Longtime barn finder Rocco B. sent us this cool 1979 Manta Mirage kit car find that is listed for sale here on craigslist. The car is currently located in Meritt Island, Florida. Unlike a lot of kit cars, the… more»
Mar 10, 2018 • For Sale • 84 Comments
34K Miles: 1968 Chevelle SS396 With AC!
Considering that the seller’s son drove this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 over 2,500 miles last week across the country, I think we can safely say that the 34,206-mile two-owner car is in pretty decent mechanical condition. Actually, I think… more»
Mar 10, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Project: #83 Of 90 1980 Hugger Camaros
The 1980 Hugger Camaro was a very limited edition of cars with quite an interesting story behind them. In a nutshell, a man named Tom Nehl was trying to fund his racing team’s entry into the 1980 24 Hours… more»
Mar 9, 2018 • Exclusives For Sale • 22 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: $450 1985 Ford Ranger
Some of you may have fond memories of the early Ford Ranger, as it really was a distinctive truck — one size smaller than the full-size trucks of the time, one size larger than the imported mini-pickups. This one… more»
Mar 9, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
In A Shed For Years! 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo
As much beloved as the original Porsche 930 Turbo is by Stuttgartphiles, it’s hard for me to believe that a low-mileage example has deteriorated to this state. I’d love to know the story behind it, but the advertisement posted… more»
Mar 8, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Take It On! Land Rover Series II
It’s not often you see a Series II Land Rover for sale as they were only produced from 1958 to 1961. This one is listed here on eBay and is being sold with an opening bid of $3,500 with no reserve… more»
Mar 5, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
It’s Real! 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS
Yes, it really is a V8 SS car, and no, it’s not completely rusted out! As a matter of fact, it’s relatively solid, although you’ll need to replace a lot of components. The car is for sale here on eBay where… more»
Mar 5, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
“For The Young At Heart”: 1966 Glassic Phantom
At first glance, you might think you are looking at a 1930s car. As it turns out, the car is old as it was produced over 50 years ago, but not as old as you’d think. This 1966 Glassic Phantom… more»
Mar 3, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
No Reserve! Very Original 1979 Pontiac Firebird
GM’s F-bodies are either a car you get (and might have worn a mullet at one point) or you don’t (why is anyone interested in these overweight, underpowered 1970s legacies?). If you wore your mullet proudly, you might want… more»
Mar 2, 2018 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Original Owner (Really!): R-2 Supercharged 1963 Studebaker Avanti
While I see a lot of “one-owner” ads that are really “one-owner + one or two flipper” ads, this 1963 R-2 Studebaker Avanti really is a one-owner car; the seller and his new wife bought the car on August… more»
Mar 2, 2018 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Help Solve A Mystery: Find This Race Car!
Barn Finds reader Michael has written in and suggested that we help with the search for this one-off sports car. The “wanted” listing is here on craigslist and is suitably from Bridgehampton, New York. We don’t know a lot about… more»
Feb 27, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Surprisingly Solid: 1963 Renault Caravelle
The Renault Caravelle was a pretty body in search of some more power in the United States. And, I should add, a pretty rusty body in most cases. However, this 1963 model seems to have escaped a lot of the… more»
Feb 23, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Jaguar Land Rover Auction Of 100 “Affordable Classics”
I got an email today from my fellow Barn Finds writer Jeff Lavery with a link to a story about this auction. Oh my. Oh, oh my. My favorite genre of car is British “normal” cars. Yes, I know… more»
Feb 23, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
It’s Got A Hemi! 1941 Plymouth
The pictures aren’t as good as I’d like, but this 1941 Plymouth complete with a DeSoto Hemi (!) could be one of those hot rods that makes magazine covers (we’ll be happy to feature it if you buy it… more»
Feb 22, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Entombed for 42 Years: 1956 Ford F100
This 1956 Ford F100 pickup looks almost idyllic in this picture, taken prior to it’s exhumation from dry storage that it had occupied since 1976. Now it’s for sale here on eBay, where bidding is just under $5,000 as I… more»
Feb 22, 2018 • For Sale • 35 Comments
The Caretaker – An Unbelievable Tribute Vehicle
I’ll bet you’ve never seen a vehicle quite like this before — if you think you have, take a second look! While the front end may be late model GM FWD (more about that later), the rear end is… more»
