UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! Motor Trend said, “…the Jeep Cherokee is a raging bargain, offering driving enjoyment, off-road ability, overall function…” and more gushing remarks, as did other magazines and reviewers. In my opinion,… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Big Survivor: 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis 460 V8
At just over 19 feet in length, this 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis two-door hardtop looks like it could have six doors rather than just two. Those are very heavy doors but they must not be as uncommon as I… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • Exclusives • 26 Comments
Make An Offer: 1978 Ford Mustang II 302 V8
Ford’s Mustang II takes a lot of heat from some people for being a gussied-up Pinto, which it is not. Those rumors hang around longer than they should sometimes, sort of like the one about Bigfoot or any other… more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Italian Survivor Sedan: 1973 Fiat 124 Special
Despite sitting out in the snow in the Boulder, Colorado area, this 1973 Fiat 124 Special Sedan appears to be a very solid and nice-looking car, cosmetically. I believe this color is called Fiat Yellow, but hopefully, a Fiat… more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Supercoupe? 1976 Oldsmobile Starfire SX 5-Speed
Oldsmobile brochures touted the 1976 Oldsmobile Starfire SX as being a “Sport Coupe” and “Supercoupe” and this V6 five-speed example looks like a nice project car. The seller wasn’t sure if this was an SX or GT, but a… more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Garaged 40 Years: 1969 Plymouth Valiant Signet
The ol’ thumb-covering-the-license-plate trick… (in my best Maxwell Smart voice) (too obscure?). I wish sellers could figure out a better way to cover their license plates, but when it comes to online vehicle photos, in general, we seem to… more»
Sep 12, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
384 Miles! 1994 Subaru Justy DL 5-Speed
I don’t think the eagle-eye Barn Finds readers will find that this 1994 Subaru Justy has 100,384 miles on it, and not just because it has a six-digit odometer showing 000384. This is a definite time capsule. It’s not… more»
Sep 12, 2024 • Exclusives • 8 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible
In 1972, Ford referred to its line of Mustang models as “Sports Compacts,” even though they were anything but compact compared to the earlier models and were the largest Mustangs, at least in length. They came in three body… more»
Sep 10, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
The story goes that this 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder was sold new in New York and maintained by a shop in Greenwich, Connecticut until 1995, when the current owner bought it and brought it to Florida where it is… more»
Sep 10, 2024 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1985 Ford Bronco 4-Speed
The third-generation Ford Bronco was a tailored update to the previous model and was reportedly in development since before the previous Bronco was on the market. This white and black 4×4 is a bit of a project truck as… more»
Sep 10, 2024 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am
As a “barn find,” this 1986 Pontiac Trans Am looks like a fantastic project and is showing just 10k miles. It was reportedly bought new in Massachusetts and has stayed there ever since, having been used sparingly by its… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
36K Miles: 1979 Buick Skyhawk V6 Hatchback
All Buick Skyhawks had V6 engines in the first generation and that seems like an impressive engine for such a seemingly small car, even if it only had around 110 horsepower. They were also all hatchbacks, this was the… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Estate Find: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT W-34
What an incredible find this is. A Barn Finds reader sent in the tip for this 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT and didn’t leave their name, so thanks to them. This car checks so many boxes it’s not even funny,… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
57K Miles: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager Wagon
A Pinto wagon with woodgrain and wire wheelcovers, now that’s fancy. Wait, this is a 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager Wagon? No wonder it’s so fancy. There really wasn’t that much difference between the Ford Pinto and Mercury Bobcat other… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • Exclusives • 35 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1971 Honda CB750 K1
UPDATE – The seller has added a cold start and a drive-by video of the bike on the street! Be sure to watch those below and make them an offer. Taking the world by storm is an understatement when… more»
Sep 3, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
49K-Mile Luxury Roadster: 1991 Cadillac Allante
Cadillac’s marketing gurus referred to the Allante as an “Ultra-luxury roadster with coachwork designed and handcrafted in Italy by Pininfarina.” They were sure unusual to see in the showroom in the late 1980s and early 1990s. With over 21,000… more»
