It’s always a bummer when you find the perfect project, get started on it and then have something happen that keeps you from finishing. Reader Bill C found this 1960 Thunderbird, started restoring it, but due to an injury can’t… more»
Exclusives
EXCLUSIVE: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
From James V – This car was restored 15 years ago and has sat in a barn ever since! It was originally purchased because it reminded the owner of his mother’s car that she had bought brand new back in the… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1949 Mercury Survivor
From Jeff G – I purchased this Mercury a while back from a family that owns several ford dealerships. I have known this family for about 15 years. It had been sitting in their warehouse since 1975! I was told it… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1966 Pontiac GTO For $1,500!
This GTO might be in rough shape, but with an asking price of just $1,500, it seems like a great buy for anyone looking for a muscle car to restore! It’s been parked outside in Alabama for the past… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1968 Corvette Convertible
We have all been in the same place as reader Jorge C. You find a sweet classic car project parked in a barn, garage or shed. When you get it home, you start working on it, possibly getting it running…. more»
EXCLUSIVE: 39k Mile 2000 Mazda Miata
This car is newer than what we normally feature, but if you want a reliable roadster, you really can’t go wrong with a Miata. They provide the open air experience of a British sports car without leaving a puddle of oil… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
Reader David the Bugeyeguy recently found this Bugeye Sprite parked in an old barn. It had been purchased by a father and son back in the ’80s with the plan of restoring it together. Well, they never got to… more»
EXCLUSIVE: Nathan’s 1948 Willys M38
We featured Nathan’s 1948 Willys M38 back in February of 2016, you can read the original story here. At that time, it was pretty rough, but after considerable work he has it looking good again. I’m impressed with how… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1963 Bentley S-3 Standard Saloon
From David T – This S-3 is a great example of an unmolested and undamaged barn-find that’s ready for restoration. We purchased the car in the fall of 2016 from a trust out of an estate in the Chicago area. The… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II
There’s no doubt that Rolls-Royce built their cars to last, but that doesn’t mean they are the easiest cars to keep on the road. While they aren’t terribly difficult to work on, they are hard to find parts for and can… more»
EXCLUSIVE: Our 1976 Cosworth Vega Project!
UPDATE: The Vega has sold and will be headed to Massachusetts. Thanks Paul! Here’s another one from my personal collection. We found this cool Cosworth on our local craigslist. It had been parked for a while, but I just had to… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1963 Buick LeSabre 4 Speed
When it comes to ’60s American classics, it’s all about options, but sometimes less is more. This Buick isn’t the highest optioned car, but that’s what makes it appealing. It was optioned with the Wildcat 410, a 4 speed… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1982 Oldsmobile 98 Regency
When fuel prices skyrocketed in the 1970s, fuel efficient became a major concern for many drivers. Between all the new emission requirements and competition from small foreign cars, American manufacturers had to work hard to come up with ways of… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1964 Dodge Power Wagon
Reader David H has quite the interesting truck up for grabs! This Power Wagon has clearly spent its life working hard as a tow rig. It’s a short bed 4×4 that runs and drives but could use a good… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
If oddball micro cars are your thing, this Exclusive might be right up your alley! The Isetta is easily one of the most iconic micro cars, with appearances in lots of movies and television shows over the years. Values… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1973 AMC Javelin
I wouldn’t necessarily call reader Scott C’s Javelin a “barn find”, but it looks to be a great find that is priced right! He needs it gone soon, so he thought he would see if any of his fellow… more»
