Barn Finds

Trailer-Stored 54 Years: 1947 Lincoln Continental

The Continental enjoyed a long and healthy run at Lincoln from 1939 to 2020. The pre-and post-war editions were extremely luxurious and just 738 Continental convertibles were built in 1947 alone (warmed-over, pre-war models). This one is said to… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 V8

Dodge introduced the Charger in 1966 as a sporty luxury/performance car built on the mid-size B-body platform. It was a moderate sales success for the first two years and then took off when a total redesign came for 1968-70…. more»

1 of 640: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS Roller

Most of the Dodge Darts sold between 1967 and 1976 were family cars, many powered by Chrysler’s venerable Slant-Six engine. But in the mix, you could also find some muscle machinery for those who wanted to do more than… more»

Barn Find C4: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette

Do certain colors make otherwise average cars more desirable? In the case of the C4-era Chevrolet Corvette, it seems we see them most often in red or black, which makes a car like this one in white seem a… more»

1 of 61: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible Project

By 1967, Ford Motor Co. had two entries in the new “pony car” market – the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a more luxurious offering given that most Mercurys were a step up from most comparable… more»

Fresh Out of Storage- 1948 Ford Super Deluxe 8 Woodie!

This 1948 Ford Woodie is seeing the light of day for the first time in a few decades. Located in Carmichael, CA, this wagon is available for $36,750. According to the seller, it ran when parked and comes with… more»

Swedish Survivor: 1968 Saab 96 Deluxe

I have always found it sad that Saab is a company that joined the long list of manufacturers that are no longer with us. It produced some of the most interesting and quirky vehicles in automotive history, with many… more»

Barn-Stored 46 Years: 1970 Toyota Corona

Though Toyota first entered the U.S. market in 1957, the company didn’t find success until a decade later with the “mid-size” Corona. It would soon be followed by the Corolla and Crown and the rest is history. This 1970… more»

Buried Project: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Formula

The Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement in 1964, but the Plymouth Barracuda beat them to showrooms by 17 days. Just as the Mustang was based on the Falcon compact, the Barracuda had its roots… more»

BF Auction: 1961 Porsche 356B T5 Coupe

We are helping a friend here in Idaho find new homes for their Porsche projects. You may have already seen the 356B shell we are auctioning for them; if not, you can find it here. Next up is this… more»

BF Auction: 1962 Porsche 356B Coupe

Over the past decade, interest in and value for air-cooled Porsches have grown strongly. If you’ve experienced one, then you probably understand the enthusiasm. Early examples are some of the most sought-after due to their excellent handling, solid build… more»

Hugger Orange Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet built and sold nearly a quarter-million Camaro “pony cars” in 1969. While the styling was crisper than in 1967-68, the automobile had a 15-month production run due to the all-new ‘70s being delayed. This ’69 began life with… more»

Two-Engine Project: 1960 Volvo PV544

The Volvo PV Series was conceived during the World War II years as an economical means of transportation to address the pent-up demand for Swedish car buyers in the 1940s. Production began on the PV444 in 1947 and migrated… more»

Patina’d Elegance- 1935 Packard 8 Business Sedan

Garaged since 1968, this 1935 Packard 8 Business Sedan is coming to us from Westfield, MA. Oozing with class and elegance, this Packard needs some engine work and a good cleaning. Take home this stately ride for $28,000 or… more»

Tri-Five Project: 1955 Chevrolet Sport Coupe

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and met with tremendous success. Nearly five million of the “Tri-Five” Chevies were sold through 1957 as Chevy introduced its first V8 engine in 37 years. In ’55, two versions of the “no… more»

BF Auction: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am

As a “barn find,” this 1986 Pontiac Trans Am looks like a fantastic project and is showing just 10k miles. It was reportedly bought new in Massachusetts and has stayed there ever since, having been used sparingly by its… more»

Barn Finds