Reader Find: 1968 Ford Ranchero

From Chazz D. – Hey, I work as a farm hand on a potato farm in Manitoba Canada and there is a row of about 8 classics that have been sitting there for about 10 years now. I’ll be… more»

Big Ol’ Wagon: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air

Yes, I love old wagons! This one has a lot of good things going for it. The seller is flipping it after purchasing it 8 months ago from the original owner in California, although it’s now in Brownwood, Texas…. more»

1951 MG TD: Beyond Redemption?

We all wonder why projects are abandoned, and perhaps we can understand why when we look at this one here on craigslist. When I first saw it, I was actually hoping it was a replica. I think they ran… more»

Autumn Cruiser: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL

I can’t imagine a better way to enjoy autumn than in a large convertible taking the family out for a drive. This 1968 Ford Galaxie pushes all my buttons, being in an attractive (to me) color, nicely original apart… more»

1976 Datsun 620 Pick-Up: Long Bed

As I’ve alluded to before, I enjoy consistency in a collection – which happens to be why my projects are the same make and color. Call me boring, but I like a theme. So the listing for this original 1976 Datsun 620… more»

Some Assembly Required: Porsche Speedster Kit

Here’s an interesting barn find, a complete, never started Replica Speedster kit for sale here on the samba.com. Would you love to have a Porsche Speedster and can’t afford one, can’t even afford a kit? The asking for this complete… more»

Jeff In The Junkyard: Back From Vacation!

As you may have noticed, I’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from my junkyard trips. Blame it on nice weather and not wanting to spend weekends deep in the woods getting bitten by ticks and scraped by brambles!… more»

Stored Indoors For 30 Years: 1955 Ford

This 1955 Ford two-door was originally purchased by the seller’s husband’s grandmother. Apparently it was stored “indoors” (I’m guessing this is a somewhat structure due to all the bird excrement) for the last 30 years. There’s some rust visible… more»

1976 AMC Matador Brougham: Room For 9

Here’s one I haven’t seen before: a 1976 AMC Matador Brougham wagon! You can find it here on eBay in Simpsonville, South Carolina. My first reaction to this long-nose estate is how aggressive a wagon can become with a simple… more»

1964 Volkswagen Bus: Cool School

Update – This school Samba sold for an impressive $32,000! Hopefully, the new owner will get in touch with us. This 21-window VW Bus here on eBay is one of the best conversions I’ve seen of the popular 60s… more»

45 Years In A Barn: 1942 Plymouth Coupe

This 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Coupe was probably one of the earlier models produced during calendar year 1941 as it still bears chrome and stainless trim (later produced cars had painted trim due to material shortages from the war)…. more»

Vespas! One’s Just Not Enough

As readers of Barn Finds many of you know and understand that one may not be enough. Peter Maas has turned his passion into a business as seen on YouTube. Today we are sharing three examples of the 1964 Allstate… more»

Inexpensive Barn Find: 1971 Saab Sonett Project

This barn find 1971 Saab Sonett has a lot of needs, particularly an engine, transmission, and rear window (although it looks like the seller is selling the rear window as well in another auction). On the other hand, the exterior panels… more»

1964 Amphicar: Which To Buy?

Amphibious cars are like flying cars, they don’t do either tasks well. Amphicars aren’t very good cars nor are they good boats. The blue Amphicar listed here on eBay has been in storage since the 1980s. $17,9oo seems like a… more»

1961 Saab 96: The Corn Popper Project

Who can forget the distinctive sound of the Saab 96? It’s often called the “corn popper” with its two stroke engine. Saab built the 96 for 20 years, from 1960 until 1980. Until 1966, the engine was a 3 cylinder… more»

MG TDs: Survivor Or Unfinished Restoration?

Which would you choose, an almost complete restoration listed on eBay for $11,000 or a low mileage survivor here on eBay for $14,000? The survivor is completely original with 24,000 miles and has been stored in a climate controlled garage for 30… more»

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