Well, it’s not a Camaro! Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but the first-gen Camaro’s numbers are so outsized, that they always seem to drown out Pontiac’s very similar Firebird. And this 1967 Firebird 400 convertible is not… more»
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Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stored Since the ’90s: 1970 TVR Vixen
Despite their limited production, vintage TVR models seem to pop up for sale as recent barn find projects with surprising regularity. The 1970 Vixen shown here is like most of them, however, which is to say in incomplete condition… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stored 35 Years: 1977 Datsun 280Z
35 years in the garage! That’s impressive by most any standards, but that’s how long the seller of this 1977 Datsun 280Z claims this project car has been locked up for. The 280Z looks just about perfect as far… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Take Your Pick: Garage Stash of Imports
In a dusty garage in Dallas, Texas, there are at least four imported autos for sale. They all look to have been sitting there for some time and no mention is made if any of them run. Perhaps they… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Project
The late 1960s saw a flurry of muscle cars enter the scene. The two of the most memorable were the Pontiac GTO and (later) the Plymouth Road Runner. As a companion to the upscale GTX, the Road Runner was… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Half Off? 1939 Cadillac Front End
Johnny Cash sang his way into the hearts of all Americans who wanted a luxury car but could not afford one through conventional means. His “One Piece at a Time” ballad tells the story of an assembly line worker… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1968 Pontiac LeMans Convertible Project
If you went into your local Pontiac dealership in 1968 and wanted a mid-size convertible, you had three choices. The cars had been redesigned this year and your drop-top options were the Tempest Custom, LeMans, and GTO. The GTO… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Restore Or Parts? 1959 Ford Thunderbird
The seller of this 1959 Ford Thunderbird here on Facebook Marketplace says his car comes with no title or keys and specifically lists it as a parts car. But over the years we’ve seen far worse-looking autos exchange hands… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Only Two Owners! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its introduction in 1964, the mid-size Chevy Chevelle would quickly become one of the GM division’s best-selling cars. Perhaps the most successful was the second generation which ran from 1968 to 1972. The ‘69s got a mild facelift… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Garage Find: 1970 Ford Torino SportsRoof
The Torino began in 1968 as the upscale version of Ford’s mid-size car, the Fairlane. It took over representing the series in 1970 and continued as such through the 1976 model year. The autos received a redesign in 1970… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Durangoneer! 1979 Jeep Wagoneer-bodied Hemi Durango
Jeep got it right with the original Wagoneer, offering four doors and wagon-like luxury options with the utility of a truck and four-wheel drive. This 1979 Jeep Wagoneer in Wadsworth, Ohio combines old and new with its classic body… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
No Reserve: 1970 Ford Mustang Sportsroof 351/4-Speed
Hmm, a 1970 Ford Mustang Sportsroof. Shiny paint? Check. Rust-free? Check. Desirable drivetrain combination? Yep. No Reserve? Ooh, yeah! There’s no doubt this beauty ticks the right boxes for most Blue-Oval enthusiasts, and if an in-person inspection doesn’t confirm… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Rare SS Wagon! 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 V8
Online sources seem to be divided on whether Chevrolet actually ever built a Chevelle Super Sport station wagon in 1973. But the ones that agree indicate the number with a 454 cubic inch V8 to be very small, perhaps… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 209 Mile 1978 Cadillac Eldorado!
We’ve seen a few extraordinary discoveries over more than a decade at Barn Finds, but few hold a candle to this 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. It was part of a private collection, with its original owner clocking a mere 209… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • Auctions • 17 Comments
BF Auction: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Finding a project candidate where much of the heavy lifting is already done can be challenging, but that is the opportunity offered by this 1967 Mercury Cougar. The car’s original mechanical configuration would have delivered reasonable performance, but the… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Stalled Restoration: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
There comes a time with a restoration project where you have to either put up or shut up, especially for those of us who don’t have the luxury of boundless budgets. You have to weigh whether pursuing the path… more»
