Barn Find Stories

Our TVR Finally Shipped Out!

After weeks of waiting, a truck finally picked up our TVR  the other day and hauled it over to its new owner place. Justin was happy to have the car in his garage at long last and quickly got… more»

Greatest Barn Find Story Ever?

Let’s start by saying up front – this is not a new story and some of you will likely already know about it. In fact, this took place almost 20 years ago. But, at least in my opinion, it’s… more»

Classics Under Water In Houston

Reader Glen L sent us an email with a snapshot of a field of classic cars that are currently sitting in water somewhere near Houston, Texas. Yes, it’s really too bad to see classics submerged in the flood waters,… more»

Life Long K10 Fan: 1964 Chevrolet K10

From Tyler in Tennessee – 1964 Chevrolet K10 4 wheel drive truck wasn’t exactly found IN a barn, but out in front of one where it had been sitting for about 5 years. The story is the truck was… more»

Forest Find Volvo P1800 Update!

It’s been quite a while since we featured a poor little Volvo P1800 that reader Doug M had found. That sad Swede was overgrown and sinking into the ground, but he recently emailed us with good news! He was… more»

Unbelievable Barn Find In Minnesota!

I just could not believe the patina of this terrific barn find! Still wearing it’s original paint and trim after all these years, I wouldn’t change a thing other than relocating it to my property! It’s located in Isanti… more»

Detroit’s Secret Collection Of Rare American Classics

There have been many stories and rumors about a massive collection of priceless classic cars hiding in the heart of Motown. Well our buddies over at BoldRide just uncovered the truth about this hoard of classics and it is… more»

Revive The Dream? 1957 Chevy Bel Air

When a project is abandoned, we usually assume it was because of lack of interest, money, technical ability or a combination of these things. Sadly, in this case it was the untimely passing of the owner. This Chevy was on… more»

Our Own Family Truckster!

We are still busy going through all the applications sent in for new writers, but wanted to share this story which sent in from Brian U. Brian is into all sorts of cars and is on the Operating Committee… more»

In The Pink: 1986 Jeep Cherokee

We find all kinds of cars to write about here, and this Cherokee is certainly different. Many of you have seen it and don’t remember it, or even the movie it was in. In 1993 Warner Brothers purchased this Jeep,… more»

Troy’s Gas Station Sighting!

From Troy W – Hey BF, I stopped off to fill up on gas a station I hadn’t been by in a while and was pleasantly reminded of the old trucks they had which had been branded with the station’s… more»

Project TVR: Finishing Touches

Well guys, this past week has been a crazy one! After getting the TVR up and running, we decided we just needed to hit it hard and get this Wedge finished up. We’ve had some incredibly long days, but… more»

Success Story: Lotus Cortina Sold Within A Week!

Last Sunday we featured a Lotus Cortina that was owned by the late Kevin Corcoran. It looked like a great car so we were happy when Andy, a friend who was helping Kevin’s wife with the sale, decided to… more»

Driven In Under Their Own Power

  From Rob S – During the spring of 2013 in Wainwright, Alberta a friend of mine received a call regarding an issue with plumbing out at a local acreage. He responded to the call like any other and completed… more»

Rusted Sword Chapter Two: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Not always being one to listen and take good advice, I disregarded the seller’s opinion that this was just a parts car. This being the 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass featured here in chapter one. Fools rush in, and that’s what… more»

Jim M’s Barn Finds Success Story!

Reader Jim M – I already owned a 1930 American Austin that was truly a “barn find”. It has not been licensed or driven since 1955 and had been stored many years in an auto repair shop, then in… more»

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