As an Australian writing for Barn Finds, one interesting thing that I’ve discovered is how forgiving Americans are when I make the occasional mistake. Now that I’ve said that just watch me make a complete meal of this! Located… more»
Project Cars
• For Sale • 21 Comments
Piston Powered: 1971 Mazda 1200 Coupe
The Mazda 1200 was the first piston-powered Mazda Familia offered in the U.S. market, starting in 1971. This 1971 Mazda 1200 is listed on eBay with bids reaching, gulp, $8,000! No, really, eight-grand and there are still two solid… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
A Tale Of Two FJs: ’76 VS ’75 Toyota Land Cruisers
There are two yellow Land Cruiser FJ40s up for grabs right now. Both of them are yellow and appear to be in excellent, survivor-grade condition with bidding slightly higher for the one on eBay. The question is, which one… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
A Leaping Gazelle? 1959 Singer Gazelle
The Gazelle was the first car produced by Singer following the take-over of Singer in 1956 by the Rootes Group. Barn Find reader Michael brought this one to our attention. Located in Griffin, Ga, and for sale here on… more»
• Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Hot Rod Potential: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Have you ever wanted to build a hot rod out of a C1 but just didn’t have the heart to do it to a nice car? Well, this 1954 Corvette looks like a prime candidate for a hot rod… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Sporty Hauler: 1964 Dodge D100 CSS
With the abundance of high-end features available on trucks today, it’s easy to forget that it wasn’t too long ago that pickups were strictly utilitarian vehicles marketed to farmers, tradespeople and other down-to-business customers. That makes this 1964… more»
• For Sale • 34 Comments
Three for $500: Forest Find Triumph GT6s
This trio of Triumph GT6s are sitting on what looks to be the edge of a property near Salem, Virginia. While it’s impossible to tell from the photos, the cars look like they could be miles away from anything,… more»
• For Sale • 54 Comments
Walt Kowalski Car: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
The seller caught my eye with this 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport, which does look an awful lot like the movie car in the Clint Eastwood film, Gran Torino. Owned by fictional character Walk Kolowski, a community patriarch who… more»
• For Sale • 29 Comments
Rare 343 V8 4-Speed! 1967 AMC Marlin
On first glance, at least from the front 3/4 views, it’s hard to tell that this isn’t an AMC Ambassador but it is, in fact, a very rare 1967 AMC Marlin which for ’67 was based on the bigger… more»
• For Sale • 42 Comments
$5,000 Retractable: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
There is a stark difference between a 1957 Chevrolet and a 1957 Ford and I’m betting that the Chevy would win almost any popularity contests between the two. But, a car like this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Lawn Art Project: 1959 Panhard Dyna Z
Here’s one you don’t see everyday: a Panhard Dyna Z from the late 1950s, a fascinating French creation that offered unusual styling, room for six, and utilized aluminum to cut down on weight. The catfish-like nose gives the impression… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Pre-War Post-War Project: 1950 BMW R35
BMW has had an interesting history, to say the least. And when you throw a couple of world wars in the mix it gets really interesting. This 1950 BMW R35 is listed on eBay in Watkinsville, Georgia. Nobody has… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
289 V8 and 4-Speed: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente
The seller says that this 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente has been stored for over 30 years, hopefully it wasn’t stored outside for over 30 years. In fact they do say that it has been in a garage since the… more»
Exclusive: 1973 Volkswagen Bus
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Give Me A Break: 1975 Citroën Ami 8 Break
I never thought that I’d own a French car but I do. They’re an acquired taste for sure, at least for those of us who weren’t born and raised in France. This 1975 Citroën Ami 8 Break is a… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Long-Stored Fuelie: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1961 Chevy Corvette has been off the road and stored since 1985. It is a desirable fuel injection car, otherwise known as a “fuelie” and retains its numbers-matching engine. The body was originally red and trace remnants remain… more»
