Imagine putting this Bentley in your garage as a daily driver (if it would fit, not too sure it would in mine)! A true garage find with a claimed three owners from new, this relatively rare (less than 1,300… more»
All Original: 1970 Toyota Corona Deluxe
I had been skeptical of the “goodness” of Toyotas until recently. No cars can be that reliable and that undemanding, right? Or at least that’s what I thought, but I’ve been proven wrong as two very-high mileage (230k+) Camrys… more»
Parked Since ’87: 1959 Rambler Custom Six
I’m sure this car must have a tremendous back-story, like some of the other low-mileage AMC cars being found lately. I’m guessing this was someone’s “baby”, cossetted and hardly driven. There are now less than 11,000 miles on the… more»
British Motoring Monday: 1959 Triumph 10 Estate
The Triumph 10 (or Standard 10 in the rest of the world) was a compact sedan and wagon line in the late 50’s. Standard-Triumph continued to try to take on the “big boys” with a fairly complete range of… more»
Another Pair: 1966 And 1974 MGBs
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a pair of rubber-bumper MGBs that were available as entry-level classics. Imagine my surprise this morning to find two of the more desirable (to most) chrome bumper models on eBay, both… more»
37 Years In A Barn: 1948 Ford F3 Pickup
Now this is a true barn find! Parked in a “dry barn” 37 years ago, this 1948 Ford F3 pickup just oozes that barn find patina. I found myself wondering if the tires really still hold air or if… more»
Bargain Drop-Top: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
As a huge fan of the Love Bug movies growing up, I’m surprised I’ve never owned a Beetle. That doesn’t mean I’m not a fan, though—the simplicity and robustness of the little car has charmed many through the years…. more»
Not Quite A GT40: Fiberfab Avenger V8
You may remember Fiberfab, if you’re old enough, from their dreamlike ads for their kit cars in the back of motoring magazines. Promising exotic sports car looks with only a little effort, I remember thinking how easy it looked…. more»
British Motoring Monday: 1958 Berkeley Project
The first time I ever saw a Berkeley it was hanging on the wall of a foreign car repair shop in Raleigh, NC. Turns out the shop owner had it and had run out of convenient storage places, wasn’t… more»
Teutonic Convertible: 1968 Mercedes 280SL
Mid-60’s Mercedes have a well-earned reputation of being rock-solid and reliable, if not overly dynamic. The “pagoda-roof” convertibles (so named because of the unusual hardtop profile shown in this picture) are no exception, and they also come with attractive… more»
Low Mileage Parts Hauler: 1960 Ford Ranchero
We’ve talked about the larger early Ford Rancheros recently on Barn Finds, but I have a soft spot for this smaller, Falcon-based version. In my favorite period Wimbledon White color, this would be the basis for my perfect shop… more»
Over 50 Cars in Florida Estate Sale!
I feel more than a tinge of sadness when a find like this shows up. A collector in Florida has died, and his collection is being sold off by a dealer; the first ones have appeared on eBay. But… more»
Boat House Find: 1953-55 Corvette
1953-55 Corvettes aren’t the usual type of car one finds in a barn. Sure, there’s the occasional incident where one is bricked up and left, but that’s not the norm. But that’s exactly what we have here, complete with… more»
British Motoring Monday: Entry Level MGB’s
We’re trying a new feature idea out for Barn Finds on Mondays where we examine some of the finer British cars out there. Today, we’re going to look at one of the most common and inexpensive ways to enter… more»
One Owner & 19k Miles: 1975 Fiat X1/9
The most unusual thing about this car is that it’s still there! By that, I mean that most 70’s Fiats I’ve seen have rusted beyond all recognition. I’ve heard all kinds of stories that they were rusty when unloaded… more»
Squarebird Ahoy: 1959 Ford Thunderbird
I have fond memories of motorboating around in my uncle’s 1960 Thunderbird. Why do I call it “motorboating”? Several reasons, not the least of which are the low burbling sounds at idle through the dual exhausts and the smooth… more»
