1950 was a pivotal year in history. Diners Club was the first credit card introduced to the world, the Korean War began when North Korea invaded South Korea, and The Howdy Doody Show was a popular program for kids… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
28,400 Mile Subcompact: 1984 Buick Skyhawk Custom
One of the reasons that General Motors declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 10, 2009, is that they took customer loyalty for granted. The company spent decades building up the brand identity of its divisions and then diluted that… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Ordered Without Options: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Collectors tend to focus a lot on the rarity of a certain make and model of a car or its options. However, finding a limited production car from the eighties is hard. Modern production is focused on punching out… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Dirty Diminutive Barn Finds: Crosley Sedan and Super Sport
While some “barn finds” are nothing more than cars that have been stored for a long time in a proper garage and are covered with dust, others live up to the name in every way. If you are a… more»
Apr 19, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Limited Edition Barn Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1978, the Corvette was pretty long in the tooth. With a chassis that was little changed from the 1963 model and a body design that debuted in 1968, the Corvette was steadily updated but slowly became a joke… more»
Apr 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
A Buick for Model A Money: 1928 Buick Master Six
While it is sad to see that, as a whole, prewar car values have been headed south for some time. The only commonly seen vehicle bucking that trend is Ford’s Model A. If you look at this glass as… more»
Apr 17, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Would You Daily Drive A 46K Mile Car? 1975 Camaro LT
The second-generation Camaro could be all things from all people. From a six-cylinder pussycat to a sporty Z28, these cars could be ordered exactly how the customer wanted. It would be nice to have a vehicle like this 1975… more»
Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
They All Can’t Be Winners: 1981 Moselle Roadster
Nostalgia can be a powerful drug. All of us who are either writing, editing, or reading Barn Finds have to confess that nostalgia is a powerful motivator for our love of older forms of transportation. However, is nostalgia a… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Single Cylinder Time Machine: 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8
Sometimes a vintage vehicle is more than an older form of transportation. Examining how the vehicle was built and operating it can provide a window into its time. This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8 for sale on eBay is an… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Presentable Drop Top for $15K: 1948 Mercury Convertible
Earlier this week word came down that inflation was, once again, rearing its ugly head. From cars to eggs and everything in between, we are in a pitched battle with rising prices. However, there is some good news. The… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Last of the Big Buicks: 1996 Buick Roadmaster
In America, we live under the illusion that we have choices. Oh sure, you can find 87 different kinds of barbecue sauce at Wal-Mart. However, you can’t walk into the local Buick showroom and ride out with a good… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
What’s Under the Tarp? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
When driving unfamiliar roads, do you find yourself looking around for interesting cars in and around homes? Maybe a glance into a sideyard reveals an old car rotting in the sun. Or is there something car-shaped under a tarp… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Refreshed at 37,400 Miles: 1989 Lotus Esprit
Lotus cars have always had a reputation for being cantankerous. Sublime handling and build quality issues are the yin and yang of the Lotus experience. It was no different for the father of the seller of this 1989 Lotus… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
81k Mile 1980 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
One of the inescapable facts of life you discern if you are a regular Barn Finds reader is that special edition cars tend to have a much higher survival rate than their run-of-the-mill stable mates. While these special editions… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 49 Comments
What Happens When You Are Gone? 1952 Jaguar XK120
While you may love a particular car and are willing to spend untold amounts of time and money on making it perfect, the sad truth is that the darkness is creeping up on you even as you read this. … more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Road Trip or Restore It? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Say you woke up tomorrow with an original, but somewhat rough, 1962 Corvette in your garage. It runs and it is presentable, but definitely could use some refurbishment. What would you do with it? That is the question for… more»
