Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted a very intriguing listing on craigslist, showing what appears to be a vast quonset hut-like structure full of big body luxury sedans. The seller says all of the car stored here are barn finds… more»
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Strong Runner: 1967 VW Beetle
Said to be a California car from new, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle presents as an honest survivor that is said to run quite well. This generation isn’t my favorite but I do prefer them over the later cars; those… more»
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California Dream’n: 1962 VW Bus Survivor
Its’ so classic, quintessential, California – it’s almost cliché. It’s 1962 – Surfin’ Safari was released by the Beach Boys and you’re so inspired by the draw of surfing, camp-fires on the beaches of Malibu, and the possibility of… more»
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Micros In The Snow: Pair Of 1970s VW Buses
Do you ever wonder if a seller is hiding some other treasure on their property – and when they list an item for sale, he or she gets turned off by inquiries into items beyond what’s pictured? I have… more»
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Low Flying Messerschmitt: 1957 KR200 Rag Top
If you don’t recognize it by name as the Messerschmitt Kabinenroller (Cabin Scooter) KR200, you certainly have seen examples of these wonderful little three-wheeled oddities pop up from time to time – like the 1957 Cabriolet found here on… more»
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Impressive Survivor: 47K Mile 1974 VW Beetle
This 1974 Volkswagen Beetle is an attractive example of a later model, with only 47,000 original miles and some period modifications that work quite well. The seller notes that a disability is driving the sale, as he’s having a… more»
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Championship Edition: Porsche 924 Martini & Rossi
This 1977 Porsche 924 is a rare Martini World Championship edition, and while it’s looking a bit tired, the price also seems right at $2,795 or best offer. These cars had special graphics, interior and some other cosmetic tweaks,… more»
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Pair Of Baby ‘Vettes: Opel GT Combo
This pair of Opel GTs appears to be hiding out somewhere near Ellsworth, Maine, just due south of Bangor. That’s a considerable hike to track down an Opel project, but it could be worth it if the price is… more»
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Numbers Matching Convertible D: 1959 Porsche 356
Some would argue the Porsche 356 Convertible “D” was one of the rarest Porsches ever made for a full year on a factory assembly line, as just 1,331 are believed to have been built. Basically a more livable version… more»
Roadside Sighting: BMW Stash In Nevada
Fallon, Nevada is known mostly for fighter aircraft and dust. Business is thriving in the strip malls along Highway 50 through town, but the old downtown is mostly empty storefronts. The parking lot of one closed business has an interesting… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1987 Porsche 944 Cabriolet
Update 5/2/2018 – Richard’s 944 Cabriolet is still up for grabs, but he is going to be moving soon and really needs it gone ASAP. As a matter of fact, he needs it gone by May 15th. As a… more»
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Roadside Sighting: 1938 BMW 328
Reader Marc N spotted something truly incredible sitting in a clients driveway and he couldn’t believe what he was seeing! Sitting there was a late ’30s to early ’40s BMW 3-Series, one of the ultimate Bavarian finds. I better let… more»
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Refreshed Yet Unrestored: 1984 VW GTI
This 1984 VW GTi is a largely original example that has undergone some basic refreshes to make it a pleasant daily driver. Said to have a tick over 100,000 original miles, the MK1 was put into storage in 1997… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1994 Mercedes E320 Sportline/AMG Cabriolet
Special order cars tend to feature a list of options not necessarily advertised in the model’s brochure. This 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 cabriolet is a rare European-market Sportline model, with additional enhancements carried out by AMG per request by the… more»
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Fool the Neighbors? Replica Porsche “Laser” 917 Kit
While the many, many Kelmark and Bradley GTs running around (or parked on craigslist) can become practically commonplace, the “Laser” Porsche 917 replica is seen far less frequently. Consisting of a nose panel that does a decent job of… more»
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Fish Out Of Water: Amphicar 770
Incredibly iconic and very well known for its unique styling and abilities, the Amphicar is the small water going classic you just can’t help but appreciate. Often difficult to find in any condition, this Canadian found project seems rather… more»
