A sleeper car is typically a normal-looking sedan but packs ferocious power underneath the hood. The Mercedes Benz 500e was one such example, being developed not only by Mercedes Benz but with Porsche too, making this an extremely rare… more»
Dec 2, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Just 15k Miles! 1959 Land Rover 88 Series II
Classic workhorses like the Willys Jeep or Land Rover are still just as popular today as they have been for the last 50 years. This would explain the numerous companies popping up to do full restorations, which can provide… more»
Dec 1, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Only 17k miles! 1959 Willys Jeep
It’s always great to see original cars, and workhorses, still on the road in great condition and being loved by their various owners. Our 1959 Willys Jeep comes with a somewhat unbelievable 17,110 miles! Which means it has covered… more»
Dec 1, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored For 30 Years: 1983 Avanti II
These days, in the world of automotive, a halo car is one which is the pinnacle of the brand’s achievements, a car which customers lust over but was often out of reach for many. Studebaker had the same thoughts… more»
Oct 14, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Red Racer: 1973 Lancia Fulvia 1300 S
There are few images more evocative than driving down an Italian coastline, in an open-topped red Italian classic, stopping at small coffee shops for a quick sip of espresso before slipping back on the driving gloves and blasting down… more»
Sep 30, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
One Owner Wagon: 1988 Nissan Stanza 4WD
I absolutely love these quirky, old Japanese economy cars which never really had much love back in the day, but have been saved by an enthusiastic owner who has lovingly maintained it for the last 30 years. It’s not… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Estate Sale: 2 VW Bugatti Type 35 Replicas
It’s not often you get the chance to buy a Bugatti, and even rarer to be able to buy two. However, these are the replica VW chassis versions, so, unfortunately, won’t ever be commanding huge prices. But for simple… more»
Sep 28, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
EV Conversion: 1965 Fiat 500 Spiaggina
So I understand that the conversion of classic cars to EVs is controversial, with many saying that it’s the beating heart and the character of the car and without it, the car has no soul. However, I think they… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Ex-Parts Car Project: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 V8 Coupe
It doesn’t exactly fill you with a lot of confidence when someone describes a car as a Barn Find and an ex-parts car. However, it seems like although it was a parts car, very few parts were actually removed… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low-Mile, High-Price: 1975 Porsche 911 S Coupe
Can someone please find me a time machine? I want to go back to about 20 years ago, buy up all the Porsche 911s in the world, and sit on them for a few years. If I did this,… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cheap Rolling Restoration: 1953 MG TD
You think of all the sportscars and hypercars you see on the road today, from Lamborghini, Koenigsegg, and the like, and they are lustful drool-worthy cars to some. To others, they prefer a more sedate way of moving about,… more»
Sep 9, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Tesla Rival? 1980 Bradley GTE II Electric
I have a secret soft spot for Kit Cars and unusual cars which never really make it into popular culture. One such company was Bradley, which created cars for just 11 years, from 1979 to 1980. What is even… more»
Sep 8, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Low-Mile Living Room Find! 1972 Honda CB500F
There are all sorts of collectors around the world. Some collect items and stack them up in the back of their garden for them to rot away over the years. Others create homes and garages around their car or… more»
Sep 8, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1938 Alfa Romeo 2900B Mille Miglia Spider Recreation
Occasionally, you get to view stunning photos of beautiful cars here on Barn Finds. Sometimes the photos of real Barn Finds are as dusty and unclear as the cars they are supposed to be photographing, as you have to… more»
Sep 8, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Parking Lot Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
Imagine a street scene in the late 1960s in London – lots of old soot-covered buildings, and lots of new brutalist architecture being built, promising an exciting new concrete future, full of lines, grey concrete, and utopian ideas. Then… more»
Sep 3, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve! 1991 Ford E-Series Van Coachman Clarion
Some cars come across my screen on Barn Finds, and I get excited to write about something that I have never seen before. Today’s motorhome is exactly that – it’s a catchily named 1991 Ford E-Series Van Coachman Clarion…. more»
