Barn Finds

Small Project: 1950s King Midget Model III

The seller isn’t sure what year this King Midget is and they don’t show any tags or numbers, but it’s a Model III so it was made sometime between 1957 and 1969. They have this late-1950s to late-60s King… more»

Garage Find Fuelie for $30K? 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the most sought-after American cars is a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette with a fuel-injected engine.  There are Corvette collectors who will do unspeakable things for a chance to park one in their garage.  Add to that the fact… more»

Postwar Dream Boat: 1946 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible

Imagine you are one of the hundreds of thousands who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.  Somehow you have survived the horrors of war and are now headed home to re-start your life.  What… more»

Field Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT

Few sights are sadder than seeing a desirable and potent classic left to fend for itself, exposed to everything Mother Nature has to throw at it. That has been the fate of this 1970 Ford Torino GT. However, its… more»

Margaret Mitchell’s Mercury: 1940 Mercury Sedan

One of the most famous movies ever made was “Gone with the Wind.”  Set during the Civil War, this movie was based on a novel by a Georgia writer by the name of Margaret Mitchell.  While the film went… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Chevrolet Impala

This Impala has been hiding in this garage for the past 35 years and has just recently been extracted. It’s showing 44k miles and is being offered by the original owner’s family. After being parked for so long, it’s… more»

Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible

If we devised a list of the most significant post-war American production cars, vehicles like the Mustang and Corvette would undoubtedly make the grade. However, the Chevrolet Corvair deserves inclusion. It didn’t offer outstanding performance or unsurpassed luxury, but… more»

Delivery Sedan Project: 1957 Chevrolet 150

During the Tri-Five era of Chevrolets, you could order a Delivery Sedan. It was a 2-door 150 station wagon with no side windows. My uncle had one of these for his bakery business, a 1957 hauler like the one… more»

European Traveler: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 S

The Mercedes 220 S was in production from 1956 to 1959, replacing the similar 220 a. The cars were considered small, German-built luxury sedans, coupes, and convertibles powered by an inline-6 engine. This 1958 edition was a one-owner car… more»

1983 Volvo 240 DL is a 1,460-Mile Time Capsule

Interestingly, the boxy Volvos of the 1980s have gone from being just used cars, albeit reliable ones, to sought-after classics. That’s the case for this 1983 Volvo 240 DL in Bensenville, Illinois, with just 1,460 miles from new. The… more»

The Last Cheap Ferrari? 1980 Ferrari 308 GT4

There are very few “good” values left in the vintage sports car world. Prices have almost uniformly blown up across the board with all of the exotic brands, so finding a reasonable point of entry for these thoroughbreds has… more»

Abandoned Yard Find: 1957 Jaguar MKVIII

As we all know by now, Facebook Marketplace has become a potential treasure trove of project cars and trucks. If the barrier of listing on craigslist proved too challenging for some sellers, Facebook does make it ridiculously easy to… more»

Garage Find: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6

Humans tend to fall in love without looking beyond the surface of that which they desire.  While for normal people, falling in love usually ends happily.  For car people that love blindness can lead to catastrophe.  Take for example… more»

Last Mile Project: 1960 Cadillac Hearse by Eureka

When your time on Mother Earth comes to an end, taking your last ride in a Cadillac should be the way to go. No doubt many folks traveled their last mile in this 1960 Cadillac which was converted into… more»

Dad’s Car: 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe

The Chevy Master and Master Deluxe were produced between 1933 and 1942. They were a step up from the Standard Mercury which was a budget-minded product. The seller’s MD Sport Coupe is from 1938 and comes with a rumble… more»

Plenty of Patina! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet had a winner on its hands when it came to the 1955 to 1957 Chevies. Later dubbed the “Tri-Fives,” they sold nearly five million copies in just three years. And are pretty collectible more than 65 years later…. more»

Barn Finds