Period Custom? 1953 Mercury Convertible

Here’s a cool old hot rod that was supposedly built 40-50 years ago. Someone has obviously made some “upgrades” more recently, but this could be an interesting one to have if the providence can be proven. Either way, it… more»

Early Production Jaguar E-Type Roadster

This 1961 Jaguar XK-E is claimed to be one of the first 500 E-Types ever produced! Everyone wants a Series 1 Roadster so with the early serial number, it should come as no surprise that this car is seeing… more»

Hot Rod Donor: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

We wouldn’t normally get too excited about an eighties Corvette, but with classic car values on the rise, any interesting project with a $2k asking price is worth a look. The fuel-injected 350 wont start and it’s attached to… more»

Ran When Parked… 40 Years Ago!

If you are in the market for a project car from the fifties, may I recommend this 1953 Mercury Monterey? The seller claims that it was running when parked… 40 or so years ago! Some brake issues may have… more»

1967 Porsche 912: The Last Barn Find?

The auction listing for this 1967 Porsche 912 starts out with this statement, “Just when you thought all the good barn finds were gone…” What, who thought that? That’s followed up with the bold claim that all the “undiscovered… more»

BF Exclusive: 1966 Lotus Cortina

UPDATE: The car has sold within one week to a Barn Finds reader. Thanks Andy! We feel very honored to feature this car. Not only is a Lotus Cortina a very special car, but this particular one has a… more»

Patriotic Muscle: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler

This AMC Rambler may not be a barn find, but we don’t come across these Hurst specials very often so it still deserves a mention. The seller has owned the car for over 10 years and it is currently… more»

K-Code Fastback: 1966 Mustang GT

Aside from the Shelby variants, this Mustang could have one of the most desirable spec sheets around – ’66 fastback body, K-code engine, and 4-speed toploader transmission. It doesn’t get much better than this! The “K” in the VIN… more»

The Best Geo Metro Left?

When Jim S sent in this ’91 Metro, I knew I’d take some flak for it, but I just couldn’t resist featuring it. Most people hate these little cars, but there are a small group of penny pincers who… more»

Mustang Alternative: 1968 AMC AMX SST

This AMX is claimed to have been in the original owner’s care until just recently. It’s going to need a lot of love to be driveable again, it should be quite a looker in its silver over black color… more»

Luxury Sports Car: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette

In the fifties most sports cars didn’t even have windup windows, so it is surprising to hear that this 1956 Corvette came from the factory with both power windows and top! I guess us Americans have always liked a… more»

Scary Project: 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

Here’s an interesting project for someone who wants something very classy. It may be hard to tell in the photo, but there’s a 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom under there! It’s obviously going to need a full restoration and it’s not… more»

200,000 Miles: 1967 Volvo 122S

Usually high mileage is a bad thing, but when it comes to Volvos, a few turns of the odometer is a badge of honor. In fact, the company used to award diligent owners for keeping their boxes on the… more»

What The Heck Is A Pagoda?

If you’ve ever been around a classic car guy, then you have most likely heard the phrase “pagoda” at least once. And they probably weren’t referring to one of those multi tiered buildings found in Asia. For whatever reason,… more»

Last To Chance To Get Your “Wild4Wedges” T-Shirt!

Surprisingly, we’ve had sold quite a few t-shirts since we started offering a new design each week. Guess there aren’t a lot of people who are actually wild for wedges though because this one has been a dud. Perhaps… more»

Like Wedges? Get Our TVR Inspired T-Shirt!

If you’ve been following along as we bring our TVR Tasmin back to life, then this silhouette may look familiar. The shape may not be for everyone, but once you see one of these cool little sports cars in… more»

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