Some of the best project vehicles come from the desert southwest. The arid climate with little humidity and minimal precipitation make for relatively rust-free vehicles. This 1957 Chevrolet Pickup appears to be an example of a solid project and… more»
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Reliable Relic: 1946 International Harvester Pickup
This 1946 International Harvester K2 pickup is a real diamond in the rough. The ad states the truck was a true barn find and was stored since 1968. The current owner purchased it about two years ago and spent… more»
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Rare Garage Find: 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose Alloy
You may have read about a garage find 1967 Shelby 427 Cobra here on Barn Finds. There was another vehicle found with that Cobra and it happens to be an even more valuable car. It is a 1966 Ferrari… more»
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GTI Alternative: 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S
Seller hyperbole about a certain car being rare because it’s the only one on eBay at the moment is a pet peeve of mine, but I’ll allow it for an original Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S hatchback. In fact, the… more»
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Ghost Museum: Abandoned Shaniko Collection
Although it’s a fairly well-worn tale by now, the abandoned car museum in the ghost town of Shaniko, Oregon, is always a fascinating read. These vehicles were supposedly collected by a single individual who was a bit of a… more»
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One Family Owned: 1973 Dodge D100 Club Cab
The seller says that this 1973 Dodge D100 Club Cab is all original other than the top was painted white “some time ago” and that’s it. It’s listed on eBay with bids of just over $2,100 and there is… more»
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Stock Turbo: 1990 Ford Probe GT
This 1990 Ford Probe GT is in immaculate condition, and is the desirable turbocharged variety. Similar to the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe we just featured, this sport compact Ford is also saddled with an automatic, but perhaps the slushbox spared… more»
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Front Line Survivor: 1943 Dodge WC-56
If you’re looking for a great piece of automotive history from the Greatest Generation, you can’t get much better than the 1943 Dodge WC-56 found here on Craigslist, thanks to reader Matt Williams. Even with battle scars from its… more»
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Sub-10,000 Miles: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe has under 10,000 original miles and is said to belong to a woman in her 80s. It appears to be a part of a larger collection, which makes us wonder what else will be… more»
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Along Came A Spider: 1972 Fiat 850 Sport
The Bertone bodied Fiat 850 Spider is based on the humble Fiat 850. It’s a great example of how Fiat would take a plain sedan and turn it into something really special. Sadly, there aren’t many Fiats left on the… more»
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Lengthy Ladder: 1991 Spartan Gladiator LTI 106ft Tiller Ladder Fire Truck
Fire trucks can be found for sale on any given day and usually for less than one might expect. If you want to buy a fire truck, you can probably find one. All you need to know is what… more»
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Surprisingly Solid: 1963 Renault Caravelle
The Renault Caravelle was a pretty body in search of some more power in the United States. And, I should add, a pretty rusty body in most cases. However, this 1963 model seems to have escaped a lot of the… more»
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Deuce And A Quarter: 1965 Buick Electra 225
Big V8-powered luxury cars were a specialty of American car makers and the 1960s stand out for me as being an era of crisp, big-but-not-overly-bloated cars with plenty of power before regulations and gas crisis after gas crisis hit… more»
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Roadside Sighting: Wrecked Lamborghini
On our way back to Barn Finds HQ, we recently spotted something rather unusual loaded up on a car hauler just outside the office. With a Dodge truck behind it, an SUV almost touching the windshield, and a minivan… more»
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Calling Dr. Frankenstein! 1968 Dodge Charger Carcass
Dodge pulled out all the stops for 1968, telling its engineers to “do whatever it takes” to get the new Charger under 3000 pounds. The result was this “1 of 1” factory lightweight prototype. The patented “Power-Flow” quarter panels… more»
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Florida 4-Door: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Survivor
Even if you’re not a Chevy fanatic, you have to love tri-fives. Tri-fives are Chevrolets made between 1955 and 1957 and are some of the best looking cars ever. This is a 1955 Bel Air 4-door and is said… more»
