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Rat Rod or Restore? 1963 Ford Thunderbird

Here at Barn Finds, we’ve seen a few Thunderbirds that are in need of total restoration, but the owner of this car has already started the process, and it will be up to the new owner to complete it…. more»

Small Project Pickup: 1964 Datsun 320

It’s hard to believe how far Nissan has come in small truck production, from the Type 14 pickup in 1935 to their current “small” pickup, the Nissan Frontier for 2019, which seems bigger than our house, and that’s their small… more»

Solid Alfa: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate 2.0

The owner of this 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider claims that it is a solid car and that it would make a great restoration project. With Alfas being a truly rewarding car to drive, if this one is solid, then… more»

Garage Find Shelby! 1969 Shelby Mustang GT500

Offered for the first time in 30 years, this 1969 Shelby GT500 seeks a new owner here on craigslist in Pensacola, Florida, where $37,000 will make it yours. Three hastily-snapped pictures and an 18-word teaser listing suggest the seller enjoys… more»

Solid Project: 1967 Mercury Cougar

Sitting in Marietta, Georgia, is this 1967 Mercury Cougar, just waiting for someone to breathe new life into it. The car not only appears to be complete, if partially dismantled, but it also appears to be very solid. If… more»

Rebel = First Muscle Car? 1959 Rambler Rebel

Many people say that the 1957 Rambler Rebel with a 327 V8 engine was the first muscle car. That’s always dangerous ground because some folks take it as a personal challenge to dispute any “first/fastest/oldest/biggest/smallest/anything’est” claims. First or not,… more»

Never Seen One: 1980 Mercedes-Benz GTR Kit Car

Kit cars normally aren’t my jam, but this oddball Mercedes GTR “clone” was too eye-catching not to post. Frankly, I’ll go out on a limb and state that it looks far better than expected when I first read the… more»

$4,500: 1953 Dodge Meadowbrook Suburban

A two-door wagon that was only offered one year? Yes, please! This 1953 Dodge Meadowbrook Suburban is one good-looking project and it can be found here on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,500. It’s located in Bethany, Oklahoma,… more»

Dealership Parked for 10 Years: 1966 Volvo 122

The amazing thing about this Volvo 122 is not the overall condition, although it does look really good, it is the fact that until recently it had been left to languish in a Volvo dealership for 10 years. It… more»

Completely Original: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle is a car that has never fallen out of favor with classic car collectors, and I don’t see this situation changing at any time in the near future. This 1967 model offers the new owner a… more»

Stored Since ’78: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

This 1965 Mustang Convertible is a great barn find that has been sitting in dry storage since 1978. It has a couple of small dings on the body but is a rust-free car that would make a perfect project…. more»

Rare Liftback: 1983 Toyota Corolla

While Corollas of this generation are rare in any form, we hardly ever see the liftback body design like this silver 1983 example listed for $2,750 in Arizona. These cars represent an era of Toyota engineering practically lost to… more»

Just Like Bond’s: 1977 Lotus Esprit

Update – We just heard from Gary that this Lotus sold within 24 hours of us featuring it! It’s already headed off to its now home. Hopefully, the new owner will keep us posted on their progress! Automobiles are… more»

Rust-Free Restoration: 1939 Chevrolet Pickup

While some of you may look at this 1939 Chevrolet Pickup and see a solid basis for a rat rod project, this may well be a vehicle that will serve you best financially if it were restored to its… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo

Reader James A is in too deep on this turbocharged Datsun 280ZX. After spending quite a bit of money to get the car sorted and going, the car was caught in a flood and submerged up to the floorboards…. more»

Turbocharged Garage Find: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO

The idea of rescuing a Mustang from a garage or barn is what most of us live for. What about finding a limited- production turbocharged performance model designed by a special division of Ford Motor Company? That is the… more»