I’ve always found the 1973 Ford Maverick and Mercury Comet fascinating vehicles. Although the First Generation Mustang was in its final days of production, these cousins were closer in design philosophy to the early Mustangs than the Mustang II… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Affordable Pioneer: 1964 Pontiac GTO
Although it sometimes ignites debate, most classic enthusiasts consider the 1964 Pontiac GTO as the “father” of the muscle car era. Certainly, there was no disputing its performance credentials. However, with many of the 32,450 cars produced during that… more»
Two Owner Driver: 1937 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
While writing for Barn Finds is a pleasure and a privilege, the downside is that I often face cars I would love to park in my garage. If I were to buy every one of them, my garage would… more»
Original Paint Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
I’m not alone in believing that about the only thing better than a meticulously restored classic is one that has survived for decades in unmolested form and still presents well. Such is the story of this 1969 Pontiac Firebird…. more»
Historic Bathurst Winner: 2021 Holden ZB Commodore Supercar
On Saturday, March 11th, 2023, Australian motorsport entered a brave new world. Not only did it see a new generation of vehicles take to the grid for the first race of the 2023 season, but it was the first… more»
Spanish Belle: 1951 Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta
This story is not about Ferrari. But the path to understanding many interesting cars is paved by his peers’ contrary reactions to Enzo Ferrari’s strong opinions and forceful personality. These actors were not shy violets, and rather than remain… more»
Rare Luxury Hatch: 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet
Have you ever done something that seemed like a good idea at the time, but hindsight demonstrated it was a massive error of judgment? Yeah, me too! Automotive manufacturers are not immune from the occasional disaster, with the history… more»
Affordable 1981 Chevrolet Corvette L81
By 1981, Chevrolet (and the buying public) knew that time was running out for the venerable C3 Corvette. A model that had served the company with distinction since 1968 received only minor updates in its final two years. These… more»
3 Rows Plus Skylights! 1968 Buick Sport Wagon
Buick introduced the Sport Wagon back in 1964, but it got a restyling for ’68 which included some new body sculpting and a revised single-piece front skylight, which eliminated that pillar between the glass so the passengers in the… more»
Dumb And Dumber Replica! Mutt Cutts 1993 Ford Econoline Van
Two things immediately come to mind I can put on our big TV that will all but guarantee my wife will leave the room if I’m yearning for some alone time- an episode of Cheaters, or any part of… more»
Pinchero Pickup: 1975 Ford Pinto
Ford joined the growing U.S. subcompact market in 1971 with the Pinto. They found a lot of sales success over the 10 years the Pinto was sold, but also some bad PR due to its design when impacted from… more»
Trade Wanted: 1970 Plymouth Superbird Hemi
Here is a rare bird indeed, the one-year-only 1970 Plymouth Superbird, for sale or trade on eBay. Located in Prior Lake, Minnesota, this Superbird is one of only 135 Hemi-powered examples. The Lemon Twist bodywork, paint, interior, motor, and… more»
Hot Hatch: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo
Cars wearing a Shelby badge generally conjure images of classics offering impressive performance. However, even the illustrious Mr. Shelby was feeling the pinch by the 1980s, struggling to devise ways of extracting more from production cars. He turned his… more»
Concours Condition: 23k Mile 1972 Lincoln Continental
As most readers can tell, a lot of the writers here are big fans of seventies luxury barges. There is simply no vehicle on the road today that has that floating-on marshmallow creme ride that these vehicles all possess. … more»
Vintage Overlander: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet
We’ve featured quite a few Chevrolet Blazer Chalets over the years here on Barn Finds. They seem to be coming out of the woodwork recently in varying conditions. Back in the ’70s, Chevy touted the Chalet as a “4-Wheel-Drive Cabin… more»
Epic Kiddy Car: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT California
You may want a Ferrari 250 GT California; if you do, welcome to the club. However, these are out of reach for most collectors as the buy-in never dips below six figures (and then there’s the insurance! Heavens to… more»
















