While looking through my Facebook feed this morning, a crispy DeLorean caught my eye. It was posted on the Caldwell Idaho Fire Department’s page and after reading the text, I had to make sure today wasn’t April Fools. After… more»
About Jesse Mortensen
Hunting for unique cars is a thrill for me! It's part of what made me passionate about starting this blog Barn Finds!
Growing up, combing the local classifieds looking for old cars, was one of my favorite things to do! Unique cars interested me and I'd dream of buying them and fixing them up. My Dad and brother shared this same excitement of driving around the back streets of our little Wyoming town in search of BARN FINDS!
While we never found any Bugatti's stashed away, it was always a thrill to go look. When we'd catch glimpses of muscle cars or some other classic it never got old.
Jun 8, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Throwback: Barn Finds in Monterey
UPDATE – To celebrate Barn Finds’ 10th Anniversary, we are taking a look back at some of the top posts over the years. There were a ton of impressive finds in 2011, but this trio of exotics was possibly… more»
Jun 8, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Life Car? 1981 Mercedes 240D 4-Speed
I’ve asked the question before – could a Mercedes 240D make the perfect lifelong car? They were well-built, handsome, and economical. Sounds about perfect for the daily commute, right? I’ve thought about buying one for a while now so… more»
Jun 7, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
THROWBACK: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Garage Find
UPDATE 6/7/2021 – To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we thought it would be fun to repost some of our favorite finds from the past decade! We featured this Mercedes 300 SL shortly after launching the site and to this… more»
Jun 7, 2021 • Announcements • 44 Comments
Happy 10th Birthday Barn Finds!
I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since Barn Finds was launched! It’s been a rough road but I don’t regret going down it. I came up with the concept in 2011 (the same year my first son was… more»
Jun 3, 2021 • For Sale • 52 Comments
The 1930 REO Milk “Bottle” Truck Is Back!
Update 6/3/21 – It’s been another year and the Milk Bottle truck is still kicking around. Find it here on eBay again. Hopefully, the seller gets real with his reserve so this unique machine can go to someone who… more»
May 1, 2021 • Wanted •
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Apr 18, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Cheap Project? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Seventeen grand may not seem cheap when we’re talking project cars but it might actually be a bargain price for a C1 Corvette. Let’s take a closer look at this 1962 example and see if it’s a good buy…. more»
Apr 18, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Four-Cylinder Motorcycle: 1938 Indian Four
You’ve probably heard of the Indian Motorcycle Company but did you know they built a bike with a big four-cylinder strapped to it?!! This was an expensive bike when new (as much as a car) so there weren’t a… more»
Apr 16, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
ENDING SOON! Big Bore W/ Overdrive: 1962 Triumph TR4
If you follow the site, then this TR4 may look familiar. I bought it back in December and we have had a lot of fun driving it and working on it since. The only problem with looking at cars… more»
Apr 9, 2021 • Announcements • 16 Comments
HELP WANTED: Write For Barn Finds!
Have you always dreamed of becoming an automotive journalist? Well, here’s your chance! We are looking for a few people to add to our team of talented writers. All you do need to have is an obsession with cars and… more»
Apr 4, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Would You Pay $12,000? 1974 AMC Hornet
It seems like classic car prices just keep going up. Ten grand is the new five. Inflation isn’t going anywhere though so we all just have to keep saving our pennies while keeping an eye out for a deal…. more»
Apr 3, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Petty Blue Project: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda 340
Here’s a good project for a Mopar fan! This Barracuda appears to be a worthwhile endeavor because it isn’t rusty and there’s a 340 under the hood. The blue and color combo also make it stand out from the… more»
Apr 2, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
27k Mile 1968 Shelby GT500 Garage Find
Here’s an exciting find! This Shelby GT500 was purchased new by a doctor for his wife. Apparently, she wasn’t as impressed with the machine as he was. It was “too loud and used too much gas” so it got… more»
Jan 5, 2021 • For Sale Our Projects • 20 Comments
ENDING SOON! No Reserve 1973 Porsche 914
The Porsche 914 is a great option if you want to experience an air-cooled sports car but aren’t ready to step up to a 911. You sit low to the ground and the engine is right behind your back… more»
Nov 17, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Two-Stroke Racer: 1957 Berkeley SE328
If you recognize this little car, it’s probably because we featured it when it was listed for sale and then again when we bought it! We quickly went through the brakes and got it running again. It’s great fun… more»
