Although the recipe was basically the same, the Spirit always strikes me as a wholly different car compared to the Gremlin it replaced. Perhaps it was because the Gremlin was so polarizing as a design and the Spirit seemed subdued… more»
Terrific in Taiga: 1974 BMW 2002 Tii
Among any collector car circle, there are certain colors that usually cause people to take a closer look, even if the car’s condition is rough. Take, for instance, Irish Green Porsche 911s, or Hugger Orange Camaros – almost without… more»
Pace Car Tribute: 1995 Impala SS Brickyard
Over the years, racing events like the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 have inspired numerous marketing opportunities, not the least of which is the creation of tribute cars to commemorate a brand’s involvement as the official pace car leading… more»
Last of the Dinosaurs: 1988 Buick LeSabre
It’s not long ago that station wagons of this vintage were among the furthest things from what could be considered a desirable car. Yet here we are, smack between Gen X’ers who want to relive their high school days… more»
Donated Classics: 1970 Chevy Malibu and More!
It’s amazing what gets donated these days. We first flagged a 1970 Chevy Malibu that ended up at a donation center somewhere near Anaheim, California, shocked to see it listed as running and driving well and looking largely rust-free…. more»
1,050 Canuck Editions: 1975 Chevy Laguna S3
Not too long ago, we were lamenting the loss of a former Barn Finds feature, a Chevrolet Laguna S3 that ended up in a junkyard. That was a sad sight, and really drove home how important it is to aggressively pursue… more»
Former Rally Star: 1985 Super Duty Fiero
Although craigslist and eBay are chock-full of interesting projects and former race cars, some of the best finds turn up on club websites and other less visible forums. Thanks for Barn Finds reader Peter who spotted a very interesting Pontiac Fiero… more»
$700 Moving Sale: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron (Relisted!)
UPDATE 3/16/17 – The ad was deleted right after we featured this one, but it’s been relisted again here on craigslist. The listing says that the car must be paid for and towed away within three weeks so you’d… more»
How Many Are Left? 1981 Toyota Sunchaser
Today was a messy day in the Northeast, casting doubt that springtime is going to arrive in the near-term. So it goes without saying that when you’re heaving snow off the shovel with about three inches of water underneath,… more»
Just $300 Bones: 1980 Ford Pinto Wagon
So the best things in life are not always free. And sometimes, free is not good at all. Despite the fact that the seller of this handsome 1980 Ford Pinto wagon received the car as a gift, he is… more»
$525K Museum Piece: 1944 KDF Type 82E
Here’s the thing about Volkswagens: when you cross into the earliest examples, models used in wartime, or vans with lots of windows, the price of entry changes dramatically. No longer is it just an air-cooled ‘Dub; it is an… more»
Special Seats: 1983 Firebird Recaro Edition
Ask most cars guys (and girls) and at least some of them will claim to have been distracted by a nice seat. I’m guilty – I have spent far too much time chasing sport seats in one configuration or… more»
Dog Approved: 1967 International Travelall
Although I don’t claim to be a hunter, there’s something uniquely American about a truck loaded up with flannel clothes, weapons, beef jerky and man’s best friend. I’ve never hung out in a tree scouting for deer, but I’d… more»
Real J Code: 1968 Dodge Super Bee
When it comes to Mopars, genuine Hemi cars tend to command all the marbles. That is, regardless of condition, they fetch a big price in both restored and unrestored condition. When those vehicles also come with numbers matching powerplants,… more»
One Repaint, All Stock: 1967 Chevy Camaro
“Unaltered” is a word used somewhat freely anymore, especially as it pertains to survivor cars. Sometimes it’s true, but most of the time, it tends to be exaggeration. In the case of this very clean and very stock 1967… more»
Rare Ghia Trim Survivor: 1976 Mercury Capri II
Ah, the lovely Mercury Capri. These Euro-inspired models are a rarity on these shores anymore, with many of them falling victim to the tin worm or just fading off into obscurity. It’s rare to find any roadgoing example, especially… more»
















