It’s been ages since I’ve provided an update on any of my project vehicles, and for that I apologize. A few things were happening, including a house move, the pending arrival of our second child, and of course, that… more»
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Apr 8, 2020 • Our Projects Success Stories • 19 Comments
My BF Success Story: 1993 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
It’s not often that we Barn Finds writers get to post about a BF Success Story and Our Cars at the same time, but I’m pleased to report that this 1993 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon has been purchased, brought… more»
Feb 11, 2020 • Our Projects • 19 Comments
The Junkyard 1986 Isuzu Trooper Has Landed!
After lingering in Georgia for a few months, my 1986 Isuzu Trooper two-door that I rescued out of a bramble bush has made its way to my humble abode in Rhode Island. The Trooper, as you may recall, was… more»
Feb 1, 2020 • Our Projects • 22 Comments
455 And A 4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
This article is a little different than most of the other articles I have written in Barn Finds. One of the reasons I enjoy writing Barn Find articles is that I love to try and locate rare muscle cars…. more»
Aug 1, 2019 • Our Projects • 10 Comments
Restoring The Paint On Our 1974 Porsche 914 Project!
We’ve been bitten by the 914 bug, so when this bright red example came up for sale just a few days ago with a low asking price, we snatched it up! It took us all of about 4 hours… more»
Jul 15, 2019 • Our Projects • 12 Comments
Junkyard Find Mercedes Cosworth Updates: Into the Shop!
When we last left off, I was probably running out of interesting things to tell you about my junkyard-find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth. Man, that’s a mouthful. Anyway, the good news is a few months ago, it finally left… more»
May 29, 2019 • Our Projects • 7 Comments
Junkyard Trooper, Part 3: She Runs!
I’m going to get in front of some potential disappointment right now and tell you this: I don’t have a video of my junkyard Trooper running. Blame it on the Georgia heat, but I neglected to document the truck… more»
Apr 26, 2019 • Our Projects • 38 Comments
Jeff’s New Project: Mini-Cars Go Kart!
Every now and again, I justify a small purchase – mostly in the form of die-cast models – by saying my toddler daughter would enjoy it. I can’t help the fact that she’s already shown an interest in automobiles,… more»
Apr 19, 2019 • Our Projects • 16 Comments
Junkyard Trooper Update: Seized Engine Shocker!
Well, while I had hoped my next update on the junkyard-find 1986 Isuzu Trooper I acquired would have pictures of it fording streams and bouncing over rocks, that is sadly not the case. When we last left you, I… more»
Apr 19, 2019 • Our Projects Stories • 38 Comments
We Bought This Porsche 911 Off Craigslist!
Craigslist is great, but there are certain vehicles that you just don’t expect to find on there. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and air-cooled Porsche 911s for example. We are always watching for anything interesting, so imagine our surprise when this ’82… more»
Mar 3, 2019 • Our Projects • 18 Comments
Junkyard Cosworth Update: Missing Link Found!
When I last reported on the progress being made on my junkyard find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, there was a fairly big item on my list of missing components that was stripped out by the junkyard I bought… more»
Jan 18, 2019 • Our Projects • 13 Comments
Jeff’s Junkyard Finds: 1986 Isuzu Trooper Rescue!
As many of our readers now know, I have a slight addiction to rescuing vehicles from salvage yard-type environments. At last count, of the five projects I own, three of them have literally been pulled from a salvage yard… more»
Dec 31, 2018 • Our Projects Success Stories • 41 Comments
BF Success Story: Jamie’s 1988 Lister-Jaguar XJS
One of the great things about following Barn Finds on a regular basis is seeing the success stories sent in by our readers. I now have the pleasure of writing one of those on my own purchase! In case… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • Our Projects • 20 Comments
Junkyard Cosworth Updates: Junkyard Parts Score!
I’m sure this comes as no surprise that I’ve continued to acquire parts for my will-it-ever-run Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth project at an alarming rate. Before I burst into internet fame (guffaw), I used to spend every weekend at… more»
Nov 22, 2018 • Our Projects • 40 Comments
Junkyard Cosworth Updates: Examining the Rust
Recently, I introduced you to my latest project: a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth that I found in a junkyard in Pennsylvania. After literally spending an hour calling yards that had parts for a 16-Valve listed on car-part.com, I… more»
Jul 26, 2018 • Our Projects Stories • 6 Comments
Barn Finds Flashback: Great Adventures
This morning a Google Photos popped up on my phone with a photo collage. The photos were of our trusty little Barn Finds Mustang at the 2014 Northwest Classic Rally. It then hit me that exactly 4 years ago… more»
