Jeeping in a Postwar World: 1947 Willys CJ-2A

The biggest mistake that Axis powers made was to bring the United States into World War II.  While the importance of the American military’s men and women to winning the fight is indisputable, the weapons they brought with them… more»

Special Delivery from Your Past: 1972 AMC Jeep DJ-5 Dispatcher

As we are thrust headlong into a world with autonomous cars, drones, and cyber everything, it is refreshing to look back at how simple life was when we were growing up.  Little things that were somewhat unnoticed constants in… more»

Parked In ’84: 1958 Triumph TR3A

One of the great subsets of our hobby is that of postwar British sports cars.  Triumph, MG, Austin Healey, Sunbeam, Morgan, and others all came to market after the war with two-seat sports cars.  Each accomplished the role in… more»

Almost Perfect Williamsburg Edition: 1979 Lincoln Continental

Like a paleontologist studies the fossils of long-departed animals and plants, the folks here at Barn Finds are at work 24/7/365 studying the automotive relics of the past and sharing their groundbreaking work with our readers.  Reader and tip… more»

V-8 Powered Time Capsule: 1981 Triumph TR8

By the time Triumph finally offered a TR7 to a waiting world, many factors had come into play that made the car an iffy proposition from the start.  Before the car made it into the hands of waiting customers,… more»

Possible Pennant Blue Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

The very first three years of the Corvette’s life were touch and go.  Only 300 of these hand-built vehicles were assembled the first year on a makeshift assembly line in Flint, Michigan, with most going to dignitaries.  Chevrolet moved… more»

Finish What Someone Started: 1934 Ford Pickup

It has been said that our hobbies keep us sane.  For many of us sane is a relative term, but I think we all understand the importance of having fun when completing our projects.  However, what happens when you… more»

No Sunlight Since 1985: 1958 Ford Thunderbird

When Ford replaced the two-passenger Thunderbird with a much more conventional coupe, purists were justifiably outraged.  While the original Thunderbird was one of the most gorgeous designs in automotive history, its successor was dubbed somewhat derisively “Squarebird.”  Decades later,… more»

Crusty But Unique: 1978 Ford F-250 Super Duper Cab

If you read Barn Finds long enough, you are going to see every type of vehicle under the sun.  That includes the custom ones you never knew existed.  Take for example this 1978 Ford F-250 Super Cab for sale… more»

How Original Is This Car? 1938 Buick Business Coupe

If you are looking for a solidly built prewar classic to drive and enjoy, you would be hard-pressed to find anything better than a Buick.  As you can expect from good choices, Buicks demand a premium over many other… more»

Champagne Trays in the Back: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX Saloon

It is funny how the styling of some vehicles is completely tied to their country of origin.  For America, Corvettes and Mustangs carry the flag.  Citroens of all types are more French than the Eifel Tower, and Japanese Kei… more»

Eighties Poster Car: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo

Poster companies made a lot of money in the eighties.  Every kid seemed to have a bedroom wallpapered with prints of supermodels and exotic cars.  If royalties were paid, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Ferrari probably made more money off posters… more»

1948 Mercury Sedan Barn Find

What do you do with an old sedan that is missing an engine and maybe other hard-to-find parts, and has some rust issues here and there?  That is the question for this 1948 Mercury sedan for sale on Facebook… more»

28 Years of Ownership: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

One of the most beloved vehicles in America, especially rural America, is the full-size Ford Bronco.  From the back roads to the O.J. Simpson chase, no vehicle has been more treasured when it is time to get away from… more»

Untouched for 100 Years: 1911 Excelsior Motorcycle

In the early 1900s, Americans were enamored with going faster and leaving their horses and mules behind.  One of the cheapest ways to do that was to purchase a motorcycle.  These early motorcycles were closer to what we think… more»

Build a Traditional Hot Rod: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

While it is easy to be overwhelmed with trends in hot rod history, many have decided to return to the purity of the West Coast hot rods of the immediate prewar and postwar eras.  Cars back then were built… more»

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