The Corvette ZRI remains one of the most under-appreciated modern classics on the market, and is still incredibly cheap for the level of performance it offers. This 1991 example is loaded to the gunwales with all the right equipment,… more»
About Jeff Lavery
After waking up and realizing my paid-for Civic Si left me empty and bored, I’ve been on a bender of daily-driving BMWs that constantly test my love affair with vintage machinery. I’ve tried Miatas and Mustangs but keep coming back to the church of blue-and-white, despite their best efforts to test my devotion. Although I’m still searching for that next great barn find, I’m content to own two projects that were headed straight past storage and into the scrap pile if it weren't for some divine intervention and an understanding wife, two things no gearhead should be without.
20 hours ago • Exclusives • 9 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1987 Dodge D150 Pickup
A Barn Finds reader has shared with us a very clean 1987 Dodge Ram 150 for sale. This truck is a southern survivor, with just 130,000 original miles, the reliable 318 V8, cold AC, and lots of recent maintenance. The seller… more»
23 hours ago • For Sale • 17 Comments
Special Order Paint: 1957 Porsche 356A
This 1957 Porsche 356A coupe is an impressively straight project car, fresh out of long-term ownership that ended with the caretaker sprucing it up prior to the sale. The 356 is a desirable early model with several unique styling… more»
Aug 21, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Daytona 500 Tribute: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am
Domestic muscle in the early 1980s was somewhat of an oxymoron, and bright spots hard to find. This 1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a reminder that any “performance” car from the Big 3 capable of knocking of 0-60… more»
Aug 20, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
AMG Modified: 1991 Mercedes 190E
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E is equipped with the 2.6L inline-six and a host of AMG upgrades, both cosmetic and performance-minded. The car is a gray market example and wears larger AMG monoblock wheels; an upgraded suspension; Sebring exhaust; and… more»
Aug 20, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Never Seen One: 1972 Meyers Manx Shark
In the 60s and 70s, Volkswagen-based fiberglass kits were a dime a dozen, with myriad styles and colors to choose from. This listing on craigslist labels this particular model as a “Meyers Shark”, for which I can find next… more»
Aug 20, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Wonderful Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang California Special
This 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special is an impressive survivor, highly original in its condition and still wearing its California black plates. The seller provides a compelling narrative as to the car’s longtime West Coast roots and long-term… more»
Aug 19, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Black Plate Coupe: 1963 Mercedes 300SE
This rare 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SE coupe is listed as a project that needs minor restoration work, apparently with one owner from the 1970s until just recently. The W112 clearly needs its pneumatic refreshed, but the seller claims it’s quite… more»
Aug 19, 2019 • Stories • 14 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: Parts Harvesting Score!
I have been negligent in posting any recent junkyard expeditions, but finally had a Saturday morning clear and a yard in sight that had two excellent parts cars for my two most recent project acquisitions. Theres isn’t much else… more»
Aug 18, 2019 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Street Legal Buggy: 1976 Allison Daytona
There are many classic cars that get a backseat and suddenly lose everything that made them visual stunners. I hate to pick on an obscure car like this 1976 Allison Daytona dune buggy, but this is a case of… more»
Aug 18, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Replica Roadster: 1953 Allard J2X Kit
This 1953 Allard J2X may fool you at first, but the asking price of just $9,950 clues you in pretty quick that it’s not the real deal. This is a kit car variant of the classic (and valuable) Allard… more»
Aug 18, 2019 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Desert Dry Project: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
This 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is no small project, but the seller contends its life-long residence in Arizona and New Mexico has played a significant role in the body remaining largely rust-free. While the car isn’t currently what you’d call… more»
Aug 17, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Runs and Drives: 1973 AMC AMX
This 1973 AMC AMX is described as a running / driving project car that comes with a host of spare parts needed for completing its restoration. The seller notes that the AMX drives quite well, with a 401 V8… more»
Aug 17, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1942 Willys MB
This 1942 Willys MB was found in a Utah garage where it had been parked years earlier. Left there as a running vehicle, the Willys no longer runs and will need an overall refresh to return to road use;… more»
Aug 17, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Low Mileage Turbo: 1988 Saab 900 SPG
This 1988 Saab 900 is a rare SPG model, short form for Special Performance Group. This was the Motorsports group of BMW or Special Vehicles Team from Ford – but in a distinctly Swedish package. The 900 SPG blended… more»
Aug 17, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Survivor Sedan: 1985 AMC Eagle
While the AMC Eagle Wagon tends to grab much of the spotlight, the Eagle sedan is just as interesting (if not more so) for being an American sedan with 4WD in an era when Audi hadn’t yet found its… more»
