The vintage Corvette world can be quite intimidating for first-time owners. There has always been a heavy emphasis on finding a car with matching numbers and desirable options to restore to National Corvette Restorers Society standards. The problem is… more»
Canary in a Coal Mine: 1941 Plymouth Coupe
Much digital ink has been spilled in the media to convince everyone that we are entering a recession. Maybe. Maybe not. One of the ways car enthusiasts can tell if money is tight is by looking at the antique… more»
Ready to Resume Ruling the Road: 1973 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
American car buyers are a fickle bunch. Body styles and trim levels that are red hot sellers one decade can become lot languishers the next. One group of automobiles that has almost completely vanished from our option list today… more»
Built in 1953 and Parked in 1961: 1932 Ford Five-Window Coupe
In the world of historians, an item that is a remnant of a particular place and time is called a primary source. These primary sources help us to understand the past by having a tangible item to study that… more»
Glass Half Empty or Half Full? 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
It is common to categorize people as having either a “glass half empty” or a “glass half full” mentality. If you read the comments on some of the cars we feature, it is apparent that some people only see… more»
Dealer Installed Options: 1985 Cadillac Seville
One’s tastes are subject to the impressions they leave on others and are heavily tied to the time they are displayed. Take for example, this 1985 Cadillac Seville for sale on Craigslist in Freehold, New Jersey. While a bit… more»
Dennis Carpenter Owned: 1951 Mercury Monterey Convertible
Cars owned by famous people have appeared on Barn Finds before. However, fame and notoriety aren’t limited to household names. Some folks are, or were, celebrities in their little corner of the world. Dennis Carpenter is a name that… more»
68K Miles and an AM Radio: 1978 Chevrolet El Camino
You know you are getting old when the cars of your youth are becoming the stars of Barn Finds. This 1978 Chevrolet El Camino in Conquista trim for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Richmond, Indiana, reminds me of a… more»
Impressive Kit Car: 1978 CCC Auburn Speedster
One of the hottest and most interesting segments of the collectible car hobby is that of kit cars. From accurate recreations to aesthetically questionable representations of classics of days past, these vehicles have become popular once again for the… more»