Vote Early, Vote Often! $2,000 Project Choices

It’s unusual to find this eclectic a set of seven vehicles for sale at the same price, but even rarer to find them advertised (here on craigslist, go here if the ad disappears) by the same seller! Pretend you… more»

Too Solid For Parting: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

According to the seller, this 1956 Ford Thunderbird is largely solid underneath and recently exhumed from long-term storage in a southern California warehouse. Looking borderline tough on those wide steelies with big sidewalls, we see no reason why this… more»

Diesel Duty: 1990 Mazda B2200 SE-5

1990 is fairly new for vehicles here at Barn Finds but when something interesting, useful, and fairly cheap comes up it’s hard to resist. This 1990 Mazda B2200 SE-5 Diesel pickup can be found on Craigslist, or here on… more»

$1,500 Pacer Project: 1976 AMC Pacer

I’m not quite sure what to make of the photos of this 1976 AMC Pacer, but I guess not everyone has access to a good camera or even a camera phone, which are often better than the camera-cameras that… more»

Pickled 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda!

If the Hemi Challenger from earlier got you excited, but was just a tad too expensive or was the wrong body style for your taste, this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda might be more to your liking! It’s still a Hemi… more»

Daily-Friendly Classic: Preserved BMW 528e

The E28-platform of BMW’s 5-Series sedan is often written about glowingly, and for good reason: hugely reliable engines; all-day highway cruising ability; many of them outfitted with a manaul transmission; plentiful spares and parts are reasonable; the list goes… more»

The Real Deal: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi

You don’t have to be a Mopar fanatic to appreciate this incredible find that recently popped up on eBay. You see, this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T isn’t just a real deal Hemi car, but a low mileage survivor! It… more»

Stock Mr. 2: Original 1986 Toyota MR2

MR2s are not necessarily hard to find, but less frequent are those project-grade examples that come with the parts needed to complete a light restoration. This 1986 model has some body damage and is tired cosmetically, but the seller… more»

Stalled SD Build: 455-Equipped Pontiac Trans Am

Years from now, we’ll probably cringe when we learn someone took the drivetrain out of a Challenger Hellcat and dropped it into a Fox Body, or some other lesser sports car. The same sense of remorse comes through on… more»

Snailshell + Minerva: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

While the early 924s aren’t exactly loved by enthusiasts, the 924 Turbo responded to the naysayers by adding a KKK turbocharger and a number of other engine enhancements to close the gap between it and the naturally-aspirated 911. Visual… more»

Revisiting The Epic Lambrecht Chevrolet Auction

The amazing story of Pierce, Nebraska’s auction of leftover inventory from the Lambrecht Chevrolet dealership amazed automobile enthusiasts around the world in 2013. Barn Finds reader Rob suggested we revisit the topic of the many low-mileage 1960s Chevy pickups… more»

Dealer’s Personal Stock: 6K Mile 1984 Corvette

This gorgeous 1984 Chevrolet Corvette has just 6,778 original miles and is said to be part of a dealer’s private collection of Corvettes that will be put up for sale. I’ve seen this phenomenon a few times, even locally,… more»

5-Speed Diesel: 1984 Ford Escort Wagon

If a person were looking for a car that gets better MPG than a 750 Honda motorcycle, this 1984 Ford Escort Wagon diesel 5-speed is it. Or, it was one choice in the 1980s. This mpg king is on… more»

Twin-Stick Faux Ragtop: 1963 Rambler American

As the last year of the second-generation cars, this 1963 Rambler American is a drivable project car. It’s listed on eBay in Chula Vista, California with a bid of $1,000 and a buy it now price of $2,500.

Autorama Centerpiece: 11.5 Mile 1963 Chevrolet Impala

As a writer, I don’t really like to re-hash other folks stories unless it is a REALLY good topic. I much prefer writing my own original stories, but sometimes there are things that someone else has already covered that… more»

California Garage Find: 1957 BMW Isetta

Bidding is quite strong for this 1957 BMW Isetta, which remains in untouched survivor condition. This is the 300 model, which enjoys increased displacement over the 250 for a robust 13 b.h.p. and 13.6 ft. lbs. of torque. Laugh… more»

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