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Clever Packaging: 1961 Chevy Corvair Rampside

$3K seems like a decent price for a classic Corvair Rampside pickup, one of the more clever classic trucks to emerge from the 1960s. The seller says this one runs well, but it does appear to have some prior… more»

Swap or Rebuild: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

We received this tip about a 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo with a busted oil pan from Barn Finds reader Dean, who enthusiastically suggested its candidacy for an LS engine swap. It’s an obvious choice for a car like this, but… more»

Huge Potential: 1969 Plymouth GTX 440

This 1969 Plymouth GTX 440 is a car with an absolute pile of potential, as it is a virtually complete, numbers matching car, with almost no rust to deal with. Our ever reliable Barn Finder Ikey H spotted this… more»

Money Maker: 1974 Dodge Charger

Barn Finder Ikey H spotted this 1974 Dodge Charger for us to consider, so thank you so much for that Ikey. Located in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, it is being offered for sale with a clean title and is listed… more»

Easy project: 1961 Triumph Herald

While it didn’t possess the sort of performance that was guaranteed to get your heart racing, the 948cc engined Triumph Herald was a nice little car, and the chassis developed for the car later saw service as the base… more»

Parts or Restore? 1962 Mack B61

So, consider me surprised: restored Mack B61 trucks command a decent price when restored, upwards of $20,000 or more. Does that make this project-grade example a bargain at $2,400? I’m not sure, but I’ll bet one our resident Mack… more»

Stored for 28 Years: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Ideal storage conditions? Um, probably not. Still, this 1967 Camaro has survived quite well if it has spent the last 28 years sitting in this open shed. Barn Finder AMXBrian referred this Camaro to us, so thank you for… more»

Desert Car: 1958 BMW Isetta

The BMW Isetta continues to mature as a collector car, both among vintage car enthusiasts and BMW fans alike. This has led to project-grade examples or parts cars like this one popping up for sale instead of heading straight… more»

Cheap First Gen! 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

In the latest chapter of, “Why isn’t this car worth more?”, I ask how a clean first-generation Ford Taurus SHO can be selling so cheaply. It looks clean, stock, and is described as being in excellent condition. It is… more»

The Last Oil Tanker: 1970 BSA A65 Lightning

1970 would be BSA’s last year of this model with a separate oil tank. That may sound strange, but in 1971 they went with an oil-filled frame. No, really. This 1970 BSA A65 Lightning is the last of a… more»

Parked for 22 Years: 1940 Nash Lafayette

This 1940 Nash Lafayette is said to be a solid car with little rust. It certainly looks like a solid car, not to mention and elegantly styled one. It has been sitting for 22 years and will require some… more»

Finishing Touches Required: 1970 Mercury Cougar

I know that there are readers who are going to look at this 1970 Mercury Cougar and see a project car that needs little work to complete, while there will be some who will be cautious and skeptical about… more»

Fire Victim: 1953 Dodge M37

We’re accustomed to Dodge M37s and Power Wagons looking rough around the edges, so the sight of this example wearing a few different colors and looking somewhat bruised isn’t perceived as a big deal. However, it did experience an… more»

Race Car Project: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350

Sometimes you will look at a car and just know that it will either be a restoration project, a potential daily driver, or it will only be good for parts. Others will come under the heading of “what on… more»

Trade for Kei Truck: 1971 Honda AN600

I had a deep fascination with these little Honda AN600s, no thanks to Barn Finds listing an Exclusive for one a few years ago that piqued my curiosity. While not everyone digs the microcar scene, these were pretty clever machines,… more»

Taxi! 1977 London Black Taxi

I say old chaps! Have we got a car for you? If you are looking for something a bit different, and if you can cope with a car that is right-hand drive, then this genuine 1977 London Black Cab… more»