“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled Mopars yearning to breathe free…” With apologies to Emma Lazarus and the Statue of Liberty, I think you’re going to have to be someone with just that attitude to take a crack at… more»
Jan 5, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Sunbeam Ambush: A Tiger & Three Alpines
As the resident Barn Finds British car nut, I often find myself looking over submitted Anglo-oriented finds and trying to figure out what I’d do if they were mine. That happened right away once I saw this Sunbeam collection… more»
Jan 4, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Last Year C3 Survivor: 1982 Corvette
The C3 Corvette had been long in the tooth for a while by 1982, but it was still one of the sleekest American cars available. This one appears to be a very original survivor and is available for purchase here… more»
Jan 4, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cop Motor, Cop Tires…1976 Plymouth Gran Fury
Okay, so it’s not quite the Bluesmobile, which was a two-year older Dodge Monaco, but that’s the first thing I thought of when I saw this 1976 Plymouth Gran Fury ex-police car. It’s for sale here on eBay without a reserve,… more»
Jan 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Rust-Free Patchwork Quilt: 1971 Chevelle SS 454
Sure, all the sheet metal isn’t original any more–but that might be a small price to pay if this 1971 SS 454 Chevelle really is rust-free. It’s listed for sale here on eBay without a reserve, and bidding has already passed $13,000. Livonia,… more»
Jan 2, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Sun Bleached! 1976 Pontiac Firebird
Sometimes those of us looking for bargain classic car finds need to expand our search parameters! Nestled amongst the fleets of Crown Victorias, Chevy pickups and other nondescript governmental sedans, I found this inexpensive (if the auction stays low)… more»
Jan 2, 2018 • For Sale • 75 Comments
One Of Sixteen: 1962 Pontiac GP Super Duty Barn Find!
Many times I look at cars that are claimed to be rare by their sellers and wonder how rare is “rare.” Not this time – this is one of only sixteen Grand Prix Super Duty cars produced in 1962, as… more»
Jan 2, 2018 • For Sale • 82 Comments
Last Of The Line: 1958 Packard “Packardbaker”
1958 brought an end to the storied Packard marque. It was not an elegant end by most accounts, as basically low-budget add-ons were attached to the basic Studebaker shell to create a different look that not everyone found attractive…. more»
Jan 1, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Been Local For A While: 1959 Edsel Corsair
This 1959 Edsel Corsair has been a “local car” for over a decade according to the seller. I’m sure you know what I mean — the classic that you see either on the road or in someone’s yard, and… more»
Dec 31, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1978 Porsche 911 Targa: Garaged For Three Years, But…
Some cars just live a rough life. Maybe they were appreciated by some point by a past owner, and in the case of a “find,” they may be appreciated in the present, but in between — well, let’s just… more»
Dec 31, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
It’s A Runner–Sort Of: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
I suppose since there are fuel tank issues, the title really isn’t quite correct, but I was surprised nonetheless to read that this 1956 Cadillac Eldorado actually runs and drives as long as you use an auxiliary fuel tank… more»
Dec 30, 2017 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Should They Have Stopped? 1970 Corvette
Every time I think we’ve covered all the possible abominations beautifully modified Corvettes out there, someone finds another one. What started as a 1970 Corvette is now for sale here on eBay. As I write this there have already been… more»
Dec 29, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Flames & 20 Horsepower? 1958 NSU Prinz
Someone must have had quite a sense of humor to paint nice flames (according to the seller) on this 1958 NSU Prinz equipped with an inline 2 (not a typo)! 20 ground pounding horsepower come from the 35.6 cubic… more»
Dec 29, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Survivor Reader Find: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco B. for this terrific find! This 1975 Pontiac Firebird Esprit looks like the classic survivor that needs nothing. How often do you find that? The question is, would you rather have this superb… more»
Dec 28, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Beater Classic? 1963 Studebaker Champ
While many of us dream about immaculate classics uncovered from barns, storage units or fields, not everyone can afford either the price of one of those cars or can store a classic that can’t serve a daily purpose. For… more»
Dec 28, 2017 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Storage Find: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville
What a cool find! This 1966 Pontiac Bonneville, listed for sale here on eBay, was sitting until recently in dry, heated storage — and it had been there for 30 years! The seller has done some refurbishment work and is… more»
