Project Cars

5-Speed Wagon: 1985 Audi 5000 S

This seemed like such an exotic car to me in the early and mid-1980s. An Audi, in general, was so different than anything that I had ever owned, and in my hometown there weren’t many of them at all. I… more»

Dusty 1973 De Tomaso Pantera!

Holy dusty Pantera Barn Find! Talk about an incredible find. This 1973 De Tomaso Pantera was discovered in the previous owner’s barn, where it had been parked since 1983. Apparently, before parking it, they drove it from California to… more»

Campmobile In The Barn: 1973 VW Westfalia

Earlier today, we featured a clean GMC conversion van, but if you like your camper vans in the air cooled variety, this VW Westfalia looks like a decent option! It was discovered in a barn where it had been… more»

Go Anywhere Camper: 1995 GMC Rally Wagon

GMC built the G-Series Van from 1964 up till 1996, with only minor changes from ’71 until the end of production. They created some interesting option packages in an attempt to keep the design relevant right up to the… more»

To The Gulf And Back: 1986 Mercury Capri 5.0

One of the best ways to sell a project car, in my opinion, is to show it with an eye-popping background. The second best way to sell a car is to tell potential buyers you drove it there and it made… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible

Reader Michael H purchased this lovely Jaguar XJS Convertible about a year ago with plans of getting it cleaned up and back on the road, but sadly he has to let it go. He hasn’t ever even had the chance… more»

Iconic Italian Two Wheeler: 1957 Vendo Vespa

Some finds here at Barn Finds are bigger than others, and this small but fun Vespa is unrestored, and fairly solid. Classic two wheel finds of all sizes and shape have become popular, and classic Vespas are definitely cool…. more»

British Barn Find: MGB GT

There are barns, garages, and sheds, all around the world where rare and unique cars can remain hidden for years. Last driven in 1980, this MGB GT is a low mileage one owner Barn Find that is looking for… more»

Fancy Jeep: 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

If you were a yuppie in the 1980s you probably either had a BMW, which you incorrectly called a Beamer instead of a Bimmer, or a Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Or, both. This 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is on Craigslist… more»

Golden Opportunity? 1969 Oldsmobile 442

Sometimes you come across a car that is a little bit rough around the edges but you just know it has a lot of possibilities. This is one of those golden opportunities–if the price stays reasonable. It’s listed for… more»

Moved by Mikado? 1980 Chevy Luv

The collector car world is sort of like a popularity contest in high school. There are some vehicles, no matter how much of a walking catastrophe they are, collectors will always want them and suffer for their commitment. Then… more»

Canadian Bacon: 1937 Ford Restomod

If you’ve seen one flat-nosed ’37 Ford you’ve seen ’em all.. screeech.. For the love of Mike, this is one wacky custom build! This 1937 Ford Custom is listed on Kijiji in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The seller doesn’t give… more»

Last of the Giants: 1992 Airstream 350LE

A design as familiar as an Airstream motor home can leave you convinced every model you see is a vintage example, with its origins traced back to the late 70s to mid-80s. Consider us surprised to learn that this… more»

Candidate Sundberg’s Car: 1960 Alfa Sprint Veloce

Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta nameplate has been utilized for decades, but its history as one of the company’s more successful road cars is what keeps it relevant. When introduced, Alfa actually bumped up output to meet the demand for the… more»

A Long Story: Garage Find 1970 LS5 Corvette

Sometimes I feel like the resident defender of C3 Chevrolet Corvettes (and me a Ford guy!). I feel they offer style and substance at what is often a bargain price. This very original 1970 LS5 may not be inexpensive, but… more»

Parts Pair: Two 1984 Hurst Oldsmobiles

These cars aren’t for the faint of heart, but if you’ve been looking for parts for your 1984 Hurst Oldsmobile restoration project, here are two cars for you. This eBay auction is for two 1984 Hurst Olds t-top project… more»

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