We know what your thinking, “Jaguar and Healey never built a car together!” And your correct, they never did, but that didn’t stop reader Anthony’s father from taking this 1952 Nash-Healey and installing a Jaguar engine, making his own… more»
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Reader’s Ride: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1
This 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1 has only seen 75,000 miles and is still very original. Reader Jim O, who bought the 1962 Corvette barn find we featured back in November, just purchased this Avanti and wanted to share his… more»
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Happy Birthday Barn Finds!
It has been one year since we launched Barn Finds in 2011! Some very interesting automobiles have graced these pages in that time. We have learned a lot and made some very good friends through the whole process. We… more»
Safari Sighting: 1959 Chevrolet
Reader Carl V. just sent in his most recent discovery; While on a Jeep tour of the old back roads of Bisbee, Arizona, I was surprised to see this 1959 Chevrolet sticking out of a shelter in the side… more»
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Bring The Neighborhood: 1969 Mercury Colony Park
A few weeks ago we featured a Country Squire wagon that surprised a few commenters when bidding topped $11K. We were all surprised though when it ultimately sold for $15,000. Well, here is something more reasonably priced, although needing… more»
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1974 Alfa Romeo Spider Survivor
Long connected to its on-screen debut in The Graduate, the Alfa Romeo Spider is also recognized as a wonderful driver with a sonorous twin-cam. The Spider enjoyed a long production cycle, beginning in 1966 with slim chrome bumpers and… more»
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2012 Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance
The 2012 edition of the Amelia Island Concours,which was held on March 11th on the grounds of the Ritz Carlton hotel, did not disappoint. Featured cars included the Ferrari GTO, Shelby Cobra, cars driven by Vic Elford, 60th Anniversary… more»
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Reader Find: 1962 Mercedes 190SL
Great barn finds are made everyday, but some are more special than others. This recent discovery was just made by reader Mike V while visiting a friend. It is a 1962 Mercedes 190SL and it has only had one… more»
Reader Find: Back Alley Landie
Reader Mike M recently sent in a discovery he made in his hometown of Boise Idaho. It appears to be a Series II Land Rover and it has been parked in this alley for many years. The paint is… more»
Exotic Junk Yard Discovery
If you thought the Chula Vista yard was interesting then you should get a load of this one in Los Angeles California. The area has no shortage of wealthy people so you can image what winds up in the… more»
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Chula Vista Salvage Yard Liquidation
It isn’t often that a whole salvage yard comes up for sale, especially one with everything from American muscle to European classics and just about everything in between. This salvage yard is in Chula Vista, California and the owner… more»
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Beautiful Investment: 1956 Porsche 356A
You are probably assuming that this 1956 Porsche 356A is just another restored trailer queen. This 356 is actually all original and could be one the best surviving examples of this model still in existence. It looks almost as… more»
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Family Heirloom: 1975 Triumph Spitfire
We all dream of finding a super rare and valuable car hidden away in a barn. It might be a car that you’ve been dreaming of since you were a kid and you might even still have a poster… more»
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What Do You Want For Christmas?
With Christmas right around the corner, we thought it would be a good idea to ask our readers what they want. We are not talking about what gifts you would like under the tree on the 25th, but rather… more»
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Deutsch Bonnet HBR-5 and Luxe Le Mans
This could possibly be one of the most interesting finds we’ve ever come across. This 1958 Deutsch Bonnet HBR-5 Super Rallye has some amazing history, which includes racing at Sebring in 1961. The car was originally purchased by Eddie… more»
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Happy Thanksgiving from Barn Finds
We would just like to wish all our faithful readers a very happy Thanksgiving! There is so much to be thankful for this time of year. Family, friends, good food, and vintage automobiles… Leave the car in the garage… more»
