Window Bus
Few vehicles generate smiles and nostalgia quite like the Volkswagen Type 2 Bus, and the legendary 23-window configuration has long represented the most desirable version of them all. With its panoramic roofline, unmistakable silhouette, and carefree personality, the 23-window… more»
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BF Auction: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550
Here’s a modern roadster that blends performance and comfort in classic Mercedes-Benz fashion. This 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550, now listed as a Barn Finds Auction in Oklahoma City, shows 87,700 miles and carries a clean title. Power comes from a… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
UPDATE – The seller has added a walk-around and start-up video! There’s something special about a well-kept R129, and this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL looks like a strong example of why these cars continue to earn respect in the collector… more»
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Surprise Packet: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1965 Volkswagen Beetle is an optical illusion. It appears to be an unfinished project, and that is partially true. However, it is far closer to completion than this photo suggests, leaving scope for its new owner to personalize… more»
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Ready to Rebuild: 1971 Porsche 914
There’s a quiet dejection baked into some listings, as if acknowledging that a project didn’t our quite as expected (I’ve written a few of these sorts of ads in my day.) Then there are the tell-tale signs that someone… more»
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Mild Project: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
The history of the “people’s car” is rooted in Adolf Hitler’s Germany. The Nazi party’s successor to the country’s labor unions – aka the German Labour Front – founded Volkswagen in 1937 after Hitler ordered that a cheap, mass-produced… more»
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Pure Air-Cooled: 1980 Porsche 911 SC
Sometimes, a formula just works. It doesn’t need further embellishment, a dozen different videos, or a four-figure photo session. A 911 SC is a known quantity, and perhaps one of the purest forms of an air-cooled 911 that doesn’t… more»
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Diesel Cargo Van: 1981 Volkswagen Bus
Fascinating: like the classic Volkswagen Beetle, the Bay Window design of the classic VW Bus continued to be manufactured in Brazil years after its retirement in the U.S. We have noticed an uptick in vehicles from these later years… more»
