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Former Garage Find: 1983 Mercedes 240D

It’s amazing what a little elbow grease can do. According to the seller of this 1983 Mercedes 240D here on eBay, it was formerly stored for close to two decades in a St. Louis garage without moving. Now, it’s a… more»

Gentleman’s Mustang: 1987 Mercury Cougar

This 1987 Mercury Cougar 20th Anniversary Edition here on eBay has only 2,700 original miles and it’s already got a bid at $7,000. After seeing one of these in excellent condition at a you-pull-it this weekend, I’ve become a bit enamored… more»

Yellow Car, Slug-A-Bug! Hurtable Convertible!

Here’s how it worked: the kids and their friends would ride in the back of our minivan. Because car loads of kids are always fun. As we traveled, our son Wesley would call out “Yellow car!,” and since he… more»

BF Exclusive: Our 1983 TVR Tasmin!

You’ve watched us find, fix, and drive our TVR, but now it is time to let someone else have a turn. This car had been parked for many years as the result of a failed fuel pump. We dragged… more»

March 26: Canadian Auction Of Cars And Tools

Four cars and seven sets of tools ago, our auctioneers–ok, wrong speech! However, there’s no reason not to listen to the auctioneer at McSherry Auctions on March 26 in Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada, where four cars and a LOT of… more»

Sitting a Long Time: 1980 Triumph TR7

There seem to be quite a few Triumph fans who follow Barn Finds, and while the TR7 was never my favorite, this particular example, a 1980 TR7 for sale on Craigslist for only $800 in Oxford, Connecticut (not far from where… more»

Inconspicuous Commuter: 1990 Toyota Corolla

This isn’t an exciting car or a fancy car or a fast car. But, if a person is looking for a commuter car with great reliability and one that you didn’t have to worry about dings and dents on,… more»

Rusty Racer: 1974 Pontiac Ventura

Let’s be optimistic: maybe that’s just surface rust on this mean looking 1974 Pontiac Ventura found on Craigslist in Hillsboro, Oregon. And that’s not a fake, plastic thing sticking out of the hood–this is one hot little Ventura.

Magic Bus: 1974 Volkswagen Type II

The Type II was well into its second generation when this 1974 Volkswagen Type II was made. This one is listed on Craigslist in Byron, GA and it looks pretty nice. You’ll need to conjure up some magic by installing… more»

2-Stroke for Different Folk: 1959 Yamaha YD-2

This 1959 Yamaha YD-2 found here on eBay in Costa Mesa, CA with a current bid under $300 will need a total restoration. However, it’s a rare piece that’s worth saving! This 250cc, 2-stroke wonder was quite a bike in its… more»

True Blue: 1967 Chrysler New Yorker

This blue 1967 Chrysler New Yorker listed on Craigslist in Brentwood, CA will need restoration to bring it back to life again. But the price of $2,200 seems about right for a two-door hardtop model. Are you a fan… more»

Cut It Out: 1988 Chevy Suburban

Let’s face it: rust is the enemy and it makes all of our lives harder when it begins to encroach on sheetmetal. While we often just want to yank it out, it’s rarely that easy – rust is an… more»

Sub 20K Miles: 1983 Chevy Cavalier

It’s amazing to see cars that just a few years ago were nobody’s definition of valuable suddenly have more than one active bidder on an online auction site. This 1983 Chevy Cavalier wagon here on eBay has under 20,000 original miles… more»

Shelby’s Last Hurrah: Dodge Ram Rod Hall Edition

While there was no shortage to special edition models that Carroll Shelby’s hand had a role in creating, this 1990 Dodge Ram Rod Hall edition here on eBay was less about hands and more about a name. What the truck amounted… more»

Subaru Powered Vanatruck: 1980 VW Vanagon Pickup

Here is another custom pickup! Who knew that people had so much free time on their hands? This 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon custom pickup is listed for sale here on Craigslist in Gresham, Oregon, just east of Portland. You knew that… more»

Pretty in Blue: 1971 Dodge Swinger

Mopar cars are hot these days and prices of Challengers, Cudas, and all the rest are sky high. In that context, while the Dodge Dart Swinger may not be as desirable as the sportier muscle cars of the late… more»

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