I recently reached out to the winner of the 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe we auctioned to make sure the car arrived and that he was happy with his purchase, and Joad’s response is pretty incredible. We’ve had lots of… more»
About JoshAs the Managing Editor and co-founder of Barn Finds, I spend my days tracking down finds to feature, helping our team of writers perfect their articles, and provide sellers with guidance on how best to find a good home for their classic. In what little spare time I have, I spend it wrenching in the Barn Finds Garage.
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BF Auction: 1968 Porsche 911 Targa
In 1967, Porsche introduced a new body style to the 911 line-up. At the time, there were fears that US regulations would make offering a convertible impossible. Not wanting to lose potential market share, Porsche introduced the Targa. Its… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata
If you’ve been looking for a track car but are on a tight budget, this Mazda Miata project might be the perfect option. The seller has been using it as their track car for the past few years, but… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1964 Volkswagen Beetle is the kind of classic we love to find! It’s ready to drive and is being offered by its second owner. While Beetles aren’t the fastest car ever built, they are wonderfully unique and can… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the engine numbers and the underside of their Corvette. In the world of barn finds, there are certain cars that everyone dreams of finding. One of those cars that is right… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price and provided an inspection report, which you can view here. During the inspection, the engine was turned over by hand and moves as it should. Almost a year ago, we… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Chevrolet C10 Stepside
When this 1964 Chevrolet C10 Stepside shortbed came in as a Barn Finds Auction, we decided we’d better go take a closer look! It’s located in Emmett, Idaho, which is just down the road from Barn Finds HQ. While… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Jensen Healey
By all rights, the Jensen Healey should have been a massive success. Jensen and Healey were both big names in the British car world, and with a Lotus twin cam engine under the bonnet, it should have been a… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1970 Dodge D100 Stepside
UPDATE – An inspection report has been added to the gallery below. This 1970 Dodge D100 Stepside truck underwent a full restoration, but shortly after completing it, the seller moved out of the country and left it parked in… more»
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BF Auction: 1940 Ford Sedan De Luxe
The 1937-1940 Ford De Luxe line has long been a popular car for hot rodding, largely due to its exceptional styling and V8 engine. These days, finding an unmodified and solid example is rather difficult, most have either rusted… more»
Success Story: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
We recently auctioned this 1958 Chevrolet Impala, but unfortunately, it didn’t reach the seller’s reserve. However, shortly after the auction ended, reader Darrell V reached out to say that he was interested in the car and wanted to make… more»
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BF Auction: 1952 Austin A40 Sports
In the early 1950s, finding a sports car with a lightweight aluminum body was something reserved for high-dollar, low-production cars, but Austin tried to change that. After seeing the Jensen Interceptor, Austin’s chairman, Leonard Lord approached Jensen about designing… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller describes this Corvette as a graduate car, as in someone graduated from college and bought themselves a Corvette to celebrate. The person who optioned it didn’t want all the bells and whistles; they just wanted a fun… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1941 Chevrolet Carryall Suburban
Long before the debut of the massive SUV known as the Suburban, Chevrolet was putting the Suburban name on some incredibly cool vehicles! This 1941 Carryall Suburban wasn’t designed to haul kids to soccer practice, but instead was built… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
Talk about well optioned! This 1977 GMC Jimmy had almost every option box checked. It received the High Sierra Equipment Package, the 350 cui V8, 3.73 gearing, four-wheel drive, 31-gallon fuel tank, A/C, and this awesome color combo! It’s… more»
BF Exclusive: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500
This Triumph Spitfire 1500 has undergone a significant amount of work, but it now needs a new home and to be completed. The seller needs the garage space, so they have come to accept that they won’t be able… more»
