Sightings

A Grand Sedan: 1965 Mercedes 220

South of Sacramento is the Sacramento San Joaquin river delta which covers over 1,000 square miles with over 1,000 miles of levees protecting, about 700 miles of river channels forming 57 Islands. About 30 miles down the river is Walnut… more»

Roadside Sighting: Forlorn 1969 Camaro

Reader Scott M recently spotted a rather sad looking Camaro parked by someone’s house. He decided to go knock on the door to see if he could find out what the story was. The owner told him that this… more»

Roadside Sighting: Wrecked Lamborghini

On our way back to Barn Finds HQ, we recently spotted something rather unusual loaded up on a car hauler just outside the office. With a Dodge truck behind it, an SUV almost touching the windshield, and a minivan… more»

Long Forgotten: 1964 Ford Pickup

Bridgeport, California, is a little town in the Eastern Sierras. Our family has enjoyed spending time at the house in there for many years. This old pickup has been sitting behind an empty house a couple of doors down… more»

Junkyard Find: 1999 Ford Contour SVT

While perusing one of our local junkyards the other day, something strange caught our eye. The alloy rims and body kit told us that this wasn’t just any old Ford . Closer inspection revealed that this humble Contour had… more»

Roadside Find: 1966 Ford Mustang

While out doing errands the other day, I spotted this nice ’66 Mustang sitting in a grocery store parking lot. It’s not perfect, but looks like it could be a fund driver. It’s powered by the base 289 V8… more»

Reader Sighting: 1981 Mercury Capri RS Turbo

From Kyle – This car was sitting across the street from a building I was looking at repairing for a local property manager. At first glance I thought it just a Capri, but after a closer look I couldn’t believe… more»

Big Lot Of Small Cars Spotted In Texas!

Reader Kem J recently spotted some interesting small cars in the big state of Texas! He wasn’t able to find out much about the cars, but clearly they have been parked here for a number of years. Given the… more»

Roadside Sighting: Pair Of Jaguar E-Types

There’s a small mechanics shop a few blocks from my house that I often drive by. We’ve come to know the owner of the shop quite well, as a matter of fact he’s the previous owner of the Blakely… more»

Roadside Sighting: 1978 Cadillac Wagon

Some of the best finds are just parked along the side of the road! Reader Mark S sent us a great one that a friend recently spotted while driving through Pennslyvania. Mark hadn’t ever seen one quite like it,… more»

Reader Sighting: Jensen Interceptor In England

Spotted by Gary M in England. Does anyone think it can still be saved?

Could It Be Real? 1994 Lamborghini SE30 Yard Find

Reader John C recently spotted a bright yellow sports car parked in someone’s yard, so he decided to have a closer look. That’s when he realized it was a Lamborghini, or at least it looks like one. To be… more»

Sun Baked Mopars Sighted In Arizona!

Ed didn’t have much to say about this collection of Mopars that he spotted in Safford, Arizona recently. It looks to be some type of salvage yard or perhaps it’s just someone’s backyard, I can’t say, but I’d sure… more»

What The English Weather Does To A Camaro

From Ashley B – Not a barn find but thought you guys might be interested in what thirty years of rainy English weather does to a Camaro. Well guys, if you have ever wondered what sitting out in the English… more»

Shayne’s Amazing Sightings And Finds!

Reader Shayne J is quite the avid car hunter and has come across some pretty incredible finds in the Phoenix area. He sent over just a few of his more interest discovers, including the 1970 Mustang Boss 302 you… more»

Rick V’s Roadside Find: 1970 Porsche 911T

From Rick V – I sighted this 1970 Porsche 911T last year while taking a different route home. After a few weeks, I was able to purchase it. This has always been my dream car and I’m so happy… more»

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