It’s not all that uncommon to see a black Monte Carlo SS with red pinstriping appear for sale, often with ridiculously low mileage. However, my personal experience has been that the earlier cars are much harder to find. Check… more»
• For Sale • 34 Comments
Repaint It Red: 1959 VW Beetle
This cheerful 1959 VW Beetle is a desirable early model, which appears largely complete despite a repaint in yellow. This car is listed in Texas, and it appears the dry climate has done it plenty of favors with the… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Family Owned Since ’75: Barn Find Porsche 911E
When a car is found in a barn or garage setting, a few scenarios are possible: it’s parked on a concrete pad with a car cover; it’s parked over dirt with a cover; or, it’s parked over dirt and… more»
• For Sale • 30 Comments
Sunrader, Mopar Style! 1979 Dodge Aspen Camper
We’ve all seen the Toyota camper conversions, featuring a miniarture home on wheels attached to a tiny Toyota four-cylinder. Despite the small cabins and smaller motors, the ‘Yota campers always seem pretty popular, and good ons fetch good money…. more»
• For Sale • 47 Comments
Double Your Money! 1981 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
There are some cars that just make sense as projects: a Fox Body Mustang. A first-generation VW GTI. A Miata, if all else fails. But I just can’t wrap my head around the idea of an 80s-era Rolls Royce… more»
• For Sale • 29 Comments
Carport Find: 1977 Chevy Corvette
Imagine driving by a carport attached to an old lady’s house for decades, watching a vintage classic car waste away. That’s the story spun about this 1977 Chevy Corvette, which is said to have been recently rescued from a… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
Future Race Car Hauler: 1965 Chevy C30
When I first clicked on this link for an old Chevy truck spotted by Barn Finds reader Philip S., I didn’t have very high expectations – old trucks are a dime a dozen. But once I opened up the ad, I… more»
• For Sale • 31 Comments
P-Car Sell Off: Porsche 928, 944 and Parts Stash
If there’s one thing we all know, it’s that years of pursuing and restoring the same type of car can lead to having a large parts stash and potentially even spare parts cars. If I had the space, I… more»
• For Sale • 15 Comments
Police Auction Project: 1972 Mercedes 450SL
I’ve always wanted to attend a police auction, or even peruse the yard of our local car/truck/boat donation center. There’s likely a lot of vehicles I’d pass over, but there are probably a few that would be worth taking home… more»
• For Sale • 29 Comments
Bargain Bus: 1941 Flxible Clipper
Flexible? Fixable? So many ways to confuse this name, but I think I’ve got the correct spelling in the title. And really, it’s a shame I didn’t know this manufactuer’s name since Flxible was one of the largest manufacturers… more»
• For Sale • 31 Comments
Save This Car: $400 1960 Austin Westminster
Warning: assumptions incoming! When reading this listing in Canada for a 1960 Austin Westminster sedan, I got the feeling that this vehicle was once loved by the original owners that took her home. Then I got the feeling the… more»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
Handsome Brick: 1989 Volvo 780 Bertone
Although Volvos are largely produced in quantities that rarely make them rare, the Bertone collaborations did yield some very pretty cars that are hard to find in any condition. The late 780 coupe is one such example, and finding… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Jewel of a Shorty: 1977 Chevy G10
Bring back the days of utility vans that had perfect proportions. That’s what I say when I see rigs like this classic “shorty” Chevy G10 van come up for grabs. No ugly overhangs, just squat and purposeful, like every… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
Thinning the Herd: Project Car Sell-Off
While it can seem like gearhead euphoria to own a large garage facility packed to the brim with parts and projects, I imagine it can also feel a bit stifling. What I mean is there may be other things… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Bronco Overload! Original Paint 1970 Ford Bronco
It would appear that this week, we here at Barn Finds have the market cornered on Ford Bronco projects. Maybe some of our readers are looking for a new project and one of these fine specimens will go home with you before… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Never This Nice: Jeep Wrangler Islander Edition
If you were the type of guy or gal who wanted to own a Jeep, chances are the Islander edition would have been high on your list if you were shopping in the early 90s. If you still are… more»
