Colonial Yellow Project: 1978 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

One of the more memorable listings I can recall for a Chevrolet K5 Blazer in yellow involved a very nice truck that went for over $80,000 in the supercharged market of 2022. The truck was nice, for sure, but… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1985 BMW 733i and Parts Car

If you’re a fan of European big body sedans that can hustle better than anything its size should, you might like the E23-chassis BMW 7-Series, one of the last eras of BMW’s flagship that can be found with a… more»

Big Block Survivor: 1997 Ford F-250 XLT

When it comes to the OBS Ford trucks – the “Old Body Style” era – it seems there is no shortage of buyers who want clean, well-equipped examples. Despite seemingly falling under my internal score card of desirable versus… more»

Donated Collector Car: 1998 BMW M3

You know me: I love donated vehicles, mostly because it’s amazing what gems get discarded by generous owners or overwhelmed heirs tasked with settling an estate. However it happens, you can strike gold with some of these donation lots,… more»

Well Documented: 1986 Porsche 944

Almost all of us want to find the best price possible for a collector or hobby vehicles – it’s common sense. However, there are occasions for paying top dollar or at least market rate when a car appears to… more»

Junkyard Trade? 1975 Renault 17 Gordini

Renault was seen as not much more than a curiosity in the U.S. for much of its time here, which included stints as a small-scale manufacturer to importing vehicles under the AMC brand. Overall, despite being a powerhouse in… more»

Brown Beast: 1980 Cadillac Seville

While not a huge success commercially, and somewhat scorned in the years after its introduction, the infamous “bustle back” Cadillac Seville has managed to cultivate a following that endures to this day. The styling is the obvious reason for… more»

Backyard Find: 1992 Ford Mustang 5.0 Project

It is sometimes difficult to work up the gumption to restore a make and model you love if you feel a car has gone too far down a certain path. What I mean by this is when you scope… more»

Rare ASC Conversion: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible

There exists a legion of cars that are rare but not desirable. The 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible is undoubtedly in this camp, although we have seen a few exceptional examples trade for strong money. The car shown here… more»

Factory Blue Paint? 1987 Pontiac Fiero

It’s amazing what a color can do for a car. You could have the most mundane vehicle, or one built in huge numbers, and most of us wouldn’t give them a second look. But when it’s painted in a… more»

Better Than Advertised: 1988 Jaguar XJS V12

Most of us have been disappointed at least once when it comes to vehicle purchases. That’s because sellers can sometimes be shady, but more often, it’s simply a matter of one person being able to live with flaws the… more»

Parked for 10 Years: 1978 Porsche 911

Because I’m a sucker for a good “car discovery” story, I’m taken with the tale behind this 1978 Porsche 911 that popped up on Facebook a few days ago. The owner claims he used to drive this 911 every… more»

Alfa Romeo Carabo Tribute: Fiberfab Aztec 7

The last time we saw one of these unusual Fiberfab Aztec 7 kit cars for sale was right here on Barn Finds and written by yours truly; I guess you could say I’m drawn to this wild and weird… more»

Busso Project: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6

1980s-era Alfa Romeos often get lumped into the single category of being drop-top Spider models. However, if you do this, you’re missing out on two of the great bargains of the sports sedan and hot hatch category, which includes… more»

Cheap Exotic: 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10

We’ve seen a few different peaks and valleys in the collector car market over the last few years, and it’s getting harder and harder to predict where the next great sports car value is going to come from. As… more»

Worthy of Collecting? 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE

It may surprise you to learn that two of the cleaner Pontiac Sunbirds convertibles on eBay at the moment are selling for $6,000 and $9,000, respectively, at the moment. There’s also a third project-grade example with a starting bid… more»

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