Have you heard of the VW Quantum? No, it’s not a model produced for other countries. It’s was built for the US market. In other countries it went by the more familiar name of Passat. It’s a front engine front wheel drive model… more»
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May 6, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
30 Years With One Family: 1938 Buick Roadmaster Phaeton
Here’s yet another 1930’s car that may be under appreciated as far as I’m concerned. I’ll reserve judgement until the auction here on eBay is completed, but with bidding currently under $10,000 and no reserve it seems like a… more»
May 6, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Dodge’s Adult Toy: 1978 Dodge Street Van
This van isn’t the wildest of the era, but it has to be one of the nicest ones left over from the 1970s van craze. The 1978 Dodge Tradesman Street Van seen here is in Wilmington, Delaware and it’s listed… more»
May 6, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Corvair Trio: Which Would You Choose?
We received a trio of reader Corvair submissions today, so I decided to feature them together and see which one you liked the best. We have: A 1963 Corvair Panel Van from Jim S., who commented that it would… more»
May 6, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rambler Bike? Gormully & Jeffery High Wheeler
Get the mustache wax ready, we’re going to do some high-wheeling! The seller doesn’t know the exact year of this one, but the Gormully & Jeffery High-Wheel Bike seen here is most likely from the late 1800s. It’s found… more»
May 6, 2016 • For Sale • 35 Comments
How Would You Finish It? Kellison X300 GT
Rakish, isn’t it? That was the promise of the various Kellison kits. Jim Kellison offered his first kits in 1957, and gradually spread out the line to include many different sports car kits, most of his own design. This… more»
May 6, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Black Plate Project: 1961 Mercedes 190SL
From the outside, this Mercedes looks pretty good. The 190SL is definitely a beautifully styled car and they have been appreciating considerably over the past few years, but they can get quite pricey when it comes time to fix… more»
May 6, 2016 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Hopeful Seller? 1959 Ford “Rat Rod”
Craigslist and eBay are full of cars for sale that look like junkyard cars repurposed as dream cars. And by that I mean, that their sellers are dreaming. I assume that sometimes sellers’ dreams do come true too, when… more»
May 6, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Fifty Year Nap: 1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille
This old Caddy is listed on craigslist in Orlando, Florida, price unknown. Upon first glance I wondered if the swampland sales business is slow. It was in dry storage, last registered in 1969, and shows 14,000 miles. It’s complete… more»
May 6, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Faked by Flares: 1983 Trans Am Greenwood Edition
I wonder if Barn Finds reader Blaine D. knew when he sent in this Trans Am Greenwood edition here on craigslist that he’d be starting a potential firestorm. We’re the gasoline and he’s the match, so to speak. Over the years, I’ve accumulated some… more»
May 6, 2016 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Waterlogged: 1967 Amphicar 770
Back in February, Josh showed us an Amphicar that looked like the Rock of Gibraltar compared to this one. This 1967 Amphicar is in Chester, New Hampshire and is currently listed on eBay with, believe it or not, two… more»
May 5, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Bumperless Barn Find: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte III
This bumperless barn find 1980 Maserati Quattroporte III is in Stony Brook, New York; who needs bumpers in New York! It’s listed on eBay with a price of $2,000. Only $2,000 for a Maserati? You can tell from the… more»
May 5, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Splitty Shame: 1967 VW Bus
One of the hardest parts of being an automotive enthusiast is wondering if you’re screwing up a car that will potentially be cherished some day. I freely admit that I treat my ’95 M3 like a workhorse – it is… more»
May 5, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Wrecked But Appreciating: 1988 BMW M3
As I’ve alluded to before, there’s a huge bubble developing around the classic E30-chassis M3 cars. Much like the 911 craze, many hobbyists are either cashing in and selling their M3s for huge money or wrecked examples like this… more»
May 5, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original Owner: 1971 Bridgestone 100 TMX
The incredibly original bike seen here has had the same owner since 1971 when they bought it brand new! This 1971 Bridgestone 100 TMX is in Waverly, West Virginia and it’s listed on eBay with a current bid price… more»
May 5, 2016 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Rugged and Rusty: 1958 Austin Gipsy G1M10
Thanks to Barn Finds fan, Peter R., for sending in this tip! The 1958 Austin Gipsy G1M10 seen here “needs everything”, according to the seller. What a way to start out a sales listing! This unique 4×4 is found on eBay in… more»
