Way back, when dinosaurs were kings, we were a very handy nation. Without 87,000 channels on TV, other distractions occupied our time. One of the biggest distractors were do it yourself magazines, such as Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, and… more»
Two Seats And A Halo: 1990 Buick Reatta
In the late eighties and early nineties, General Motors decided to spice up Buick showrooms by adding a “halo” car. A halo car is one designed to bring customers into the showroom. These types of cars often display some… more»
No Screaming Chicken: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
When I was in junior high and high school, I always had a copy of a car magazine hidden under my textbook in class. I had a terminal case of car lust, but at least I was patriotic about… more»
Don’t Hassel The Hoff: 1982 Pontiac Firebird KITT Replica
Growing up in the seventies and eighties was awesome. For a budding car nut, there were movies like Smokey and the Bandit and Cannonball Run to educate you on how to take your future driving test. On TV, you… more»
But It’s A Fastback: 1970 Mustang Mach 1
Styling, more than any other feature, sells cars. There have been many examples of a manufacturer trying to sell a car that is reliable, easy to drive, and comfortable, but nobody wants the vehicle because it’s as ugly as… more»
The Only Kid On The Block With One: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
If you are not already a major automobile manufacturer, you can try to become one. However, the track record for those who try is abysmal. Just ask Malcolm Bricklin and, later, John DeLorean. While the DeLorean story is well… more»
Crazy ‘Bout A Merc: 1947 Mercury Pickup
Some collectors, especially those who love fifties era collector cars, like to embellish their cars with accessories that were popular in that particular period. Anyone who has ever seen a J.C. Whitney catalog can tell you that there are… more»
Topless Show Car: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
It must be “Sell Your Rare Cougar Month” or something. I just found another first generation Cougar and this one is quite a collector’s dream. The owner claims that this one was an in-house order by Ford for the… more»
Going Bananas: 1974 Ford Mustang II
I think all of us can agree that the color makes the car. I have a preference for black cars, even though the color is a pain in the rear to keep clean. My grandfather completely restored a Model… more»
Leatherback Project: 1929 Ford Model A
To people of the World War II generation, the Model A Ford was as much a part of life as breathing. Ford produced almost five million of the cars over a four year model run,and the cars lived on… more»
Mr. Saab’s Wild Ride: 1964 Saab 96 Sport Replica
Motorsports has been amply blessed with numerous heroic, brave drivers. Most of them you have heard of, such as Stirling Moss, Phil Hill, Ayrton Senna, and Juan Manuel Fangio. However, there was a driver born in Sweden who was… more»
Do You Believe In Miracles? 1973 Triumph Spitfire
Every once in a while, something miraculous happens. These events are often so hard to believe and rare that people feel that the hand of God must have been present for the act to occur. Well, I am not… more»
Built The Old Fashioned Way: 1927 GMC K41A Truck
Attention! This is a test. This is a test of the Barn Finds Emergency Vehicle Identification Team. This is a test to see if the readers of Barn Finds can verify that this vehicle is actually a 1927 model… more»
Understatedly Luxurious: 1969 Buick Electra 225
I really want to like this Buick. My grandparents had one of these when I was a little boy. Their car suffered the indignity of having its gas tank filled with water from the garden hose. It seems a… more»
Sign Of The Cat: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 428 CJ
Many of us purchase our collector cars because of a connection of some sort. Some of us want the car we lusted after but could not afford in high school. Others want a car like the one their parents… more»
So Rare Yet So Rusty: 1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express
I know that I am supposed to be fair and objective as a writer, but this one just makes me want to cry. Here sits one of the rarest postwar American trucks in absolutely deplorable condition. Only 843 of… more»
