Take one Porsche 928. Add fiberglass, custom paint and some, shall we say interesting design elements, possibly even a tube frame, all added by a custom car shop in West Virginia. Fast forward 30 plus years and you have… more»
Jun 15, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
The seller of this Oldsmobile 442 tells us what they can about the car in this eBay auction listing, but there are still some questions in my mind. However, what we can see about the car looks interesting, and… more»
Jun 15, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Porsche 356 Barn Find–Rusty But Mostly Complete
Situation: you’ve always wanted a Porsche 356, but prices have gotten out of reach. You don’t want a fiberglass, Beetle-based replica. What other options are there? Well, after an investment in body shop classes at the local community college,… more»
Jun 14, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Could It Be A Bargain? 1965 Jaguar S-Type
Long time Barn Finds readers will know I have a very soft spot in my heart for 1960’s Jaguar S-Types; I grew up in my Dad’s and loved it very much. This one, like most inexpensive Jaguars, could… more»
Jun 13, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
A Castaway? 1958 Nash Metropolitan
What a hoot! This 1958 Nash Metropolitan by the name of “The Minnow” (Gilligan’s Island, anyone?) is running, driving, licensed and insured for street use. It’s listed for sale here on eBay, with a buy it now of $3,000… more»
Jun 13, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1954 Allied–So What Is It?
Being car folks, I’m betting you will know what a Cisitalia is–a rather rare (~170 made) Italian sports car that was considered so beautiful when produced it was one of the first, if not the first automobile exhibited at… more»
Jun 13, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
“Drives Like A Lazy-Boy Couch”: 1979 Buick LeSabre Limited
LeSabre. What an evocative name for a car. From the original 1951 concept car all the way up to its demise in 2005, the name meant something special. Of course, it could be argued that some of the cars… more»
Jun 12, 2017 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Bronze It! 1972 AMC Ambassador Survivor
If you want a perfect example of what AMC was producing for middle America in the early 1970s, this is it! Resplendent in Baja Bronze Metallic paint that I think may be original (there’s no sign of masking around… more»
Jun 12, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
27 Years In A Lean-To: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS
When I first saw that this was an SS396 El Camino, I immediately was suspicious. We’ve seen a lot of SS badged Chevrolet vehicles that turn out to be just that; badged. However, this one looks real and comes… more»
Jun 11, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Family Ownership: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair
This beautiful 1966 Chevrolet Corvair 110 4-door hardtop has been in the same family since new. With 98,400 miles and a four year old high quality repaint, it really looks the part of a survivor despite the repaint–fitting into… more»
Jun 11, 2017 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored Since 1981: 1958 TR3A Running Project
Stored since 1981, this 1958 Triumph TR3A has been awaiting refurbishment for a while. Unfortunately, the owner has realized that it will be uneconomical to have the car professionally restored, and thus the shop has listed it for sale here… more»
Jun 11, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Not Perfectly Original But Perfect! 1973 Corvette
One of these days I will own a C3 Corvette, if only to see if either the naysayers or enthusiasts are right about these cars. I still think as a general rule they are inexpensive for what they offer,… more»
Jun 7, 2017 • For Sale • 63 Comments
Burned Toast! A Corvette Bites The Dust!
I have a hard time believing that this pile of ash that used to be a 1960 Corvette is now listed for sale here on Copart.com. Thanks to Ed VonC. for this smoking hot find! Yes. That is the real… more»
Jun 7, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1987 Shelby GLHS Survivor: Black Beauty!
Having owned a regular, non-turbo Shelby Charger at one point and enjoying it a great deal, I vividly recall the first time I saw a GLHS and was blown away by it. If you share those feelings, you can… more»
Jun 6, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
It Didn’t Come That Way: 1984 Cadillacamino
According to the seller, this is a combination of the front half of a 1984 Cadillac Coupe De Ville and the rear half of an El Camino. Honestly, I don’t agree; I think the rear part is just custom,… more»
Jun 6, 2017 • For Sale • 27 Comments
17 Interesting Cars, One Price, But What Is That Price?
Thanks to Barn Finds reader C.Jay for sending in this somewhat cryptic find! The ad here on craigslist says there are 17 cars for sale, none with titles, that are all for sale for a single price–but there’s no… more»
