One of the sad things when a “regular” car’s mechanical components are used in what is considered a more desirable version is that the “regular” cars frequently get used as parts donors rather than being maintained or refurbished themselves…. more»
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1988 Chevrolet Corvette: Fortunate 4-Speed
It’s not often I see a Corvette of this vintage equipped just the way I like. Too often they are automatics and heavily used up, bearing the scars of years of cheap owners. This 1988 example here on eBay… more»
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Winter Project: 1955 Plymouth Plaza Wagon
We have featured many cars here on Barn Finds, but this is the first Plaza we’ve ever featured! It is reported that the 1955 Plaza was the first four-door Plymouth station wagon. We know many of you like two-door wagons and… more»
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1986 Ford LTD Wagon: Coroner’s Car
We’ve featured ex-police cars, former fire trucks and plenty of municipal vehicles retired while they were still in their prime. But here’s a new one (for me, at least): a former coroners car with only 17,000 miles on the… more»
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Is It A Classic? 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo
If I told you that reader Charles H. had found a factory high-performance edition car with 39,000 original miles in mint condition with connections to Carroll Shelby, you’d be thinking high-dollar classic, wouldn’t you? Let’s see what you think… more»
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49K Original Miles: 1967 Mercury Cougar
It’s nice when we find what looks like a real survivor rather than a “restoration”, although you can never be sure without a good PPI. This cool black plate Cougar was sent in by frequent finder Charles H, and… more»
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Think Small, Very Small!
We found another opportunity for you to add some small finds to your collection! Listed here on eBay in Mesa, Arizona, are these 1:18 scale “barn find” models. One is a 1957 Studebaker and the other is a 1956 Ford with… more»
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El Caballero, Brush Buggy, Ocelot…
Sand Chariots of Fullerton, California produced dune buggies from 1967 till 1970. They produced a rare cat called the Ocelot in several different forms. Listed here on craigslist in New Hampshire is a rare Ocelot Truck Dune Buggy priced at $10K. Yes,… more»
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40 Year Puzzle: 1930 Essex 6 Coupe
It’s reported that over 76k Essex Challenger 6 Series Coupes were produced in 1930. The owner refers to this one as a 1930 Essex Super 6 2 door Coupe. This is another one of the many stalled projects that… more»
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Barn Hot Rod: 1940 Ford Coupe
What can I say, I’m a sucker for period hot rods. New ones are great, but they just don’t tell the same story as an old car turned into a hot rod 30+ years ago. This 1940 Ford Coupe… more»
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Quarter Scale: The Van Horn Roadster
At first glance you’d almost think this is a full sized car, but take a closer look at some of the proportions and you start to realize something is off. There are really some great craftsman out there that… more»
What’s In Jim O’s Barn?
Reader Jim O has some great cars currently stashed in his barn! He thought it would be fun to put you guys to the test and see who can name all of his cars. Bonus points to anyone that… more»
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Rust-Belt Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1957 Chevy Bel Air two-door sedan is offered for sale here on Milwaukee’s craigslist with an asking price of $4,400. While there are always ’57 Chevys available on CL, but this one stands out from the crowd because… more»
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One Of A Kind: Willys Fire Truck
There’s no information provided on the this odd little fire truck listed here on craigslist. It’s in Kimball, MN with an asking of $4500. It’s also listed on eWillys.com. I couldn’t find any information on it. There are lots… more»
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Put Away Very Wet: 1967 Camaro RS
There surely has to be a lot of history behind this Camaro and how it’s ended up in the condition it currently is in and yet we only know a little of it. We know there is no title, no… more»
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Littlest Squire: 1974 Pinto Wagon
I’m not sure why this Pinto puts such a huge smile on my face, but just looking at it makes me grin from ear to ear! I’ve seen a few Pinto wagons wearing faux wood like this one and… more»
