Jeff’s Project Updates: 1988 Subaru XT6

Not too long ago, I provided a run-down on where my projects stood as it had been a while since I gave an update. Well, the new arrivals from this summer – my first Japanese cars in many years… more»

257 Actual Miles: 1995 Chevy Corvette

It’s not all that unusual to see Corvettes socked away with low mileage, but a number less than 300 on the odometer is pretty significant. This particular car is even more interesting due to the fact that it’s the… more»

Excessive Aero: Chevy Celebrity Eurosport VR

In the world of performance sedans, the Chevy Celebrity is not often cited as an example of high-horsepower peope movers. And that’s OK – the Celebrity wasn’t intended to be a hot rod, and most of them served dutifully… more»

Dress Up Kit: 1971 Pontiac GT-37

If you thought that the recent spate of GM products wearing fancy badges like Z24 and GTU was anything new, you’d be mistaken. For years, in the interest of moving inventory and making customers feel like they were driving… more»

Can’t Beat Free? 1967 VW Astra GT

In the project car world, few words create as much justification for bad decisions than does the word “free.” It seems like we can rationalize any kind of project at that point, no matter the severity. Barn Finds reader Peter… more»

Another One Emerges: 1974 Pantera Project

Just a few weeks ago, we featured a Pantera on eBay that was clearly a long-time project put up for sale because the owner was retiring to Florida. Well, ironically enough, Barn Finds reader Patrick S. has spotted another project-grade Pantera here… more»

One of 579: 1992 Camaro Highway Patrol

Although the era in which police departments across the USA chose to invest in specialized, high-performance machines was far too short, it is possible to find the occassional Fox Body Mustang cop car up for grabs. Harder to find… more»

45 Years, One Owner: 1970 Kenworth W925

When we think of high mileage vehicles, the magic number of 100K usually stands out in most people’s minds as the point at which a vehicle becomes “old.” Whether that’s right or wrong is not what I’m debating, but… more»

Honest Autobox: 1973 BMW 3.0CS

When visiting the team at Oxford Motorcars this week, I noticed a gorgeous BMW 3.0CS on the lift, much like this one that Barn Finds reader Dennis C sent in. The reason it was in the shop? A manual transmission swap…. more»

Missing Stripes? 1977 Pontiac LeMans Can Am

My eyes may be deceiving me, but I do not see the iconic stripes gracing the hood and doors of this Pontiac LeMans that’s said to be an original “Can Am” package car. Spotted by Barn Finds reader Pat L., this… more»

Clean Cali Pickup: 1971 Chevy El Camino

What is it about El Caminos? I feel like 9 times out of 10, they are used up and tired, often not worth restoring despite oozing with the cool factor. Maybe it’s because they doubled as both workhorses and… more»

Beetle-Ru! Dual Engined VW/Subaru

Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you: that’s an ’80s Subaru with a Beetle back-end welded onto it! Although it may not be four-wheel drive, it does sport two engines, one driving each end. It’s hard to reckon what… more»

Country Find: 1956 Chevrolet 210

What’s the weather like in Oklahoma? The reason I ask is because despite looking like it’s a lost cause, this buried-in-brush Chevy 210 supposedly had solid floors, from the firewall to the trunk. If that’s the case, this could… more»

Impressive Survivor: 1977 BMW 320i

Obviously, I’m a bit partial towards E21-series BMWs, but this one just blew me away. Said to be a low-mileage survivor locked away in a suburban garage until just recently, it sports a one-year only color and remains in… more»

Jeff In The Junkyard: Wintertime Finds

Although I generally loathe winter, it is my preferred season for visiting salvage yards. If the mercury stays above 20 degrees, my flannel-lined work gear keeps up with the colder temps. Plus, this means there are generally no bugs… more»

Needs Rescuing: 1989 Saleen Mustang

If you’re a Saleen fanatic, prepare to have your heart ripped out! This is a genuine Fox Body Saleen, but it has clearly seen better days. Said to have been left outside for several years, the paint is peeling… more»