For a hot minute, I was convinced one of these tiny Hondas would be in my garage come the end of summer. Barn Finds actually had one listed as part of a collection of vehicles up for grabs, but I bid… more»
Only Calling Once! Warehouse Find in NJ
Why is it the ads with seemingly the most potential for an exciting find are written by people who seem almost reluctant to sell? Barn Finds reader Geoff flagged this very interesting craigslist find showing what appears to be a warehouse… more»
Former Horse Hauler: 1966 Chevy C-10
Old work trucks can serve all sorts of entertaining purposes, from the perfect vintage race car hauler to camping rigs with all the luxuries of home. But this 1966 Chevrolet C-10 leaves the doors open (literally!) to all sorts… more»
Best Year to Buy: 1981 Chevy Citation X11
The Chevy Citation will never be confused with a car that set the world on fire or took home repeat trophies on a “10 Best” list. No, it was the epitome of poor quality control and questionable execution that… more»
Original Paint: 1972 Mercury Capri
I did a double-take when checking out this original paint Mercury Capri for sale in sunny Los Gatos, California. I recently discovered a small repair shop in my neck of the woods that had a similar green Capri parked… more»
Clone Racer: 1973 Dodge Charger
If you’re OK with not owning the genuine article of a pricey car, replicas can be a good way to go. Personally, I’d have zero issues driving a Beck 550 Spyder kit, but some folks only like the real-deal…. more»
Baby Blue Barn Find: 1973 Toyota Hilux
It’s not often you find Japanese trucks of this vintage in honest condition without any major rust present. Datsun, Toyotas, you name it – if it resided in a wet or snowy climate, you can forget about finding one… more»
1 of 626: 1983 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible
Color me surprised: I didn’t know a Sunbird could be considered rare. Through the years, I’ve kept an eye on these things because of a weird affinity I have for the turbocharged models. One of my good friends in… more»
You Donated What?! Charitable Copart Classics
It’s been a while since we visited Copart’s classic selections, and I tend to like to add the “Donation” filter just to see what people have let go of that one of us might have snatched up. I understand… more»
Unrepeatable? As-New Cadillac Allante for $77K
There are moments every car guy says he’s going to be ready for. Most often, it pertains to having the cash and poise to jump on the exact car you’ve been searching for with no hesitation when it comes… more»
First $10K Gets It: 31K Mile ’85 Firebird
When looking at the fan support for the original Smokey and the Bandit series, it’s not surprising there were numerous Trans Ams acquired in the movie’s hayday that mimiced Burt Reynold’s gold-and-black hot rod. It makes me wonder if the… more»
No Reserve Workhorse: 1953 International Harvester
It’s a common fear among us gearheads that we’ll find an awesome project and then proceed to have life get in the way of ever working on it. And, because car collecting is a disease, it’s just one more… more»
One Owner Since 1964: Corvette Stingray L76
Overall, most of us can say the thought of a car buyer who regularly “monitors” his target vehicles and then promptly throws it up on eBay to sell leaves a bad taste in our mouths. But, money talks, and… more»
San Marino Yellow: 1988 Chrysler Conquest
Here’s where people like me get into trouble: a rare color that is seemingly original paint. I don’t know why, but on certain cars, this is all it takes for me to make a bad decision. The Chrysler Conquest… more»
20,000 Original Miles: 1991 Honda Civic Hatch
Ah, the venerable Honda Civic. It is rare to find one of these low-spec models in mint condition. Although it’s still difficult to track down any Honda of this vintage in preserved shape, cars like the CRX Si still… more»
Garage Goat: 1965 Pontiac GTO
In real estate, consultants are paid big bucks to “stage” a house so it looks more appealing to curious home buyers. After seeing this initial photo of a 1965 Pontiac GTO project up for grabs, I’m thinking there’s a… more»
















