There will be times when a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and the vehicle will seem to tick all of the right boxes. That seems to be the case with this 1979 Mustang… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Parked in 1986! 1966 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
For me, it would almost be a perfect dream. I can only imagine opening the doors on a barn and coming face-to-face with a 1966 Jaguar E-Type Coupe. That has been the good fortune for the current owner of… more»
78k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
The very nature of the Ford Pinto means that it is becoming difficult to find good examples in today’s market. Conceived by the company as affordable and essentially disposable family transport, many served out their useful life reliably. When… more»
455/4-Speed? 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
There’s a thought that postulates, “When enough is just right, too much is perfect!” And that is particularly pertinent when it comes to pony cars like this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am. They came with big engines but why not… more»
Preserved Patina: 1974 Mercury Capri
This 1974 Mercury Capri isn’t quite the fire-breather like we saw the other day in the form of the rare RSR turbocharged model, but it holds almost as much appeal thanks to its survivor-grade qualities and its rust-free chassis…. more»
1-Of-12: 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible
Rarity is always going to be a subject that ignites debate in the classic car world. Take this 1971 Torino GT Convertible as an example. It presents superbly, and while it might not be perfect, it is a turn-key… more»
Better Than a Ferrari? 1986 Machiavelli GTS
In the world of replicas, do some cars stand apart? That opinion resides firmly in the eye of the beholder, but this rare 1986 Machiavelli GTS is certainly one of the more finished cars we’ve seen in the world… more»
Two-Stroke Microcar: 1960 Vespa 400
When you think of the name “Vespa,” images of old, 2-stroke scooters tend to come to mind. As the grandfather of all scoots, Vespa production started in 1946 and continues today, although the bikes are much more modern now… more»
High-Mile Rarity: 1989 Ford Mustang ASC McLaren
The ASC McLaren-converted Fox body Ford Mustang pops up quite a bit for such a limited production car. I’d be willing to bet the ASC McLaren Mustang has one of the highest survival rates of a limited production vehicle,… more»
Daily Driver: 1966 Plymouth Satellite 313 Poly
The first generation of Plymouth Satellite was produced from 1965 through 1967 on Chrysler’s B-Body platform. The 1966 model benefited from some cosmetic tweaking and a few more engine options, and was popular enough to sell just under 40,000… more»
383-Powered 1968 Chrysler Town & Country Wagon
In profile, this 1968 Chrysler Town and Country is a boat and a half! But then again, that’s how full-sized cars, station wagons, in particular, rolled back then. And of course, this example separates itself from the hoi polloi… more»
Potential Bargain: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Classic Alfa Romeos are renowned for two things. They are generally equipped with fizzy little engines that deliver surprising performance from a modest capacity. They are also prone to developing significant rust problems if not treated with care. It… more»
Real H-Code: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
Plymouth injected some excitement into its boxy Valiant compact in 1970. The Duster fastback was born and a sporty addition to the line-up. For those who wanted more than good looks in their ride, they could order a Duster… more»
Airstream Conversion: 1990 Ford E350 Camper Van
Camper life is still a major force in the automotive enthusiast landscape, with pandemic-plagued consumers finding ways to escape the ordinary without relying on an airplane. This trend has also caused prices for campers and miniature RVs to skyrocket,… more»
Hot Rod Hauler: 1947 Dodge C.O.E.
It must be COE (cab over engine) truck week at Barn Finds. A few days ago, we featured this 1939 Chevrolet and today it’s a 1947 Dodge which appears to be a model F or H. But again, things… more»
T-tops 1 Of 2,535: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst Olds 455
Oldsmobile holds the distinction of being the first company to introduce T-Tops on a car in the United States. Many thanks to Larry D. for sending us this tip on a 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst Olds located in Columbus, Ohio…. more»
