Air-cooled Porsche prices have reached the point where any affordable 911 immediately gets our attention. That is especially true when the car in question is a 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa with a manual transmission, a 3.0-liter flat-six, and… 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.
6,550-Mile Survivor? 1980 Chevrolet Chevette
There was a time when the Chevrolet Chevette was simply inexpensive transportation, bought to commute, run errands, and quietly rack up miles before eventually disappearing from American roads. Today, survivors have become increasingly uncommon, especially examples that appear largely… more»
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Big-Block Rollback: 1981 Chevrolet Silverado C30
Work trucks tend to disappear once their useful lives end, which makes surviving examples like this 1981 Chevrolet Silverado C30 rollback increasingly difficult to find. Combining classic square-body Chevrolet styling with a heavy-duty commercial chassis and a Jerr-Dan rollback… more»
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BF Auction: 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
Before crossovers took over American roads, full-size sedans like the Mercury Grand Marquis defined comfortable long-distance travel. With body-on-frame construction, V8 power, and a ride quality seemingly designed to smooth out rough pavement, these big Mercurys earned loyal followings… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1932 Ford Roadster
This 1932 Ford Roadster project is offered as an estate sale and has reportedly remained in long-term storage in St. Charles, Missouri, for approximately four decades. The seller states that the car was disassembled in the mid-1980s by a… more»
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Traditional Highboy: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
UPDATE – Due to a change in circumstance, the seller has requested that we stop the auction. Some hot rods are built to impress from ten feet away, while others reveal the quality of their craftsmanship the closer you… more»
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Rare Glasstop Project: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
Ford experimented with all kinds of styling innovations during the 1950s, but few were as memorable as the transparent roof panel offered on the 1954 Crestline Skyliner. With its distinctive acrylic “Glasstop” roof, this 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner stands… more»
Flathead V8 Cruiser: 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Fordor
Looking for a turn-key postwar cruiser with tasteful upgrades and classic Flathead V8 charm? This 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Fordor in San Jose, California, has reportedly been restored and improved over the past two decades, blending period-correct style with… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 And 1967 Ford Mustang Package
Offered here is a two-car Mustang project package composed of a red 1965 Ford Mustang coupe and a gold 1967 Ford Mustang coupe. The seller purchased both cars about four years ago with the idea of them being a… more»
BF Auction: 1962 Morris Mini Cooper 997
The time has come to part ways with our Mini Cooper. It was a fun project to undertake and is an even more fun car to drive. When it came to us, it had been off the road for… more»
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BF Auction: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
This 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V is powered by a 400ci V8 paired with a C6 three-speed automatic transmission and was acquired by the seller in New Mexico before being relocated to Illinois in 1996. The car is said… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 Ford F350 Stakebed
This 1955 Ford F350 was recently pulled out of the barn, where it had resided since the late 1980s. Prior to its life on the farm, it was reportedly used by the East Wenatchee Water District. It’s spent its… more»
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BF Auction: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG
A few months back, an ad popped up for a 1982 Mercedes 500SL barn find. Since we enjoy this era of SLs and grey-market examples don’t show up here in Idaho often, we had to go take a look…. more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Winnebago Chieftain N22RC
This find must have taken up the entire barn it was parked in! At 22 feet long, it’s certainly not the longest RV you could have bought in 1987, but we wouldn’t call it small. It was pulled out… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 AMC Hornet Survivor
This 1977 American Motors Hornet is a rear-wheel-drive sedan powered by a 232ci inline-six paired with a three-speed TorqueFlite 904 automatic transmission. Finished in Golden Ginger Metallic, the car is said to retain approximately 80% of its original paint… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Few project cars generate excitement quite like a Jaguar E-Type, and this 1967 Jaguar XK-E Roadster Series 1.5 looks like the sort of long-stalled restoration that could tempt an ambitious British car enthusiast. Located in San Diego, California, this… more»
