Yes, that title is a bit confusing – more on that to follow. What we do have here is a genuine 1969 Ford Cobra, a two-door performance model based on the Torino/Fairlane intermediate model. It’s clearly a barn find… more»
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Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Super Survivor: 1990 Mercedes 560 SEL
Yowsir! This top dog Benz is a real looker and the seller suggests, “This stunning machine is the epitome of style and grace, boasting a sleek and timeless design that still turns heads today.” I can’t argue with that… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Supreme Survivor: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brougham
Just as GM’s full-size B-body cars got the shrinkeroo applied for the ’77 model year, the colonnade intermediate A-bodies were dealt the same hand for ’78. It was a big deal at Oldsmobile because the Cutlass colonnades, the ’77… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Complete Resto Candidate: 1965 Pontiac GTO
If I were to state my favorite Pontiac GTO, it would probably be the sophomore edition such as this 1965 hardtop which comes to us courtesy of Mike F. It’s hard for me to put my finger on the… more»
Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
For Sale Again: Unusual 1975 Citroen Ami 8
Talk about odd, here’s one for you, a 1975 Citroen Ami station wagon. And if you think you’ve seen it before, you have. My colleague, Scotty Gilbertson covered this car back in 2018 and it has now surfaced for… more»
Dec 13, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare 1937 Cord 812 Convertible Project
OK, sleuths, this is not a 1937 Ford Mustang! The listing title is obviously a bit confusing, but what we do have here is a genuine 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton project. It is considered to be 80% finished (I’m… more»
Dec 13, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Requires Assembly: 1969 MGC Project
We cover MGBs out the wazoo. As for its more muscular sibling, the MGC, not so much so. Today’s 1969 MGC discovery is a project car that will require assembly, but much good restoration work has already occurred. Hailing… more»
Dec 11, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Insanely Rare Color: 1987 Jeep Wrangler
I contend that Jeep Wrangler purchasers often don’t keep their off-roaders for too long. You know, seemed like a good idea at the time but then the matter of the agrarian ride and general utilitarian nature settles in, and… more»
Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Uncommon Sunroof Feature: 1971 Porsche 911T
Rough! That’s one way to describe this 1971 Porsche 911T. Believe me, I like pre-big bumper 911s as much as the next guy, they have a certain raw sports car vibe that’s a palpable draw. But this Elyria, Ohio… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Put An LS In It! 1949 Diamond T Dairy Van
We come across some pretty unusual things here on BF, or maybe I should say that barn finders like T.J. come up with some pretty unusual things. A case in point is this 1949 Diamond T truck outfitted with… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rare And Red: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
Well, you know a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville when you see one – at least the rear end anyway. Sure, it has fins but the tail light arrangement is rather unique and definitive. As for rarity, well that’s the… more»
Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Uncommon 4-Speed: 1980 Mercedes 280 SL
Oh well, I guess it was inevitable that at some point, a shift-it-yourself automotive arrangement would be a thing of the past. It’s not exactly a complete thing of the past but we’re gettin’ there. So, with that belief,… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
26K Mile Grand Ma Edition: 1987 Dodge Diplomat
“It’s just a car,” lamented my late ’80s neighbor, Larry, after I complimented him on the purchase of a new 1987 Dodge Diplomat. His brand spankin’ new silver sedan was to be a family car, not actually Larry’s, as… more»
Dec 3, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Non Profit No Reserve: 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
While old cars, actual barn finds in particular, are our stock-in-trade, the automotive universe is a whole lot larger and much more diverse than that narrow field. For that reason, we wander a bit and consider, from time to… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Air Cooled Two-Stroke: 1958 Berkeley SE 328
More and more, I find myself drawn to unusual cars like this 1958 Berkeley SE 328. I’ll admit that I haven’t followed many of these independent, low-production manufacturers, but when you look at what’s happened to collectible Chevies, Fords,… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Third Owner: 1934 Pontiac Sport Coupe
We do cover quite a few cars from the early ’30s here on Barn Finds, but the usual suspects, Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth, occupy most of our written web space. But of course, there were others and today T.J…. more»
