High School Project: 1955 Chevrolet 3200 Pickup

I will admit to having a few projects that I’m beginning to wonder if they will ever get off the ground. One of them many of you already know about, and that’s the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. This project… more»

Acapulco Project: 1974 Volkswagen Thing

This rare  Acapulco Edition Volkswagen Thing is one of just 400 examples made by Volkswagen of Mexico. The blue-and-white color scheme and matching interior is perhaps one the more distinctive models ever made, but also a totally acceptable look… more»

1928 Bugatti 44 Faux Cabriolet par Labourdette Survivor

Sometimes the story of a certain car is even better than the car itself. In the case of this 1928 Bugatti 44 Faux Cabriolet, both the car and its discovery are equally fascinating. This Bugatti is a stunning original,… more»

From Mecum to Donation: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette

A few weeks ago, we featured a hot-rodded Pontiac Fiero offered up for sale with the tags from the auction it was purchased from still on the car. This 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is a recent charitable donation that is… more»

Found on the Farm: UK Classic Car Collection

YouTube explorers are increasingly focused on finding fields and barns full of old cars, which is great for the rest of us who can’t spend our waking hours peering into overgrown backyards. Now, sometimes, these “finds” are over-hyped as… more»

T-5 Project Car: 1960 Porsche 356

The Porsche 356 is a sought-after sports car, and likely will be for as long as there are buyers who wish to put one in their garage. Finding one for reasonable money these days is near impossible, especially if… more»

StarLighter Edition? 1973 GMC Motorhome

The GMC Motorhome is well known around these parts, appreciated as an emerging collectible that goes for very big money when completely restored and/or in survivor condition. Many of them have seemingly survived in decent shape, which is a… more»

Garage Find Ghia: 1976 Ford Mustang II

One of the car discovery scenarios I still can’t believe happens is the buying of a house and finding a vintage ride in the garage. It does still seem to occur with enough frequency to not be considered a… more»

Junk or Gem? Donated 1992 BMW M5

As some of you likely know by now, I really enjoy seeing what turns up at the charitable donation lots. It’s pretty remarkable what people give away in exchange for a modest tax break, and you have to wonder… more»

Rare Two Door: 1975 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe

There are some cars that are just achingly pretty yet still reasonably affordable. While beauty is subjective and certainly not valuable enough to warrant over-paying for a rough specimen, cars like this 1975 Jaguar XJ6 coupe remind us that… more»

Barn Find Big Block: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Many of us have friends and colleagues who are into old cars, but we don’t always know it until we’re standing in their barn and looking at some forgotten project. That’s the story with this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette convertible,… more»

Desirable 5-Speed: 1973 BMW Bavaria

When it comes to vintage BMWs, we tend to become mildly fixated on the classic 2002 and the always-valuable E9 3.0 coupes. The sedans get far less love and attention, and it’s a shame because they are equally great… more»

12K Original Miles: 1975 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Stunning isn’t an adequate word to describe this 1975 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, which is listed for sale by a Jaguar and Land Rover dealer in Seattle. To me, this is one of the most beautiful Cadillacs ever made… more»

Summer Special: 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

Cheap and cheerful is very much a thing when it comes to project cars, and this 1992 Ford Mustang LX convertible is a great example of this phenomenon. It’s far from pristine and its originality was thrown out the… more»

Airstream Accessory: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

We love cars with a good story here at Barn Finds, and this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T certainly seems to be such an example. In addition to its intriguing history, the Charger is desirable simply for being in unrestored… more»

Parked for 10 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is a project car in every sense of the word, but it could be a smart way to enter into Stingray ownership given the needs seem fairly straightforward for sorting out. That’s not to… more»

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