Owner Went West: Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo Z

This rare Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo Z popped up in a New Hampshire barn, where it’s been stashed since the owner left for the West Coast in 2003 – and never returned. Fortunately, it looks like he or she… more»

One Owner Time Capsule: 1970 Chevy Nova

This 1970 Chevrolet Nova is pictured with its longtime original owner, and despite the rather confusing craigslist description, it does appear to be a real-deal survivor. As a lifelong California car, rust seems non-existent, but the otherwise decent interior… more»

One of 104: 20th Anniversary Mustang GT350

Although special edition Mustangs are not hard to find, there are occasionally examples that were truly built in limited numbers. Unlike a genuine Shelby or other six-figure ‘Stang, this 1984 Mustang GT350 is an anniversary edition and one of… more»

Barn Find in Miniature: 1993 Subaru Justy

When grandparents grow fearful of the land-barge Lincoln, they tend to go smaller and (conceivably) safer in their next ride. This Subaru Justy popped up on the Worcester, Mass. craigslist as a barn find that the original owner purchased… more»

Affordable Exotica: 1972 Citroen SM

The Citroen SM has become quite popular among collectors of exotics and fans of French automobiles alike, which has priced them out of reach for many hobbyists. Despite their superior driving dynamics, complex equipment and a propensity for rust make… more»

George Jones Edition: 1979 Ford Thunderbird

Country music legend George Jones enjoyed a career that spanned decades, landing him on numerous top 10 charts and culminating with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Perhaps less of a crowning moment is when his friends loaned him the… more»

Rough Cosmetics: 1982 Porsche 911SC

If you had a warehouse, what would you store in it? In the case of one seller on eBay, it appears the answer to that question is air-cooled Porsches. This 1982 911SC is being sold for a reasonable price… more»

4WD Motorhome: 1975 Mercedes L911

Mercedes-Benz has long been known for its commercial-division creations, but while its long-distance trucking rigs get plenty of exposure, its lineup of Expedition Trucks is less well known. This example for sale in Houston is certainly new to me, but… more»

Petty Edition: Sub-10,000 Mile Pontiac Grand Prix

Richard Petty has some impressive staying power. Despite retiring from the limelight years ago, his name is still revered in NASCAR fan circles, and it has graced motorsports memorabilia for generations. Upon his retirement in the early 1990s, Pontiac… more»

Stored Since 2000: $500 1987 Jaguar XJ6

When a seller has a realistic sense of both the work required to bring a project back to life and the value of said project when it’s complete, it can result in a very fair deal for all parties…. more»

330 Kilometers From New: 1995 Mustang GT

It takes great restraint to buy a car and park it. It may seem like a waste to those of who drive our projects, but some owners aren’t nearly as sentimental, apparently. Barn Finds reader J. Jefferson spotted a 1995 Ford… more»

Racing Pedigree? 1973 Porsche 911S

An interesting long-hood Porsche 911 popped up on social media this week, prompting a firestorm of comments on the rarity and proposed value of an already pricey project with some desirable competition components still attached. The hood-mounted fog lamps… more»

Gray Market Find: 1982 BMW 323i

As the owner of a Euro-spec 1980 BMW 320, this gray-market garage find immediately caught my eye. This is a 1982 BMW 323i, which is perhaps the most desirable model in the E21 3-Series platform. The story behind this… more»

Gas Tank Hogwash: 1977 Ford Pinto

The Ford Pinto name still has the effect of striking up conversations about exploding fuel tanks and some such, but the reality is that it seems many owners never came close to losing their car in a ball of… more»

Sunroof Prototype: 1983 Volvo 242

What does it take to make a car rare? Is it simply limited production, or must there also be some feature or option that sets it apart from the masses? This 1983 Volvo 242 DL coupe falls into the… more»

To The Gulf And Back: 1986 Mercury Capri 5.0

One of the best ways to sell a project car, in my opinion, is to show it with an eye-popping background. The second best way to sell a car is to tell potential buyers you drove it there and it made… more»

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