While most barn finds are of the domestic type, every once in a while, a gem from the Mother Country emerges from the dust. Take for example this 1968 MG MGC GT for sale on eBay in Archbold, Ohio. … more»
Mar 11, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Barn Find From 2005: 1936 Ford Five Window Coupe
During the thirties, Ford was in a cycle where bodies changed every few years, and you could always count on a refresh in the second year of that body. While the 1935 Ford managed to look far more expensive… more»
Mar 7, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
The Original Dune Buggy: 1969 Meyers Manx
Ever since we were kids, we have been admonished to recycle and repurpose whenever possible. While it is nice to think that we are making a difference, often, we don’t see the results of our efforts. However, Bruce Meyers… more»
Mar 7, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Garage Find: 1953 MG TD Survivor
While we deal with inflation every time we step into a grocery store, deflation seems to have set in for certain classic automobiles. Early MGs had quite a following at one time, and prices reflected that. Now, it appears… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Unmolested and Uncut: 1950 Mercury Monterey Coupe
In hot rod culture, the 1949 through 1951 Mercury coupe is one of the most popular starting points for building a custom vehicle. Influenced by James Dean’s 1949 Mercury coupe in “Rebel Without a Cause” and the Barris brothers’… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Ready To Cruise: 1948 Buick Super Convertible
As car buffs, we not only dream about cars, but we fantasize about the roads we would drive them on as well. In the East, many dream of taking the Great Smoky Mountain Parkway through to the terminus of… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Missing in Action for 20 Years: 1936 Ford Cabriolet
In many ads, sellers will claim that their car is 1 of some number of survivors of that particular make and model. While those numbers are probably in the ballpark, it never ceases to amaze us just how many… more»
Feb 26, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Half Million Dollar Craigslist Find: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
Craigslist can be truly surprising sometimes. Most of the time, the website is the home of questionable cars at high prices. Other times, vehicles that are far outside the reach of the average Craigslist reader pop up for sale. … more»
Feb 25, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Tiger Set Up for Touring: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
One of the more pleasant, and somewhat expensive, experiences in the classic car world is multi-day touring. While many of the major clubs have long offered tours through the most scenic parts of the country, there are now many… more»
Feb 25, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mostly Original, Needs Upholstery: 1937 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Ford had a lot going for it in the period between 1932 through 1940. Not only did the brand have one of the best engines in the low-price field, but the styling through these years was incredible. Their most… more»
Feb 23, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One of 527 Indy Pace Cars: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
If you have your sights on a low-mileage sports car that has been garage-kept and pampered, then you should be looking in the classifieds for a Corvette. Specifically, a commemorative or pace car edition of some sort. Why? The… more»
Feb 23, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original Paint: 34k Mile 1970 Ford Custom 500
Choosing the right collectible automobile is often like kids picking their teams for kickball. Everyone wants the most desirable players first. Sometimes the vehicle, or player, you would pick last can surprise you. In the automotive world, four doors… more»
Feb 23, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Prewar Pickup Project: 1935 Ford Pickup
Prewar pickup trucks just have a certain charm to them. Their form-over-function designs provided them with honest good looks and a wholesome simplicity that we just don’t see in modern trucks. They are a reminder of how complex and… more»
Feb 21, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Just Needs Detailing? 1955 Buick Special Sedan
Here at Barn Finds, a lot of the cars submitted to us have come out of long-term storage. Most were not hermetically sealed and placed in climate-controlled enclosures at the start of their entombment. The great majority find themselves… more»
Feb 21, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Original Paint: 1974 Datsun 260Z Survivor
Datsun needed a hit when the 240Z landed on American shores in late 1969. Called the Fairlady Z in their home market, this handsome sports car with a silky smooth inline six under the hood was the right car… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
900 Mile Jeff Gordon Special: 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Jeff Gordon was one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history. Sponsored over most of his career by DuPont, his multi-colored car, often dubbed” The Rainbow Warrior,” was a vehicle both loved and hated by NASCAR fans. The… more»
