For one day in July everything shuts down in my hometown and everyone attends a big parade. There are plenty of floats and candy, but my favorite part has always been the classic cars. Sometimes a beauty queen or… more»
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Summer Nights: 1970 Triumph TR6
With summer here, we could all use a little British roadster for those warm nights. There are many to choose from, but one of our favorites is the Triumph TR6. They offer adequate power, ample leg room, and clean… more»
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Happy Birthday Barn Finds!
It has been one year since we launched Barn Finds in 2011! Some very interesting automobiles have graced these pages in that time. We have learned a lot and made some very good friends through the whole process. We… more»
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Could’ve Been A Healey: 1968 MGC
Back in the sixties, BMC decided they needed to replace the outdated Austin-Healey 3000. They wanted something more modern which would meet crash standards. They already had the MGB in production, so they had the bright idea of shoving… more»
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Captain Satellite: 1959 Abarth 750 Record Monza
I threw up a little in my mouth when I first saw this 1959 Abarth 750 Record Monza. After swallowing, I started to get angry… Really angry. Why would anyone do this? Sure it is small and based on… more»
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Compact Cruiser: 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass
It may be hard to believe, but this was actually Oldsmobile’s smallest offering back in the early sixties. It was even considered a compact car back then. Boy, times have changed. It may appear bland at first glance, but… more»
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Deformed Cats: Jaguar XK Roadster Projects
Don’t get me wrong, I like a good project car, but it amazes me to see what people will pay for a pile of rust and bolts. Take this 1953 Jaguar XK 120 for instance. It looks like a… more»
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Airport Runner: 1956 Mercedes Gullwing
UPDATE 6/9/12 – The seller ended the auction early. Bidding was at $500k reserve not met. Who the heck tries to sell a Gullwing on eBay? Well someone just listed one and bidding is already at half a million!… more»
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Rod Potential: 1935 Ford 5-Window Coupe
We have not featured many hot rods here on Barn Finds, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like them. This 1935 Ford is far from being a hot rod, but we can see the potential. It already has some… more»
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Pick Your Options: 1967 Camaro Convertible
This Camaro has not been driven for thirty years. There is plenty of rust and it is equipped with the weak six-cylinder engine. But the idea of owning a bright red 1967 Camaro Convertible with V8 power makes us… more»
Safari Sighting: 1959 Chevrolet
Reader Carl V. just sent in his most recent discovery; While on a Jeep tour of the old back roads of Bisbee, Arizona, I was surprised to see this 1959 Chevrolet sticking out of a shelter in the side… more»
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1956 Porsche Speedster Garage Find
UPDATE – Turns out the seller listed the car as a ’56, but it is actually a ’58. The Porsche Speedster is coveted by collectors around the world and it is not hard to see why. With their cut… more»
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Backyard Vette: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
If you drive around any rural area in the United States, you are bound to spot a few old cars parked behind houses or in fields. Normally they are not worth getting too excited over, but every once in… more»
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Banana Beater: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
It could never quite catchup with Ford’s Mustang, but the Barracuda came close. With many engine options and styling much like that of the Camaro, the ‘Cuda provided a lot of muscle for the money. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda… more»
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Bring The Neighborhood: 1969 Mercury Colony Park
A few weeks ago we featured a Country Squire wagon that surprised a few commenters when bidding topped $11K. We were all surprised though when it ultimately sold for $15,000. Well, here is something more reasonably priced, although needing… more»
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1958 Aston Martin Mark III Garage Find
After featuring hundreds of cars, I must admit that the Aston Martin barn finds have been among my favorites. An American business man brought this 1958 Aston Martin Mark III back from England and then parked it in his… more»
