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»
Jun 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
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»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
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»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
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»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Jun 12, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
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»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
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»
Jun 10, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
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»
Jun 9, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
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»
Jun 9, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
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»
Jun 8, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
BOSS 302 Powered: 1958 MGA Roadster
When Carrol Shelby first put a small block Ford V-8 into the narrow confines of an AC Ace, he unwittingly created a monster. Not only did his Cobras turn out to be beasts on the racetrack, but his revolutionary… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Sacrilegious Project: 1977 Porsche 911 Targa
The amazing increase in Porsche prices over the past decade has left many Porsche fans in despair—especially the ones who haven’t picked up a Porsche yet. Even rough 924 Porsches are going for ridiculous prices at the moment. Of… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Two In The World? 1982 Stallion Roadster
The 1950s through the early 1980s were the Wild West of kit cars. Once people figured out how easy fiberglass was to work with, it seemed like everyone went into the kit car business. Starting with the Woodill Wildfire… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Beau James Hits Hard Times: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic
In the 1970s, General Motors should have offered doctorate classes in marketing. Despite being the colossus of the automobile industry and one of the largest corporations in the world at that time, the marketing department of General Motors aggressively… more»
