Original Paint and Interior: 1956 Mercury Monterey Station Wagon

The number of station wagons that have survived to blow out 70 candles on their birthday cake are in the single-digit rare category. We’ve only featured one other 1956 Mercury Monterey Station Wagon on Barn Finds through the years,… more»

BF Classified: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL

This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is a two-owner survivor that presents superbly. It carries the hallmarks of a classic that has been treated respectfully throughout its life, while the combination of interior features and the velvety-smooth V8 under the… more»

Glass T-Tops: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS helped define the performance side of the G-body era, and well-preserved examples continue to attract attention from enthusiasts and collectors alike. This 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, currently listed on eBay, is presented as… more»

Original Paint: 1989 Yugo GV

The Yugo GV has probably served as the punchline to more jokes than any vehicle in automotive history. Marketed as America’s cheapest passenger car, it typically proved beyond doubt that buyers got what they paid for. However, the poor… more»

No Reserve Wagon: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice

Merriam-Webster defines ‘gamble’ as: an act having an element of risk: something chancy, and one as to wonder if GM considered the down-sizing of their full-size B-body cars in ’77 as a gamble. Regardless, they came up smelling like… more»

SR5 Survivor Project: 1975 Toyota Pickup with 20R Power

Early Toyota pickups have built a loyal following over the years, and clean examples are becoming harder to find. This 1975 Toyota Pickup SR5, currently listed on eBay, represents one of those increasingly rare survivors from Toyota’s early truck… more»

54K Original Miles: 1978 Honda Accord LX

When we think of the Honda Accord, we tend to see the modern, mid-size sedan that seems to do everything well. Is it the most memorable model? No, but that’s sort of the point. It’s built to do what… more»

Factory Tri-Power: 1962 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Convertible

Full-size Fords from the early 1960s offered style, performance, and open-top cruising all in one package, and this 1962 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Convertible brings those elements together in a particularly interesting combination. Now listed on eBay, this example is… more»

Shooting Brake Survivor: 1976 Jensen GT

Jensen Motors was a British automobile manufacturer (primarily sports cars) with roots dating to the 1920s. They fell onto hard times in the 1970s and eventually went out of business. One of their last creations was the 1975-76 Jensen… more»

Z24 Drop Top: 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier

Sometimes, you just need a car that lets you soak up the upcoming summer without worrying about how many people it will impress or whether it will get front-row parking by the valet. There’s a lot to be said… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1986 Subaru Brat GL

Over the last few days, I’ve begun digging back into my old Subaru files on the hunt for a specific part I can now use on another project. In doing so, I remembered how much I loved these funky… more»

12,500-Mile Survivor: 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28SS

Low-mileage fourth-generation Camaros are getting harder to find, especially when they’ve been preserved by a single owner since new. This 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28SS, now listed on eBay, stands out as an especially clean example with just 12,500 original… more»

No Reserve 1948 DeSoto Custom Club Coupe

I’ll come right out and say it: I’ve never owned a car from the 1940s. It’s a shame, really, because it’s an important decade in the history of our country, and on top of that, it’s a decade apart… more»

Rare Dual Quads: 1964 Buick Riviera

Buick launched the Riviera as a personal luxury coupe in 1963, and it would remain a company staple through the balance of the 20th Century. The seller’s 1964 edition has the optional “Super Wildcat” version of the 425 cubic… more»

BF Auction: 1994 Chaparral 1930SS Bowrider with 445 Hours

Classic runabouts from the 1990s remain popular for their straightforward design and family-friendly versatility, and this 1994 Chaparral 1930SS Bowrider is a good example of why. Listed as part of a Barn Finds group of auctions in Oklahoma City,… more»

The Other Bond Car: 2000 BMW Z8 Convertible

The BMW Z8 was one of those iconic models that became highly collectible almost instantly. Seen as the spiritual successor to the iconic BMW 507 sports car, it blended the old and new perfectly without being too obvious about… more»

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