The 1991 Grand Wagoneer graphically demonstrated the evolution of the Jeep brand. Its early vehicles were hard-edged and produced with a single purpose: To take its occupants deep into the wilderness. Comfort features didn’t extend beyond seat padding and… more»
Modern Micro Car: 2001 Corbin Sparrow
Have you been thinking about getting an electric car (most Barn Finds readers probably haven’t)? If so, why get a Tesla or some other highly touted vehicle when you could get a Corbin Sparrow? If you like isolation when… more»
1966 Ford GT40 With Air Conditioning?
OK, this isn’t going to be a Ford VS Ferrari recount. Actually, this isn’t even a real Ford GT40; it’s a reproduction, but at first glance, I found it to be mostly convincing. Constructed of fiberglass, and riding on… more»
Nicest One Left? 1964 Oldsmobile 98
The Olds 98 was the GM division’s most luxurious automobile during the back half of the 20th Century. Riding on a longer wheelbase, it was senior to the Olds 88 and was on par with the Buick Electra and… more»
22K Original Miles: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
Is the first generation Dodge Viper RT/10 one of the best deals on the collector car market right now? It sure seems like it, and given you can live with the roughshod construction and outrageous performance, the Viper is… more»
BF Auction: 1997 Honda Prelude SH
Honda management announced at the dawn of the 1970s that the company was focusing on becoming a major player in the passenger car market. Many people struggled to suppress their laughter because while it had produced quirky and interesting… more»
BF Auction: 1948 Willys CJ-2A
A previous owner wished to pay a fitting tribute to his uncle, choosing to convert this 1948 Willys CJ-2A into a military-style vehicle for parades and displays. It served nobly in that role and has done so intermittently since… more»
Gentleman’s Hot Rod: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Hardtop Coupe
The horsepower race was in full swing during the 1960s, with every manufacturer seeking an advantage over the opposition. It spawned the muscle car war, but classics like this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire offered a welcome alternative for those preferring… more»
No Reserve Renegade: 1991 Jeep Wrangler
The YJ-era of the Jeep Wrangler, known for its square headlights and durable inline-six powerplant, has emerged as one of the more popular eras to own and collect. The Islander edition stands out as perhaps the most collectible of… more»
57k Original Miles: 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
Although nobody knew it at the time, the Twelfth Generation range would be the most significant in the history of the Cadillac Eldorado. It would signal the end of a badge that had served the company faithfully since 1953,… more»
Bill Blass Edition: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Edsel Ford is credited with ushering Lincoln upscale with a makeover of the Model L in 1923, which was the beginning of something big. In just a few short years, the company elevated its profile to compete with Cadillac,… more»
Well Preserved Bargain: 1974 Plymouth Duster
Finally, a relative bargain! That’s what might go through your mind looking at the ad for this 1974 Plymouth Duster, at an asking price that seems like it came to us from the 2010s: $5000. And it’s not just… more»