Real Twin Cam Race Car: 1959 MG MGA Twin Cam

Believe it or not, we have a second MG MGA race car to discuss here on Barn Finds.  This one is a rare twin-cam 1959 MG MGA that was outfitted long ago to do battle at Laguna Seca, Watkins,… more»

Former 1960s SCCA Race Car: 1957 MG MGA

It was none other than Junior Johnson who gave the best piece of advice in racing history.  Johnson flatly stated that if you want to make a small fortune in racing you start with a large one.  This was… more»

California Hot Rod History: 1928 Ford Roadster

Contrary to popular belief, the concept of the hot rod didn’t only spring up in Southern California.  In many areas of the country, the search for speed while on a budget infected many people, and they built faster, lower,… more»

Needing a Makeover: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette

Corvettes are some of the most customized and individualized vehicles on the planet.  These personal expressions can range from mild to wild, with some going even further than that.  While on the surface, this 1956 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t look… more»

Off the Road for 11 Long Years: 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster

Eleven years off the road can be a long time for an old car already dealing with the negative effects of neglect.  This 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster coupe is a car that, after eleven years of being parked, is in… more»

Running And Cheap: 1975 Porsche 914

Locating a solid Porsche 914 reasonably priced is about as easy to find as an honest politician.  While the basic design of these revolutionary cars was fantastic for its time, some spots on these cars are prone to rusting… more»

Bunny Not Included: 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite

What do you see that is out of place in the picture above?  You would be correct if you answered that there is a ton of rodent residue in the engine bay of a 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite.  However, look… more»

Two Motors, One Frame: 1952 BMW R67/2 Motorcycle

BMW Motorcycles has garnered a lot of press over the past few years with the introduction of the R18.  This new motorcycle is a step back in time for the company, with styling that is a modern update of… more»

Cheap Sports Car Project: 1971 Saab Sonett

The early seventies were a great time to be a sports car nut. That was especially true if you were looking for a smaller sports car. You can choose from traditional front-engine rear-wheel drive cars like the MG Midget,… more»

Solid Survivor: 1949 DeSoto Custom Coupe

In writing for Barn Finds, you tend to notice some interesting aspects of the classic car marketplace.  While the ups and downs of favorites such as full-classics, Corvettes, Thunderbirds, Mustangs, and various other crowd favorites get discussed frequently, one… more»

A Cool Collection of Parts: 1925 Dodge Speedster

The one thing we all need more of is time.  All of us have dreams about taking road trips, restoring or making a hot rod out of that favorite car, and, occasionally, spending time with family.  Yet imagine if… more»

One of 8,341: 1950 Mercury Convertible

As summer gently wraps its tendrils around us, the desire for a convertible grows stronger in each of us.  While a drop top is impractical for nearly every application, the ability to put the top down and see the… more»

Garage Kept for 18 Years: 1949 Mercury Sedan

A lot of credit goes to the all-new 1949 Ford for saving Ford from bankruptcy.  While still offering the venerable Flathead V-8, this pivotal car was incredibly sleek and modern compared to the 1948 Ford it replaced.  What gets… more»

81k Mile 1980 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

Update 6/10/24 – The seller of this 442 has dropped their asking price by $2k here on craigslist. Could that be enough to get it sold this time around? Thanks goes to Matt H. for sending in the tip!… more»

Missing Parts Project A: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

While it is a bit of a cliche at this point, the whole glass half empty or glass half full thing applies to car projects as easily as it does to our outlook on life.  When you look at… more»

Solid 40 Year Barn Find: 1947 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

When Chevrolet came out with the Advanced Design pickup trucks in the second half of 1947, nobody had any idea that this truck would hang out until the first half of 1955 with relatively few changes.  Yet this classically… more»

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