Super Clean Restovivor: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

I felt like calling this beautiful 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo a “survivor” rather than a “restovivor”, but it is wearing replacement paint on the hood and trunk lid (not huge in my book). With one family owning the car… more»

Cheap Classic? 1969 Ford Fairlane 500

I was excited when I saw this 1969 Ford Fairlane 500, partially because it still had what I think are the original type “GT” wheels. After reading the ad, I was bummed to find out they don’t come with… more»

White Star Lines: 1959 Pontiac Bonneville

No, it’s not the Titanic, although the side view of this car along with the squashed greenhouse styling makes it look very, very long! This 1959 Pontiac Bonneville is resplendent in its original white paint, star-shaped rear fins and… more»

Ever Seen A Better One? 1976 Dodge Aspen SE

Even if you  don’t like Dodge Aspens, you just have to admire the condition of this car! This 1976 Aspen SE appears to have only covered 27,671 miles and I’m not sure it could look any better in what… more»

One Lady Owner: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro

Not quite a survivor as it’s had one repaint in the original color, this 1975 Chevrolet Camaro appears to be what it is on the surface, a one-owner + flipper car that’s been really well taken care of it’s… more»

I Don’t Object! 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Hardtop

A lot of objections to project cars are answered by this terrific looking 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire hardtop. I’ll go into detail later, but you can tell from looking at the listing here on eBay that the car is pretty… more»

Cheap Bird–But Is It Inexpensive Enough?

I, for one, like the 64-66 Ford Thunderbirds. I also think they are undervalued in today’s collector car world. However, at some point you’ve got to really, really want to resurrect a car rather than find a way to… more»

Early Rotary Find: 1973 Mazda RX2

The younger readers we have may not even be aware that Mazda produced rotary-engined vehicles before the RX7 — surprise! One of their first little cars was the RX2, produced from 1970 to 1978 in both coupe and sedan… more»

9 Eclectic Finds In Pueblo West

Barn Finds reader Huff sent in this very eclectic collection of 9 classics all for sale from a single seller in Pueblo West, Colorado. They are advertised here on craigslist with a request to call if you want a… more»

Big Block 4-Speed: 1966 Chevelle SS

Sure, it’s not original. Neither color nor equipment are as they left the factory, but you have to admit it’s a fun combination! This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle was stored in a barn since the early 1980’s and recently made… more»

Not A Sheep! Porsche 928 In Wolf’s Clothing

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»