Mini RV Conversion: Rare 1973 VW Super Bugger

When a Barn Finds staff writer opens the “View Tips and Assignments” list, you never know what’s waiting for you. There’s usually one surprise, oddball, or head shaker for sale with a story behind it.  I had to claim… more»

First Company To Offer Quads? 1983 Avenger 400

While not the actual first quad ATV, I believe this company made the first four-wheeled ATV a few years prior to this example that’s for sale here. This rare 1983 Avenger 400 ATV can be found here on Facebook… more»

Muscle Wagon: 1970 Dodge Coronet 440 Survivor

The Coronet nameplate was revived in 1965 and applied to Dodge’s B-body intermediates going forward. The restyle of 1970 brought a bold split grille/headlight arrangement that applied to all body styles, even a family station wagon. The seller, a… more»

Barn Find 4×4: 1977 Ford Bronco 302

The seller says this 1977 Ford Bronco is a barn find, and they also say “All original frame on restoration,” which I’m assuming means original spec. There are a couple of modifications, but looks-wise, this Bronco looks fantastic, and… more»

Celebrity History: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible

Celebrity ownership is a tricky subject that I have covered in previous articles. One thing I have discovered is that it invariably divides reader opinions. Some will argue that it typically adds nothing to a vehicle’s potential value, while… more»

1954 Dodge C-Series V8 Dump Bed For $2,500

Unlike many of the elder trucks we see here at Barn Finds, this beautiful V8-equipped 1954 Dodge C-Series runs well, though its brakes need a rebuild (parts included!). It’s coming from a long-term owner in Evergreen, Colorado; find it… more»

Package Deal: Pair of 1990s Buick Roadmasters

Buick dusted off the Roadmaster nameplate after 33 years and applied it to a series of sedans and station wagons produced from 1991 to 1996. It also revived a rear-wheel-drive platform which had been out of favor since the… more»

Read To Roll? 1967 Cadillac Eldorado

One fascinating aspect of classics from the 1960s is that even some of the luxury models featured aggressive styling cues. Take this 1967 Cadillac Eldorado as a prime example. It offers a comfortable and relaxed motoring experience, but this… more»

Upgraded 383: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II

Some classics are a triumph of style over substance. Their appearance promises much, but beneath the surface, they are automotive wimps. No such criticism could be leveled at this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II. Its huge wheels and enormous hood… more»

Restomod 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

The year 1979 was a watershed moment for American car design and a high-water mark for Pontiac. The second-generation F-body was the undisputed king of the boulevard, dripping with late-seventies swagger and featuring a dramatic, redesigned front end. Yet,… more»

Overhead Cam Inline-6: 1965 Pontiac Tempest

CORRECTION 6/16/26: The engine in this car is not the OHC inline-6 but a 215 cubic inch inline-6 that was rated at 140 hp. The Pontiac Tempest and LeMans were upgraded to mid-size status in 1964 (as were other… more»

Just Add TLC: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top

Next to the coveted fastback, the most desirable of the early Ford Mustangs has to be the convertible. Sure, this one has a six-cylinder engine rather than a 289 cubic inch V8, but if you’re looking to just cruise,… more»

Restored But Never Driven: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427

Maybe it all boils down to the number of wheeled toys a man has to play with, but I just can’t imagine restoring a vintage C3 Corvette and letting it sit for more than 20 years without ever starting… more»

Needs Engine: 1969 Allis-Chalmers Terra Tiger 6×6

Beginning in 1860 as a company that made milling equipment for flour processing, the firm that would eventually be known as Allis-Chalmers grew into one of America’s largest makers of steam engines by 1900. Most of us know the… more»

Worth The Gamble? 1965 Buick Skylark GS

Whether you love GM, hate GM, or are of no opinion on the matter, there’s no denying the success that they enjoyed with their 1964-1972 A-body intermediates. Spread across four of their five divisions, they were a smashing success… more»

$2,500 Barn Find: 1989 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible

The XJS (XJ-S in its earlier years) was a “grand tourer” produced in England from 1975 to 1996. Three body styles were offered, including the convertible that you see here. Jaguar was acquired by Ford in 1991, but that… more»