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A Blazing Comet: 1963 Mercury Comet

Located in Charlotte County, Florida and listed here on Craiglist, is this 1963 Mercury Comet. Priced at $2000 with a clean title, there is potential locked away in this old war horse. A huge shout out to Levi Andrus… more»

Rockin’ Roller: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

While the Camaro vs. Mustang vs. Barracuda/Challenger battle pretty much defines the golden age of the pony car wars, the fighting inside General Motors was just as fierce. This ’69 Firebird  was a foot solider in that battle. It’s… more»

Dry Stored Survivor: 1983 BMW 316

This listing for a recently unearthed BMW 316 caused some momentary deja vu, as it’s a dead-ringer for my exact car – even down to being right-hand drive. It remains close to factory with the original steel wheels and… more»

2nd Gen Beeper: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

1972 was the beginning of the end for classic muscle cars. A few years later they would all be gone, victims of crippling insurance rates, the fuel crisis, clean air standards and changing tastes.   Fortunately many models still kept… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: Massive Salvage Yard Collection

To the Barn Finds community: I’m posting my own “Exclusive” for the first time on behalf of a friend who has over 10 acres of cars, trucks, and motorcycles on his property. I am helping him with moving some of his… more»

21 Window Alternative: 1961 Mercedes 319 Panorama Bus

There’s a hefty opening bid of $20K expected for this unusual 1965 Mercedes-Benz 319 “Panorama” bus. No one’s stepped up to the plate just yet, which isn’t terribly surprising considering the volume of work needed to make it a… more»

1 of 400: 1954 Packard Caribbean

Stored for 30 years or more, someone clearly had the vision and experience to know that this is one special Packard worth saving. Speculated to have made only 400 Packard Caribbeans in 1954, it is thought that the ’54… more»

1 of 833 Manuals: 1974 Pontiac LeMans

While the fourth-generation Pontiac LeMans was largely forgettable, there were some variants that make it a more intriguing prospect as a restoration project. Take this 1974 model, which is the mid-tier Sport Coupe trim. It comes standard with a… more»

Purple Project: 1971 Porsche 914

This 1971 Porsche 914 may wear a rare color known as Aubergine, but I’m not entirely certain. While it may seem like just a fancy way to say purple or mauve, finding a 914 in this shade of paint… more»

Rusty Knocker: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser

More and more, Japanese 4x4s have come onto my radar as the next frontier for collector vehicles. Capable, cheap and reliable, they are darlings of adventure-seekers and Instagram celebrities who just want to look adventurous. There’s a ton of… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1974 VW Westfalia

The rise in popularity of vintage campers is perhaps one of my favorite trends of the collector car hobby. These are vehicles that force you to slow down a little, get in touch with your analog side, and plan… more»

Build A Motor: 1979 Dodge ‘Lil Red Express

How would you rebuild this blank canvas? This desirable 1979 Dodge ‘Lil Red Express has no engine or transmission, making it a unique opportunity to build a restomod out of a truck usually reserved for collector status. The seller… more»

Two-Fer: First Gen Honda Accord Package Deal

Honda had a major hit on their hands with the US introduction of the Accord in 1976 with some dealers running a six month waiting list for them.  Here was proof that a small car didn’t have to a… more»

Beach Bound: 1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary

When’s the last time you saw surfboards on a Corvette? There’s a first for everything, and it’s also a sure-fire way to get your car noticed among the throngs of Vettes listed for sale every day. This is a… more»

Dual Carb’d Motor: 1956 Porsche 356

The listing for this 1965 Porsche 356 has already disappeared, but it’s too interesting not to write up. When’s the last time you saw a tacked-on “For Sale” sign in the windshield of a vintage 356? Most of these… more»

Minor Miracle: 1961 Morris Minor Pick Up Project

Yes, Virginia our British cousins have pick up trucks too. But they aren’t like the ones we Yanks grew up with. Here’s proof in the form of a 1961 Morris Minor pick up restoration project –sans drivetrain- on the… more»