Project Cars

Rare 4-Speed Car: 1963 Ford Fairlane

I don’t typically think of the Ford Fairlane as being a performance machine, but when they were properly optioned, they can be quite the speed demons. This one wasn’t optioned with the most powerful engine available, but it did… more»

Obscure Italian in Portugal: O.T.A.S. Grand Prix

This is a.. er.. umm.. It’s actually a.. um.. uhhhh.. Well, it’s a 1969 O.T.A.S. Grand Prix, a car based on the Fiat 850. This unusual car company has a somewhat confusing history, perhaps as confusing as the car design… more»

Italian Drop Top: 1984 Ferrari Mondial QV Cabriolet

The Mondial isn’t necessarily the most desirable Ferrari, but I have a feeling examples like this one are posed to go up in value. Restoring any Ferrari is expensive, add in ’80s electronics and it can get down right… more»

6-Cylinder 4-Speed? 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon

It’s Wacky Wagon Wednesday here at Barn Finds! Here’s another example, this one is a 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon. Other than that dent on the LF fender it looks like a doozy, as far as Pinto Wagons go. It’s hard… more»

Barn Find: 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon

The seller calls this 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon a “barn find”. That must have been one fancy barn to have a top of the line Chevy Caprice wagon sitting in it. There is no mention of how long it… more»

A Great Start: 1971 Triumph TR6

Today marked my first day of a summer-long internship at a local British restoration shop that specializes in classic MGs and Triumphs. In honor of this, I present to you a seemingly complete 1971 Triumph TR6 project located in… more»

$5,900 Tii: 1973 BMW 2002

For those of us following BMW values, it’s become apparent that round taillight 2002s are on the rise. Several recent sales have posted better-than-expected results, particularly for the hotted-up Tii models. So long as the original motor is still… more»

$500 “Lemo”! 1986 Cadillac Limo

“Why oh why aren’t there any cheap cars anymore?!” “Ohhhh, I wish I could think of a way to start a cheap business..”..  Well, look no further, grasshoppers, here’s your next ride and your next business venture: this 1986… more»

Ferrari Testarossa Package Deal!

The Ferrari Testarossa was one of my dream cars as a kid. It was the first Prancing Horse I’d ever seen in person and there was a poster of one on my wall. So, if I had about a couple… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1958 Edsel Pacer

Seller Description: A Tiro, Ohio man drove this car home 20 years ago, parked it, and it has sit every since in a dark thick woods, so thick neither light nor rain could get in. We have rescued it… more»

17 Interesting Cars, One Price, But What Is That Price?

Thanks to Barn Finds reader C.Jay for sending in this somewhat cryptic find! The ad here on craigslist says there are 17 cars for sale, none with titles, that are all for sale for a single price–but there’s no… more»

Two-onados: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronados

The 1960’s brought about many cultural changes, innovations, and designs. The 1966 Toronado was definitely an interesting car with its styling and humongous front wheel drive V8 heart. This first year car is a relatively solid example that runs and… more»

429 Powered Racer: 1969 Mustang Grande

While this ’69 Mustang Grande looks rather interesting, it’s packing a 429 V8 with dual quads, but I’m more curious about what else is hiding in the barn behind it! It looks like the kind of barn I’d like… more»

Movie Look Alike: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere

Belvederes have always been great looking cars, but upon the movie “Christine” being made it would seem these cars are more desired than ever, yet almost impossible to find. Although appearing a bit like a basket case, there are… more»

Cheap & Cheerful: 1958 Morris Minor Convertible

It’s not often you find a seller with as reasonable expectations as the one that is selling this cute little 1958 Morris Minor 1000 convertible here on eBay. The opening bid is only $350 and there’s no reserve. Considering the… more»

Stored 60 Years: 1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe

Sometimes it is absolutely fascinating to see how long some cars have been stored, and how they have survived through time. Dusty, and forgotten, this ’41 Chevrolet Master Deluxe has been stored for 60 years according to the seller…. more»

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