At one time, California was the epicenter of everything cool. Hollywood, Disneyland , hot rods, and surfing were all synonymous with the Golden State. Nowadays, the news… more»
Jan 28, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Motion Modified? Custom 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
When it came to custom Corvettes in the seventies, you had two options: all show or all go. Usually, it was all show. The independent rear Corvette… more»
Jan 28, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Diamond In The Snow: 1937 Ford Pickup
Chances are that when this tale finds you, the latest snowmageddon will be working its way across our great land. While most of us will be snuggled… more»
Jan 27, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Hexed Hauler: 1952 Ford F3 Pickup
Ever have a project that just seemed like it had a hex on it? Well, the seller of this 1952 Ford F3 pickup, found for us on… more»
Jan 27, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Fork In The Road: 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor
Once upon a time, a poet once threw some words together about encountering a fork in the road. As the lines between hot rods and restored cars… more»
Jan 27, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Battered Barn Find: 1934 Ford Five Window Coupe
For such a practical company, Ford certainly found a way to produce some of the most beautiful cars of the prewar era. Even after these Fords ended… more»
Jan 24, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Great Starter Classic: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe
If you have attended a car show lately, it is obvious that there are a lot more people looking at cars then there are people showing cars. … more»
Jan 23, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Buried In The Garage: 1950 Ford F1 Pickup
If you are a car buff of any note, then you are aware that last week was auction week in Arizona. From the spectacle that is Barrett-Jackson… more»
Jan 22, 2019 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Battling Hershey Mud: 1978 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
In a few previous stories, I have written about my grandparents and their Cadillacs. Earlier this week, I wrote about their 1973 Coupe deVille and a number… more»
Jan 21, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
See The USA Part Two: 1940 Plymouth Coupe
If you read my previous story, See The USA Part One: 1935 Plymouth, then you are aware of my goofy idea to purchase a prewar coupe, complete… more»
Jan 20, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stored Since The 70s: 1935 Plymouth Coupe
Nobody is better at perusing classified ads for cars and dreaming up ways to squander what little money I have to purchase them. To justify the (usually)… more»
Jan 19, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
My First Road Trip: 1973 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
A few weeks ago I wrote a story about a gorgeous 1950 Cadillac coupe and touched on how Cadillac had lost their way. Well, I guess Cadillac’s… more»
Jan 3, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Solid $2,900 Project: 1947 Ford Flatbed
2019 may well end up being the year of antique and classic vehicle bargains. 2018 saw falling process in a number of areas to the point that… more»
Dec 31, 2018 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Standard Of The World: 1950 Cadillac Club Coupe
I am sad to report that another Cadillac general manager has been released from his duties and the brand is, yet again, adrift in the marketplace. For… more»
Dec 30, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Funny Face: 1941 Ford Tudor Sedan
While the 1940 Ford was a home run styling wise, the 1941 model was still a good looking car. The problem is that it has always lived… more»
Dec 30, 2018 • For Sale • 31 Comments
The Butcher’s Hot Rod: 1938 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup
Sadly, a lot of older cars for sale on the internet are the victims of well-intentioned butchers. Yes, I said butchers. Nothing about hot rodding a car… more»
Dec 29, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Falling From The Sky: 1939 Crosley Convertible
One of the best lines in the epic movie “The Three Amigos” was El Guapo’s exasperated cry, “Are gringos falling from the sky?” Well, it certainly seems… more»
Dec 27, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Missing Peter Egan: 1978 Citroen 2CV Acadiane
Like many of our writers here at Barn Finds, I have Peter Egan to blame for part of my automotive obsession. Egan, who recently retired from both… more»
Dec 24, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
$1,000 Running Classic: 1941 Oldsmobile Sedan
If you are like me, you often find yourself wandering around the want ads for old cars and dreaming of scooping up bargain classics. It is funny… more»
Dec 9, 2018 • Classifieds For Sale • 9 Comments
World War II Sacrifices: 1939 Crosley
The somber yet beautiful funeral for former President George Herbert Walker Bush reminds us that the number of World War II veterans is rapidly diminishing. This generation… more»
Dec 2, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Big 10 For You: 1980 Chevrolet Big 10 Pickup
Everyone likes clean air. The problem in the seventies was that the rather rapid implementation of clean air standards forced manufacturers to come up with complicated fixes… more»
Nov 26, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fluid Driving: 1947 Dodge Deluxe Sedan
The Chrysler Corporation had a reputation for engineering excellence that started at the company’s birth. This reputation reached its zenith with the innovative Airflow, but the car’s… more»
Nov 25, 2018 • Classifieds • 18 Comments
Small Bargain: 1948 Crosley Convertible
Powell Crosley had the great idea of introducing economy cars to the American consumer on a large scale. The only problem the appliance magnate had was that… more»
Nov 16, 2018 • Classifieds • 19 Comments
A Lotta Little Things: 1941 Mercury Sedan
As sad as it is to say, interest is waning among enthusiasts when it comes to prewar cars. While a number of blue-chip collectibles are holding their… more»
