Project Pedal Car: 1960s Garton “Tin Lizzie”

Pedal cars date back to about the time cars were first invented, sometime in the 1890s. The first of their ilk were built with wood bodies and steel underpinnings, often by bicycle manufacturers. Most were chain drive, and like… more»

Fancy Fox Body: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC

The early 1990s is a wonderful era of automotive culture. From upstart in-house brands like Geo and Saturn to the rapid growth of the import/tuner culture, there was a lot to choose from if you were an enthusiast. There… more»

Rare Turbo: 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo

This 1987 Isuzu Impulse presents extremely well for a classic of this vintage, and is the rare, desirable RS Turbo variant. It has been meticulously maintained, making it more than a pretty face. It might not be what many… more»

31k Original Miles: 2000 Plymouth Prowler

When the retro craze emerged during the 1990s, vehicles like the New Mini and New Beetle were warmly embraced, achieving considerable showroom success. However, the Plymouth Prowler failed to meet the company’s expectations, disappearing after only five model years…. more»

Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

Demonstrating its versatility, Chevrolet offered 1966 Impala buyers the option of powering their new purchase with a six-cylinder motor. However, this Impala’s first owner craved much more, ticking the box on their Order Form for the 396ci V8. The… more»

440/4-Speed: 1970 Dodge Super Bee

From the front, this 1970 Dodge Super Bee looks undeniably purposeful. The bumper makes a bold statement, and the Ramcharger hood is designed to allow the V8 under the hood to inhale large amounts of cold air, unleashing maximum… more»

V8 Powered 1974 Chevrolet LUV

Chevrolet got into the compact truck market in 1972 with the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle), a rebadged Isuzu Faster from Japan. It did its job until a decade later, when the GM division decided to build its own in… more»

Government Auction Find: 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo

Many of you know by now that I love a good story. The more intriguing a car’s history is, the more likely I am to buy it. The seller of this 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo (930) was apparently claimed… more»

Rare 371 Mile 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R

We’re no strangers to Ford’s 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra at Barn Finds, having seen quite a few crossing our desks since the site’s inception. However, the ’93 SVT Cobra R is a different animal. I delved into our archives,… more»

Commuter Or Collectible? 1991 Honda Prelude Si

Is this 1991 Prelude Si a collectible car or a used Honda? That’s the question a potential next owner must ask before he or she plunks down in excess of $15,000, which is the suggested opening bid and yet… more»

23k Mile Six-Speed: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette

Less than $20,000 will put you in the driver’s seat of this 1993 Chevrolet Corvette, compete with the desirable 6-speed manual and just 23,181 miles. The asking price of $18,900 seems like a very fair deal, and the seller… more»

Vanishing Point Model: 1970 Dodge Challenger

For those of us who came of age in the 1960s and 1970s, the movie Vanishing Point will always be memorable. And especially for car guys like me. It featured Barry Newman as a mysterious figure who was hired… more»

Japanese and Finnish: 1990 Suzuki EPO PV50

Well, this little motorcycle isn’t exactly Finnish, but it was sold mainly in Finland, with a few being sold in Sweden. This Japanese market bike never made it to the U.S., and they’re rare to see here. This 1990… more»

468 Stroker Power! 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

While there are many makes and models of autos running around that owners have personalized, one in particular that seems to have encountered more custom touches than most is the Chevrolet Corvette.  We’ve featured several on Barn Finds recently,… more»

Exner’s Fins: 1960 Plymouth Fury Drop-Top

One of Plymouth’s slogans used to promote their cars in the late 1950s was, “Suddenly, It’s 1960!” That was when the “Forward Look” spaceships of 1957-59 set the industry on fire from a styling perspective. Then 1960 finally arrived,… more»

Holds 72 Cars! 1968 Matchbox Collector’s Case

What male child is or wasn’t familiar with the Matchbox toy brand? It was introduced in 1953 and got its name from the packaging, which resembled matchboxes. Mattel purchased the brand in the late 1990s, and it lives on… more»