Being 6′-5″ tall, my nickname in high school was usually a variation of “shorty” or something similar to that. That’s what I’ve always called these shortbox pickups – shorty. This shorty, or more formally, this 1973 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne… more»
Project Cars
• For Sale • 14 Comments
16 Years Stored: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
Ford’s rare Mustang SVO has a tendency to hide out in storage – not necessarily as a future collector’s item, mind you, just “stored.” While some Mustangs are deliberately mothballed for the purpose of preserving future value, the SVO… more»
• For Sale • 27 Comments
Broken Art: Wrecked 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort
While we often see Porsche’s iconic 959 in perfectly preserved condition, it is a supercar capable of impressive speeds – but that doesn’t mean every millionaire owner has the skills to drive the car properly. In fact, given their… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
One of 20: 1972 Hathaway Hunter
Imagine my surprise when searching for more info about this wicked Hathaway Hunter “kit” car to find out our very own Jamie Palmer owns one of the 20 or so known to exist! Fellow editor Jamie actually has one… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
Mislabeled Model: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster
Accurately identifying the body style of a 1930 Model A can be tricky since Ford offered nine different versions of the car in that year alone. This Model A, offered here on Craigslist near East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania at $6,500,… more»
• For Sale • 23 Comments
Grabber Orange Explosion: Custom Ford Thunderbird
This 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe has been out of action for the last 18 years, following what the seller says is $20K in showcar-grade enhancements. Obviously, the first thing you notice is the outrageous “Grabber Orange” paint sprayed… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
Dad’s Racecar: 1955 Austin Healey 100-4
Here’s a car I would have a hard time getting rid of: Barn Finds reader Levi Andrus spotted this autocross-ready 1955 Austin Healey 100-4, which belonged to the seller’s father and has been a track car since the 60s. The Healey… more»
• For Sale • 63 Comments
Rolled in ’72: 1959 Porsche 356
Someday, I hope to meet the owner behind the eBay account, porforauto. They’re the ones that seemingly bought every wrecked Porsche 356 from the 1960s-onward and are now sitting on a stockpile of precious metal. Well, I guess that… more»
• For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare Two-Door: 1975 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe
One of my favorite places to visit on Cape Cod is the Toad Hall Classic Car Museum in Hyannis Port, and if you choose to swing by, you’ll likely see a handsome red Jaguar XJ6 coupe, or XJ6C, parked… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
Aftermarket Stretch: 1986 Toyota Pickup
This 1986 Toyota pickup is an oddball for sure, with a custom “stretch” conversion performed to give it some extra rear passenger room in lieu of a traditional extended cab. Apparently, it was sold new on dealer lots, but… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Estate Liquidation: Porsche 911 Collection
Barn Finds reader Barry spotted one of the better Porsche hoards to hit the market recently, as several desirable models are being sold off as part of an estate liquidation. The collection is located in Colorado, and the seller says… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
Yes, There’s Six: 1965 Ford Galaxie Package Deal!
Barn Finder Doug M has been working hard and has unearthed my wife’s worst nightmare, so thanks so much for that Doug. Listed for sale here on Craigslist is this package deal of six 1965 Ford Galaxies. Located in… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Dan’s Best Discovery: 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
Update 8/23/2018 – We just heard from Danger Dan, you might remember his finds from a few years ago which you can read about here. It turns out he’s the one to discover this Mangusta! If you have any… more»
• For Sale • 15 Comments
Gray Market Import: 1981 Mercedes 500SE
One of my pet peeves is when an eBay seller attempts to be witty in their listing and fails dramatically. This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SE is a European-market model that supposedly sat in a barn for several years before being… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
Parental Neglect: 1969 Volkswagen Bus
As part of the large Georgia collection cleanout we’re handling (get excited, I’m headed back there this weekend!), one of the Barn Finds Exclusives we listed a 1974 VW Bus – sold quite fast. It was a great project vehicle, with minimal rust and… more»
• Uncategorized • 6 Comments
Front End Optional: 1967 Porsche 912
There is no way to sugar coat it, the Porsche market has exploded! Even the cars once considered to be a “Poor man’s Porsche” are accumulating value with the overall Porsche market. The Porsche 912 is a neat car… more»
