The GM G-body is a polarizing vehicle; either you love it or you hate it! While these cars aren’t for everyone, those who appreciate them simply can’t get enough of them. Revived in 1985, the 442 name carried on… more»
Oct 5, 2017 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Easy Project? 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E
I know what you’re thinking: why? Bear with me here, as this 300E is actually in pretty good shape aside from the body damage. Not only is this car in decent condition, aside from the body damage, but the… more»
Oct 4, 2017 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
German Driver: 1973 BMW 2002 Tii
On my bucket list of cars to drive is a BMW 2002 “roundie,” i.e. a 1973 year model or earlier 2002 with the round rear tail lights. When he was younger, my father imported a brand-new 1969 2002 from… more»
Oct 4, 2017 • Uncategorized • 39 Comments
Reasonably Priced Mopar? 1969 Dodge Charger Project
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the days of people giving away old Mopars have long since come and gone. 1969 Chargers are a fan favorite, and have been climbing in value for quite some time…. more»
Oct 3, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
One County Convertible: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
So this car isn’t a one-owner vehicle, in fact it isn’t even one family! However, this car is a one-county vehicle. That’s right, across three different owners this 560SL has been in Fairfield County, CT its entire life. Mercedes-Benz’s… more»
Oct 3, 2017 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Minto Pinto: 1980 Ford Pinto Survivor
Readers, I have to be honest with you. I have been a lifelong Pinto naysayer, however in my recent time writing for Barn Finds I have written up several and grown to love them. We have featured some really… more»
Sep 30, 2017 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Z28 Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
Everyone loves a good survivor! This 1979 Camaro Z28 isn’t perfect, but it is pretty darn close! Wearing its original black paint wrapped around an eye-popping red interior, this iconic end of an era Camaro will surely fetch a… more»
Sep 30, 2017 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
Rusty Muscle: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
As a lover of all things MoPar, I have grown to expect rust on anything Chrysler and exactly where to expect it. This factory 440-equipped 1970 ‘Cuda is a cool car, but unfortunately it has rust absolutely everywhere you… more»
Sep 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Crew Cab Project: 1979 Chevrolet C20
This is one long truck! It’s a crew cab and a long bed, so trucks from this era don’t get much bigger! For someone looking to tow and travel, this would be the ideal vehicle. It has room in… more»
Sep 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Modern Survivor: Low Mileage 1990 Corvette ZR1
I’m not a huge fan of Corvettes of this era, however I have to say the paint color is really flattering on this car. The wheels contrast nicely with the paint, and really give this car a more modern… more»
Sep 28, 2017 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Street Van: Chopped 1977 Dodge B100
Taking over a project someone else started can be a little scary, but taking over a custom that someone else started is downright harrowing. That said, the seller and creator of what we are looking at here seems well-informed… more»
Sep 28, 2017 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Survivor Shorty: 1972 Ford Econoline
I love old vans! I have yet to own one, but I will some day. There has always been something about custom vans that fascinated me. The funky styling and ’70s flavor certainly have something to do with it,… more»
Sep 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Big Block Base Model: 1970 Dodge Challenger
This is a familiar sight to many folks from the eastern United States: a run down barn with an old car sitting in front of it. Fortunately, prior to this picture the car was actually located inside the barn…. more»
Sep 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 51 Comments
One Repaint: 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
This 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 is one heck of a survivor! This car has clocked only 19,000 miles since new and has its original drivetrain. The only things not original are the wheels and the paint. This super slick… more»
Sep 26, 2017 • Uncategorized • 50 Comments
Waterlogged Sting Ray: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
My first question: where are the front wheels? Aside from the flood damage that will soon become apparent, what happened to the front wheels for this car? There are many possible explanations, but I’m guessing perhaps it didn’t have… more»
Sep 26, 2017 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
Estate Sale Shelby: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
Upon first glance, this estate sale appears to be furniture. In fact, I scrolled through quite a bit of furniture before I found what I was told could be found in the listing: an unrestored original 1968 Shelby GT500… more»
