If you take a bird’s eye view of the automotive marketplace post-WWII, you notice some interesting patterns. One of the most fascinating is the rise and fall of the British sports car. These fun-to-drive convertibles arrived on these shores… more»
Jul 25, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Seldom Seen Original: 1933 Willys Coupe
Rarity is a strange condition. Some items are rare because very few were produced. Some items are rare because they were poorly built and did not hold up as time passed. Others were used up and the remnants were… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 88 Comments
Fighter Jet Fixer Upper: Canadair F-86 Sabre Mk. 6
We write about a lot of unusual forms of transportation here at Barn Finds. As one of the staff writers, I have completed write-ups on motorcycles, trains, boats, and, of course, about every type of car ever produced. However,… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
1948 Ford Deluxe Coupe Barn Find
It comes as no surprise for seasoned car collectors that placing a car out of sight for a long time is not a good idea. Anything can happen when it is not under your watchful eye. Take for example… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Floors Have a Couple of Holes: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
As someone who lives under the illusion that they are a good writer, I have to admit that one of the hardest things to craft using the written word is subtle humor. It takes a lot of skill to… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Possible Bargain: 1928 Ford Model A Tudor
One of the few bright spots in the prewar collector car world is the renewed interest in Ford’s humble Model A. Built from 1928 through 1931, Ford’s much more advanced successor to the venerable Model T was a hit… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Big Block Powered: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS
Judging by the positive prose of both myself and the other writers here at Barn Finds along with the enthusiastic comments of our beloved readers, Chevrolet El Caminos are among the most popular types of vehicles featured in these… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
In Storage Since 1973: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
We all lead busy lives. Sometimes we see purchasing the car of our dreams as the mountain we have to climb. After reaching our goal, it is human nature to move on to another mountain. That may have been… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two Owners, 454 Engine, and 62K Miles: 1986 GMC Suburban
“There is no substitute for cubic inches” was a phrase that my grandfather often repeated when it came to trucks in general and tow vehicles in particular. He was correct for the time. In the seventies and early eighties,… more»
Jul 3, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original Farm Find: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino SS
I am happy to count myself among a small, but vocal contingent of people who feel that General Motors should put the El Camino back in production. We hear all this incessant whining about how the average American doesn’t… more»
Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
2 for 1 Avanti Deal: 1963 Studebaker Avantis
Everyone loves a two-for-one deal. Usually, these come to you as a sale at your local grocery store. In the automotive world, they are a bit rare other than the occasional sales gimmick at a new car lot. I… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Resurrected Parts Car: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
For those of you not around for the glory days of automobile restoration back in the seventies and eighties, securing a parts car to assist in restoring the primary car was a common tactic. You would simply look for… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
30 Hard Years of Storage: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
We have all suffered through that phase where we wanted a particular project car and ended up grabbing the first grubby example we could at a price that should have been seen as a sign of impending doom. Or,… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Matching Numbers Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
When the Corvette was completely redesigned for the 1963 model year, it was a stunning example of just how powerful a company General Motors was at that time. The styling was something from another planet thanks to General Motors… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Modified Then Stored Since 1964: 1955 MG TF 1500
One of our biggest laments here at Barn Finds is that most people give no back story for their collector car in their ads. A “just the facts” approach is useful when describing a late-model economy car. When it… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rebuilt Engine and No Rust: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8
As we are all well aware, the Porsche 914 was born under a heavy thundercloud of controversy. Maligned as not being a true Porsche due to its Volkswagen engine and some of its parts, the purists derided the car… more»
