Clever Packaging: 1961 Chevy Corvair Rampside

$3K seems like a decent price for a classic Corvair Rampside pickup, one of the more clever classic trucks to emerge from the 1960s. The seller says this one runs well, but it does appear to have some prior… more»

Strong Runner: 1981 Chevy C30 Dually

The dually-bodied Chevy pickups are not necessarily some engineering marvel or particularly rare vehicle, but when they pop up in clean condition, they always strike me as eye-catching. Perhaps it’s because the early examples like this were somewhat rudimentary… more»

40 Years Family Owned: 1961 Austin Healey 3000

The listing for this 1961 Austin Healey 3000 is a tale of caution for those of us with projects languishing in the garage. The seller is the son-in-law of the long-term owner who had bought seemingly every part for… more»

Suicide Doors: 1970 Ford Thunderbird

While it’s no big secret around here that I’m the resident Euro-car fanboy, there are exceptions to every rule. Take this 1970 Ford Thunderbird sedan, for example. While this isn’t my preferred year (I love the early fifth generation… more»

Swap or Rebuild: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

We received this tip about a 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo with a busted oil pan from Barn Finds reader Dean, who enthusiastically suggested its candidacy for an LS engine swap. It’s an obvious choice for a car like this, but… more»

Rare Captive Import: 1976 Dodge Colt

Among the legions of captive imports we usually write about, I can’t recall seeing a Dodge Colt wagon anytime recently. Based on the Mitsubishi Galant, which lived on in many forms under the Mopar flag, this example is a… more»

Parts or Restore? 1962 Mack B61

So, consider me surprised: restored Mack B61 trucks command a decent price when restored, upwards of $20,000 or more. Does that make this project-grade example a bargain at $2,400? I’m not sure, but I’ll bet one our resident Mack… more»

Desert Car: 1958 BMW Isetta

The BMW Isetta continues to mature as a collector car, both among vintage car enthusiasts and BMW fans alike. This has led to project-grade examples or parts cars like this one popping up for sale instead of heading straight… more»

Cheap First Gen! 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

In the latest chapter of, “Why isn’t this car worth more?”, I ask how a clean first-generation Ford Taurus SHO can be selling so cheaply. It looks clean, stock, and is described as being in excellent condition. It is… more»

Clean MK1 Coupe: 1980 Volkswagen Jetta

I remain amazed at how few Volkswagens from the first and second generations are seen anywhere – on the road, in classifieds, or parted out in the junkyard. It’s a mystery to me as to where they all went,… more»

Genuine Manx? Barn Find VW Buggy

You have to be careful how you refer to the many different designs of VW-based dune buggy kits made throughout the 60s, 70s, and 80s. A genuine Meyers Manx – the one that started it all – will command… more»

Fire Victim: 1953 Dodge M37

We’re accustomed to Dodge M37s and Power Wagons looking rough around the edges, so the sight of this example wearing a few different colors and looking somewhat bruised isn’t perceived as a big deal. However, it did experience an… more»

Garaged Since ’86: 1968 Datsun 1600

There’s a car I keep going back to on my (long) list of prospective projects I’d like to own, and the Datsun 1600 roadster is perpetually on it. I love the looks, as it’s proportioned just right for a… more»

All Metal Conversion: 1979 Porsche 911 SC Wide Body

This seller has found more than a few interesting barn find gems hidden away in estates and garages, and this steel-bodied widebody converted 1979 Porsche 911SC is their latest discovery. This type of 911 rarely emerges anymore, a complete… more»

Trade for Kei Truck: 1971 Honda AN600

I had a deep fascination with these little Honda AN600s, no thanks to Barn Finds listing an Exclusive for one a few years ago that piqued my curiosity. While not everyone digs the microcar scene, these were pretty clever machines,… more»

Daily Driven: 1956 Land Rover Series 1

The seller doesn’t know much about the history of this 1956 Land Rover, but has confirmed it was at one point sold to a junkyard before emerging with a new owner in Nevada. That’s a story that warms my… more»