Certainly one of the most unique car shapes of all time was the AMC Gremlin. It’s hard to mistake the profile of this 1971 AMC Gremlin as being anything else. This example is posted on Craigslist, or here on the… more»
Manual Transmission
Mar 24, 2018 • For Sale • 63 Comments
4-Speed For $4,000: 1978 Mercury Monarch
I don’t know if anyone has ever called a 1978 Mercury Monarch a “hot rod”, but this one has a 4-speed manual transmission which at least gives it a tiny step in that direction. This one is found on… 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 23, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
5 Pounds Of Metal Flake: 1950 Dodge Coronet
I haven’t seen a car this sparkly in quite a while, maybe since the 1970s when heavy metal flake was a thing. I wouldn’t have expected to see it on a 1950 Dodge Coronet, but I like it! This… more»
Mar 22, 2018 • For Sale • 37 Comments
T-Tops and 4-Speed: 1978 Dodge Aspen
As a replacement for the Dart/Valiant/Duster, the Aspen and Volaré don’t seem to be as popular with collectors. This 1978 Dodge Aspen has a couple of nice and somewhat unusual features which sets it apart from the herd. This one… more»
Mar 18, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Rebuilt Reliable Ride: 1977 Toyota SR5 Pickup
The owner/seller is the first one to admit that the current paint work may not be “show car worthy”, but sometimes it’s nice to own a little pickup where you aren’t worried about every goofball parking next to you… more»
Mar 18, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
One-Owner: 1984 Nissan 720 King Cab
Here’s another one-owner California vehicle, they’re coming out of the woodwork! This 1984 Nissan 720 King Cab is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $1,800 but the reserve isn’t met. It’s located in San… more»
Mar 17, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Garaged For Years: 1974 Lotus Elite 501 Type 75
The original Lotus Elite, the Type 14, are highly collectible and desirable cars today. The revived Elite, such as this 1974 Lotus Elite 501 Type 75 is maybe more unique than it is lusted after, at least by the… more»
Mar 17, 2018 • For Sale • 98 Comments
German British Ford: 1971 Mercury Capri
Being sold in Mercury dealerships didn’t necessarily mean that this 1971 Mercury Capri was anything that your typical Mercury buyer at the time wanted, or even could mentally wrap their heads around. They are rare to see today and… more»
Mar 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Light Utility Vehicle: 1975 Chevrolet LUV
In the 1970s, even the world’s largest corporation was starting to see signs of foreign cars and trucks sneaking into their world, and into their profits, and this 1975 Chevrolet LUV is a product of that worrisome time for… more»
Mar 15, 2018 • For Sale • 49 Comments
$3,700: 1988 Nissan Pulsar NX SE Sportbak
I can’t think of a car that is universally-loved, one with such a jaw-dropping design that there isn’t a living human who isn’t nuts over it. The closest thing I can think of is a Series-1 Jaguar E-Type convertible… 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»
Mar 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
Short Bed Bargain? 1985 Nissan 720
Made in Tennessee, this 1985 Nissan 720 pickup is one of the early Japanese vehicles built in America. For most of us 1985 isn’t exactly early, but 33 years is older than a decent percentage of Barn Finds readers…. more»
Mar 5, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Still For Sale: 1976 Plymouth Arrow 200 GS
$4,800 seems like a lot of money back in the day for a car like this 1976 Plymouth Arrow GS. Although, that’s only $21,000 in today’s money, hardly anything when it comes to new car prices. The seller is… more»
Feb 26, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
300 HP A-Code 4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang GT
This is one tough-looking car, and I say that in a good way. It looks like something that Burt Reynolds would have driven in a 1970s movie. This one is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of… more»
