Have you ever shown up at a car show with a work-in-progress? Almost immediately, enthusiasts flock to see what your plans are for the car. They’ll ask you what you’ve already done, how you found it, and make suggestions… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Big Burbler: 1970 Ford XL Convertible
Only 6,348 Ford XL convertibles were produced in 1970, making this Canadian car a rather rare drop-top. By this point, Ford had given up on the Galaxie convertible, so the XL was the only full-size Ford soft-top available. This… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Barn Find Wedge: 1983 TVR Tasmin
Lurking under that tarp is an example of perhaps the “wedgiest” production car in history! When the TVR Tasmin was introduced in 1980, its Oliver Winterbottom-drawn lines left no doubt as to the designer’s intent. This one has been… more»
Sep 3, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Done Right! 1955 Chevrolet 210 Gasser
While the seller maintains that this “gasser” based on a 1955 Chevrolet is “fun to drive”, I can’t imagine many folks putting this cool monster of a car on the street on a regular basis (feel free to disagree!)…. more»
Sep 3, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1974 Corvette Project With 35K Miles
While it certainly doesn’t look like it in this first picture, this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is said to have only covered 35,250 miles from new. Even if the real mileage is 100k more than that, the project car is… more»
Aug 18, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Road Hog! 1969 Ford Galaxie XL 429 Cobra Jet
By 1969, the Ford Galaxie 500 was a large, stylish coupe with engines to go with it. We don’t know whether or not this one was originally equipped with a 429 cubic-inch V8, but that’s what it has now…. more»
Aug 16, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
30 Years Stored! 1965 Lotus Elan
The Lotus Elan is a delight to drive (if you’re small enough of stature) and is known to be the driving experience Mazda engineers chose to emulate when they created the Miata. This one has been stationary for a… more»
Aug 16, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Carport Find: 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6
The side pipes poking out from underneath this 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 are a good indication not everything is stock under the solid body! The car has been stored in a dry carport since 1979 and is now listed… more»
Aug 13, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Sterling: 70s Kit Car Survivor?
Can a kit car be a survivor? The Sterling (or Nova, Eureka, Sebring, Cimbria, Sovran, Puma, Totem, Eagle, Scorpion, Ledl, Defi, Gryff, and Tarantula!) may have the distinction of having been produced under the most names of any coupe… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
LS-Swapped! 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
One of the most common things we see in a post comment section when we feature an unusual car with engine issues is the famed “LS swap it” universal solution. That’s exactly what someone has completed with this 1974… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1974 Jensen Interceptor Mk. III Barn Find
The ad for this 1974 Jensen Interceptor Mk. III states that it was stored indoors for 20 years until recently in the desert area of California. It’s now listed for sale here on eBay, with a buy-it-now of $22,995… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Affordable Italian? 1976 Lancia Scorpion
Barn Finds reader Matt H. forwarded this mid-engined Italian rarity to us and I, for one, am intrigued. It’s located in Vancouver, Washington, and is listed for sale here on craigslist with an asking price of $9,400. The seller… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Life-Size Tonka: 1966 Chevrolet G20
For those of you that grew up in the ’60s or ’70s, you’ll remember Tonka toys – stamped metal vehicles that, among other things, usually featured oversize wheels. This made them “Cool”, or “Cute”, depending on the parent that… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Radwood Ready! 1985 Jaguar XJS
As an unabashed Jaguar XJS fan, I was pleased when fellow Barn Finds writer Scotty G. alerted me to this gorgeous find submitted by reader Pat L. Not only does this XJS appear to be in beautiful shape, it… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1970 AMC Javelin SST 360 Driver!
The first generation AMC Javelin spent its 1968-1970 model life seemingly one step behind other pony cars such as Mustangs & Camaros. Essentially a shortened, fastback Hornet (certainly a decent platform to start from!) the Javelin was a nicer… more»
Aug 9, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1959 Ford Country Squire Wagon
It’s pretty rare to find a wagon like this 1959 Ford Country Squire in the running but not quite drivable state. Most have either rusted away completely or haven’t run in years. This ready-to-be-refurbished classic is being sold here… more»
