When hunting for a project to restore, it’s often beneficial to be patient and wait for one that won’t require an exhaustive amount of work, if it’s a mass-produced model that enters the marketplace frequently. However, if your dream… more»
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Apr 29, 2025 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Elvis Presley’s 1970 Cadillac Eldorado Guitar Car
Earning the prestigious title of The King Of Rock ‘N’ Roll is no small accomplishment, and not many musicians can claim they have a fan base the size of Elvis Presley. Speaking of size, very few collectors can say… more»
Apr 28, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rumble Seat Runabout: 1926 Ford Model T Roadster Coupe
Is there ever really a wrong time for a right idea? With even marginal collector cars selling for prices double or more what they were not that long ago, how about if that right idea costs a mere $6995,… more»
Apr 27, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Fiberglass Rarity: 1955 Victress C2 and MGA Coupe
The world of fiberglass kit cars is vast, and there are numerous craftsmen and manufacturers that created striking models with short-lived lifespans. This, in turn, makes these cars quite rare but also near impossible to document, and subsequently, value…. more»
Apr 26, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
The Other GTI: 1987 Puma GTE Coupe
It’s important to never get too excited over a swoopy body and sports-like details, as there may be an underwhelming powerplant involved. While you could argue that’s the case in a car like this Puma GTE Coupe, an exception… more»
Apr 26, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Clean Kit Car: Gazelle Mercedes-Benz 540K Replica
A Gazelle kit car may be one of the most recognizable replicas of all time, if not the most recognizable replica of all time. And like all replicas, it can make you grin or grimace. The fact that this… more»
Apr 25, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Pick Your Engine: 1970 Saab 96
Dedicated fans of Sweden’s quirky compact are certainly raising a quizzical eyebrow at my title, because this clearly does not look like a ’70 model. Well, it is. The seller has outfitted it with the trim from a ’67… more»
Apr 24, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Turbocharged Project: 1978 Ford Pinto
You have to give credit to builders who take a chance on making a car that the factory never intended to build. The Ford Pinto is obviously known throughout history for all the wrong reasons despite being a potential… more»
Apr 22, 2025 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Rare Survivor: 1977 Fiat 128 Two-Door
UPDATE – This 1977 Fiat 128 Coupe is listed for sale again after it was featured about three years ago here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Wilmington, Delaware. The seller, whether… more»
Apr 21, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Camper Conversion: 1975 Mercedes-Benz LPK608
The craze surrounding overlanding and building Instagram-worthy campmobiles shows no signs of abating, even as some adventure-seekers inevitably decide that the outdoor life is not for them. One of the more popular combination of two trends – that of… more»
Apr 17, 2025 • For Sale • 61 Comments
Eccentric EV! 1963 B&Z Electric Car Company Electra King
UPDATE – This 1963 B&Z Electra-King is listed for sale again after it was featured last January here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Redmond, Oregon. The seller has dropped the price… more»
Mar 30, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Last Collectible Bargain?: 1962 Corvair Monza Coupe
Is the Chevrolet Corvair the last undervalued collectible? In an era when every rusty, used-up beater coming out of a barn or garage is demanding $10K, and often getting it, Corvairs like the 1962 Monza Coupe given us by… more»
Mar 29, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Oddball RV: No Reserve 1990 National Dolphin
Is there ever a good time to buy a project RV? That’s a loaded question depending on whether you fancy yourself a motorhome-kind-of-guy. What is clear to me, however, is that every motorhome starts off in the same place… more»
Can You Revive It? 1973 Citroen SM
In Houston, Texas on eBay with little time left is this 1973 Citroën SM, with a three-liter carbureted engine and automatic transmission. While the car is in fairly good order (especially the body) it’s a bit of a distress… more»
Mar 22, 2025 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Three-Wheel Thrills! 1981 HMV Freeway
If you’re looking for the kind of thrill you get on a Slingshot or Spyder, unfortunately this ain’t it. What it IS, however, is what some would call the predecessor of those. This 1981 HMV Freeway is up for… more»
Mar 19, 2025 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Ferrari Fiero! Testarossa Replica Project
When it comes to replicas and kit cars, some are definitely better than others. And perhaps, as time has marched on, the kit builders themselves have also found ways to make more convincing copies of high-dollar cars. This Ferrari… more»
