We here at Barn Finds appreciate the out-of-the-ordinary classics – vehicles that were once commonplace but now occupy a small niche of the broad vintage-vehicle spectrum. This car is one of those machines, and it just so happens that… more»
Diesel
Jul 16, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Fancy Farmer: 1959 Porsche-Diesel 218 Standard
All things Porsche are pretty hot right now and have been for quite a few years. Some vehicles are lagging behind a bit, but tractors like this 1959 Porsche-Diesel 218 Standard are becoming more popular with collectors. This Bavarian… more»
Jul 11, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1984 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 Turbodiesel
This 1984 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 5-speed diesel pickup is a major box-checker for me and apparently for a few other people seeing how the bids here on eBay are over $6,000 with three full days left on… more»
Jun 14, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
German Barn Find: 1957 Porsche P111
Seeing a one-owner vehicle here in the U.S. is always fun, especially when it’s a few decades old. Finding a one-owner 1957 Porsche P111 tractor from Germany is even more unusual. This Bonn Find – actually it’s from Weinstraße… more»
May 3, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Awesome Aussie: 1990 Toyota SR5 4×4 Diesel
This 1990 Toyota Hilux SR5 4×4 diesel crew cab is one rugged beast. The seller says that they imported it from Australia and it’s titled in Decatur, Georgia where they have it listed here on eBay. The current bid… more»
Army Veteran: 1986 Chevrolet CUCV M1028A3
Anyone who served in the United States armed forces between 1980 and 2000 will recall seeing one of these somewhere on post. Now, you can have your very own super-low-mileage example of a Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV)! It’s… more»
Aug 22, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Oklahoma Francophile: 1978 Peugeot 504 Diesel
I know that there are a lot of diesel pickups in Tulsa, Oklahoma but I wonder how many diesel-powered French cars there are in Tulsa? This 1978 Peugeot 504 diesel sedan is located there so there’s at least one…. more»
Aug 21, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
4×4 Diesel 5-Speed: 1992 Mitsubishi Delica Vantech
This camper is 26-years old but it’s still much newer than what we normally like to show here. It was so unusual and so nice, and it checked so many boxes that it was hard to pass up. This… more»
May 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
Turbo Diesel 4×4: 1995 Chevrolet Suburban K2500
This one is a bit new for us here at Barn Finds and it wasn’t found in a barn, but it’s barn-friendly for those of you with a farm or other tough work to do. This is a 1995 Chevrolet… more»
Mar 23, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Sweet Oil-Burner: 1984 Mazda B2200 Diesel
I’m going to be known as the small truck guy before too long, if it isn’t already too late. Here’s another little gem, or without too much work it could be a gem. It’s a 1984 Mazda B2200 diesel… more»
Mar 14, 2018 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Diesel Duty: 1990 Mazda B2200 SE-5
1990 is fairly new for vehicles here at Barn Finds but when something interesting, useful, and fairly cheap comes up it’s hard to resist. This 1990 Mazda B2200 SE-5 Diesel pickup can be found on Craigslist, or here on… more»
Mar 12, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Diesel 5-Speed: 1981 Audi 5000S
I didn’t know anyone who would have even considered an Audi back in 1981 but I did see a few of them around in our “small” town (100,000 population). This 1981 Audi 5000S diesel 5-speed would have stood out… more»
Feb 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
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»
Feb 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Turbo Diesel: 1984 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
It’s amazing to think of just how small these trucks were when compared to the giant “small” trucks of today, at least in the US marketplace. This 1984 Mitsubishi Mighty Max turbo diesel pickup is listed on eBay with… more»
Jan 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-Speed Diesel
This may look like a standard rental car from the early-90s, but it’s a pretty unique car, at least in the US. This 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-speed Diesel is on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, and… more»
Dec 17, 2017 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Little Chugger: 1982 Mazda B2200 Diesel
When 75 hp is just too much for you, check out this 58 hp 1982 Mazda B2200 Diesel. This little oil-burner is in Damascus, Maryland, just northeast of the nation’s capital. It looks like a pretty nice one –… more»
