Parts or Restore: 1988 Porsche 928 S4

The Porsche 928, sadly, is always on the cusp of becoming a parts car if it’s rough shape. Despite the rapid rise in prices for anything with the Porsche crest on the hood, it hasn’t elevated models like the… more»

No Reserve and 18K Miles: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette

The C4 generation Chevrolet Corvette is a solid bargain in today’s emerging collector car landscape. The one issue is there’s no scarcity of supply, and when there’s an abundance of anything, values take a hit. The good news is… more»

Craigslist Find: 1971 Porsche 911 RS Tribute

If this garage could talk, it would likely tell us that the owner of this 1971 Porsche 911 Targa had a thing for sports cars. Sharing space with a Jaguar E-Type coupe, this 911 has been modified to resemble… more»

High Mileage V12 Driver: 1984 Ferrari 400i

One of the more satisfying details when reviewing a vintage sports car is to see that it actually racked up some mileage. Too often, collector cars – especially the European sort – are left as static display pieces to… more»

All Original Driver: 1976 Porsche 911S

This 1976 Porsche 911S is a nicely presented driver with what the seller claims is original paint and a matching-numbers drivetrain. Sitting on attractive Fuchs wheels that appear to be staggered slightly given how they fill out the rear… more»

Not a Lambo: Fiberfab Jamaican Kit Car

Kit cars always have an aura of mystery about them, which has a lot to do with the fact that these were limited-batch vehicles without the same sort of factory support that would lead to robust record-keeping. The Fiberfab… more»

Patina’d Notchback: 1961 Porsche 356 Super

When we hear the word “notchback”, we often think of a Fox body Mustang. Perhaps even one in police-spec configuration, as the highway patrols seemed to love the upright two-doors. But the same word has relevance in the air-cooled… more»

One Owner Roadster: 1969 MG Midget

The classic British roadster has perhaps been the most recognized symbol of the collector car hobby, representing an affordable access point into hobby car ownership. With classic looks, affordable parts, and top-down thrills standard, a first-time collector can find… more»

Beautiful Euro Camper: 1977 Mercedes-Benz 508D

These days, we tend to associate the name “Sprinter” with some of the most desirable camper vans on the marketplace. Especially over the last few years, camper vans have exploded in popularity, and they’re not exactly cheap. The Sprinter… more»

Turbo Hot Hatch: 1988 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

Like most car enthusiasts, I have a short list of vehicles that reside in the “If I ever found one, I’d buy one” category. While early 90s domestics aren’t a big target of mine, the Dodge Daytona is an… more»

3,600 Mile Restomod: 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia

When you’re considering a modified car to buy, one of the more challenging aspects of the transaction is whether the car aligns with your own tastes and preferences. For sellers, that’s the biggest risk of either embarking on a… more»

950-Mile Barn Find: 2005 Chevrolet SSR

Among modern classic vehicles, there is a muscle car of sorts that is a bit of a sleeper in the marketplace. That would be the later edition of the Chevrolet SSR pickup truck, which was always a bit of… more»

Stored Since 70s: 1950 Willys Jeepster

There’s something about old trucks with removable roofs and island communities that just goes hand in hand. If you’ve ever spent time in any of these places, be it Florida, the Outer Banks, the Oregon coast, and so on,… more»

Worth Fixing? 1962 Porsche 356 Project

There’s a certain level of empathy we tend to have here at Barn Finds when it comes to rescuing forlorn project cars. Many of us would likely make bad decisions (myself included) to save a special car that was… more»

Pro Built Show Truck: 7K-Mile 1988 Chevrolet Silverado

Within the automotive hobby, there are random segments and cross-sections wherein vehicles play a supporting role in some other transportation-related pursuit. I think of the small, regional airports where a private plane is stored and the British sports car… more»

29K Original Miles: 1983 Ford Thunderbird

While there’s always a temptation to seek out an exotic barn find, there’s a strong argument for buying a car that will provide some level of driving satisfaction while being fairly cheap to put back on the road in… more»

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